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Library Assistant Community & Heritage | Kaiāwhina Pukapuka

Company: Nelson City Council

Job Location: Nelson, Nelson, New Zealand

Job Type: PART_TIME - (ON_SITE)

Date Posted: April 05, 2025

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  • $56 - $62k pa. + Rā Oranga Wellbeing days + Health Insurance
  • Part time permanent position of average 20 hours per week
  • Fun and close knit, community minded team

Nelson Public Libraries are busy, dynamic environments, at the hub of our community. We are seeking an enthusiastic, friendly customer focused team member to join our team in a permanent part time role. This role works an average of 20.5 hours per week, with some weekend shifts and additional shifts (up to a maximum of 40 hours per week) available at times.

About this role | Kō tēnei tūranga mahi

In this role, you will create a welcoming and informative library environment; carrying out general library duties such as assisting customers, shelving books, administration of library memberships and returns. As part of the Community and Heritage Team you will contribute to the provision of library services to the Nelson Community through programming, community engagement, outreach and heritage and research services. Additionally you will provide support to the Team Leader and be a point of contact for staff and the public when rostered, help to deliver projects specific to Community and Heritage and support with team administration as required.

About you | Ko ngā pūmanawa ōu

As a person whose personal values lie strongly in the community, you will thrive in a role that allows you to give back to people from all walks of life.

In your cover letter please tell us about how you meet the following job competencies:

  • Demonstrated experience of delivering programmes and/or experience related to community and heritage activities.
  • A passion for helping people from all walks of life.
  • Strong level of communication and customer service skills
  • Competence to operate in a digital environment, and the ability to share these skills with library customers.
  • Resilience: able to cope with busy periods of work, challenging customers, the physical demands of lifting and shifting library materials and standing for long periods
  • A team player who actively contributes to making the workplace enjoyable

Ko ngā painga mōu | What we offer

In return, you will join a friendly and inclusive team with supportive Team Leaders who are encouraging of ongoing learning and development opportunities.

Additionally we offer:

  • Generous leave provisions including Rā Oranga Wellbeing days
  • Health Insurance
  • A part time position that supports a lifestyle and destination
  • Employee Discounts at various local vendors
  • Seasonal Wellness benefits
  • eBike interest free loan

Click here to view the job description and here to view the roster for this position.

Pay Banding for part time role is pro rata'd for 20.5 hours equal to $29,000 - $32,126 p.a

Applications close: | Rā whakakapi: 9am on Tuesday 15 April 2025

For further enquiries: | Ina he pātai anō, whakapā mai: For more information about the role itself contact Tessa Smith, Team Leader Community and Heritage 03 265 6033. To apply for the role please apply via the link attached to this advert.

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