Librarian-Community At Parklands Library | Te Kete Wānanga O Waitikiri

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A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time Librarian-Community. Parklands Library will be trialling a 25.5hr librarian position for one year. Are you the right person to help us assess the effectiveness of this role at Parklands?

About the team | Ko te rōpū nei

The Parklands team is small, collaborative and committed to delivering excellent library services for the community. We are looking for a positive, enthusiastic and skilled person to join our team with the goal of levelling-up all of our professional activities.

About the role | Ko te mahi nei

This is a busy library with high collection use and programme attendance. The café partners with the library to draw a wide cross-section of this active and established community into the building.

The librarian at Parklands will:

• Develop, promote and deliver programmes for people of all ages
• Support the team with training
• Use good judgment to advise colleagues on collection management
• Collaborate with Librarians at New Brighton and Aranui
• Facilitate team relationships with schools and community organisations in the area

About you | Ko Koe Tēnei

The successful applicant will be an organised and effective worker with great collection skills. You will have a strong reputation for whanaungatanga and working collaboratively in your team. You will move easily between programming, everyday customer service and regular library tasks.

What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?

Working for the Christchurch City Council allows you to contribute directly to the community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents and visitors. You will also benefit from:

• Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements - WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.
• Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation
• Benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.

Through collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to community, the council provides an environment where one's skills and passions can shine, making it an exceptional choice for those seeking purpose and impact in their career.

Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero:

At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.

We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any support or adjustments to help you put your best foot forward, please reach out to us at jobs@ccc.govt.nz

Hours of work - Fixed Term 12 months - 25.5 hours p/week
Location - This position is primarily based at Parklands Library
Salary - The salary band for this position goes from$65,502 - $72,780 per annum based on a 40 hour week. Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.