• Job Description

  Req#: 22929

  • Connect children, youth, families and whānau with services and programmes
  • Permanent (38 hours)
  • Located at Avondale Library, working across the Whau Local Board

  He angitūtanga: The opportunity
  In this senior role, you will be leading and contributing to the day to day running of the frontline library services. This role is vital for connecting children, youth, families and whānau with services and programmes in the Whau Local Board libraries. You will be supporting the senior team in the day to day running of the library and provide opportunities to design and deliver literacy and learning activities and initiatives which target tamariki, rangatahi, and whānau, and are driven by community need. A key aspect of this role is that you will be a role model and coach in providing excellent customer service to children and youth and will help to foster a sense of belonging in the Whau.

  He kōrero mōu: About you
  We are seeking a librarian with LIANZA professional registration or someone who has almost completed working towards their LIANZA professional registration.

  We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:
  • Strong communication skills
  • The ability to develop stakeholder relationships and work collaboratively
  • Comfortable with technology and able to support customers to successfully use information resources and devices that are available at the library
  • Experience working with children and young people
  • Flexible and collaborative approach in the delivery and design of innovative programmes and events
  • Attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
  • Evidence of leadership and coaching skills
  • Strong children and youth readers advisory skills

  Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
  You can expect variety in your work and a supportive work environment for you to thrive. You will be joining a team with excellent delivery skills in the Children and Youth space who will support your transition into a new environment. Leadership skills are integral to the role, as you will assist the Community Library Manager with the day-to-day operations within the library and undertake in-charge and supervisory responsibilities as required.

  To view full position description: click here

  Applications close Monday 19th Feb

  A uckland Council is committed to the protection and wellbeing of children. This role is classified as a Children's Worker role under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014. As such applicants will be required to undergo police vetting prior to commencing employment. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory police check.

  
  Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.

  Auckland Council strongly encourages our employees to be fully vaccinated.

• About the company

  783 Auckland Council is the local government council for the Auckland Region in New Zealand.

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