Library and Council Services Assistant - Warkworth

Love working with a diverse range of people? Passionate about creating vibrant, welcoming community spaces? We’re looking for a friendly, community‑minded person to join our team supporting library and council services in the Rodney North local board area.

He Angitūtanga: The Opportunity:

Permanent part‑time (21 hours/week), including one weekend day (currently Fri, Sat & Mon)

Co-delivering engaging programmes and exceptional customer service

A busy community environment with diverse customer needs

Integrated library and council services, plus HOP cards and concessions

A warm, welcoming team culture focused on supportive learning and growth

What You’ll Do:

Deliver warm, informed customer support across library and particularly integrated council services enquiries

Be part of a whānau environment, working together to achieve team goals

Help customers build digital confidence and navigate online services

Love working with tamariki and rangatahi and be happy to assist with programmes

Support whānau to grow knowledge

Contribute to safe, welcoming community library spaces

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What You Bring:

✔ A collaborative, continuously learning, self-motivated can‑do approach

✔ Confidence and creativity with technology and problem‑solving

✔ Calm, empathetic customer service skills

✔ Willingness to grow your tikanga and te reo Māori

✔ Ability to work across local board libraries if needed

✔ A people-focused work ethic, positive attitude and pride in your mahi

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

We offer a welcoming and supportive team and a warm, involved community. Here you’ll have an opportunity to grow your career within the Auckland library team and Auckland Council. You will be supported by a culture that values te reo Māori me ōna tikanga, inclusion and interculturalism.

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

Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini: My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.

If you’re excited to support our team and community through creativity, connection, and curiosity – we’d love to hear from you!

Salary: Band E, between $67 - $77k per annum, pro rata depending on experience

Applications close: Sunday 25th October 2026 at 11.59pm

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