Librarian - Pasifika

2 weeks ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Christchurch City Council Full time

E ngā Iwi, e ngā karangatanga maha huri noa i te motu, tēnei te mihi atu ki a koutou katoa. E karanga tēnei ki a koutou. Haere mai, tono mai mō tētahi tūranga, k
i Ngā Kete Wānanga-o-Ōtautahi
Talofa lava, gude, malo e lelei, kia orana, fakalofa lahi atu, ni sa bula vinaka, kia ora.

Here at the Council, our work is our community.

If you are passionate about making a difference in your community, then this full-time Pasifika Librarian position could be the role for you.

The position will be based within the Māori & Multicultural Services team.

About the role:


We are looking for a dynamic individual who is truly passionate about, and has previous experience working with Pasifika communities.

You will develop and care for the Libraries Pasifika collection, ensuring this resource meets the needs of the community.

You will work closely with other colleagues to develop programmes and activities which reflect and promote Pasifika values, culture and language.


About You:

As a confident communicator and relationship-builder, you will bring the following skills and experience with you:

  • Ability to build and maintain relationships with Pasifika communities
  • Ability to promote respect and awareness of Pasifika languages and cultures
  • Development, implementation, promotion and evaluation of Pasifika services


We are looking for enthusiastic, energetic, self-motivated, customer-focused and digitally literate people with the skills to provide a welcoming, professional and positive library service.

Our council is a bicultural organisation so you will be willing to support our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi in all that we do.


If you would like to know more, we are holding drop in sessions where you are welcome to speak with the hiring manager and others about the role. Whānau and support people are more than welcome to attend with you at these sessions. They will be held on;
Wednesday 30 August, - 6pm, Tuakiri | Identity Level 2 Tūranga

Friday 1 September, - 6pm, Whānau Room, Aranui Library

Feel like you don't meet every single requirement of the job description?

Additional information:

  • Hours of work_ hours per week

  • Librarian - Pasifika

    2 weeks ago


    Christchurch, New Zealand Christchurch City Council Full time

    **E ngā Iwi, e ngā karangatanga maha huri noa i te motu, tēnei te mihi atu ki a koutou katoa. E karanga tēnei ki a koutou. Haere mai, tono mai mō tētahi tūranga, **k**i Ngā Kete Wānanga-o-Ōtautahi** Talofa lava, gude, malo e lelei, kia orana, fakalofa lahi atu, ni sa bula vinaka, kia ora. Here at the Council, our work is our community. If you are...