Librarian - Te Manawa

• Engage Māori & Pasifika, co-create community programmes
• Make impact through inclusive, community-led library work
• Strong benefits, flexible hours & supportive team culture

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

We are seeking a Librarian for the Library Services team at Te Manawa Hub. The current focus of the role is centred around engaging and building relationships with Māori and Pacific communities in the Henderson/Massey Local Board area. This is a 32-hour position and as we are a 7-day operation there is a requirement to work a weekend day and late nights.

Te Manawa is a busy hub with a strong community focus, offering a welcoming, inclusive environment. We’re looking for a flexible, all-rounder to join our high-achieving team, providing great service to people of all ages and backgrounds. You’ll engage with customers daily, helping them access resources and services, and contribute to community-focused programmes that enrich lives and inspire lifelong learning.

The current focus of this role is:

• Engage and build connections with our whānau Māori community to co-produce and develop library programming centred in te Ao and Mātauranga Māori.
• Engage and build connections with our Pasifika communities to co-produce and develop relevant library programming.
• Management of our Māori and Pacific collection items.
• Support Library Services programming.
• Support the wider team in day-to-day operations and customer service.

Please note that as this role will require regular outreach, a full, clean driver license is required.

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He kōrero mōu: About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Seeks to works from an indigenous world view to uplift and affirm mātauranga, ōritetanga and hauora.
• Can build trusting relationships with a diverse range of communities.
• Is passionate about making a difference in the community.
• Can design, adapt, and deliver innovative and value-added programmes and events in line with community need.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

We offer a genuinely supportive & flexible environment for librarians who want to grow. If you’re ready to make meaningful, impactful connections while strengthening your professional foundations, we’d love to hear from you.

You’ll benefit from:

• A knowledgeable, welcoming team with strong mentoring opportunities and support
• Exposure to multiple teams and ways of working in community
• Opportunities to work alongside different experts and teams
• A culture that values learning, inclusion, te reo Māori me ōna tikanga

Additionally, as part of our Auckland Council Group, you will gain access to many benefits and discounts including:

• Option to buy an additional week’s annual leave
• Four weeks annual leave, plus an additional week after five years
• Additional day of leave for community activities
• Discounts on attractions such as the Maritime Museum, Auckland Zoo & Auckland Art Gallery
• Discounted Health & Life Insurance Policies
• Flexible and supportive work environment
• 3.5% KiwiSaver on top of your salary

As part of our organisation, please view a range of our: benefits

We are proud to be recognised for our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We are accredited by GenderTick, a signatory of the Pride Pledge. These commitments reflect our ongoing efforts to create a workplace where all staff feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.  Together, we can create a Tāmaki Makaurau we can all be proud of.

Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini

My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.

This role closes on Sunday the 31th of May at 11:59pm.

The salary range for this role is between $76-$89k per annum, based on skills & experience.

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.