Assistant Librarian

Part Time / Permanent, 30 hours per week

Are you an innovative person with a can-do attitude and a passion working with people of all ages? Do you have an outstanding customer service ethos, great communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and within a team to deliver excellent customer experience for the Upper Hutt community?

Working within the Customer Experience - Central Services Team the Assistant Librarian - Central Services will provide support for the delivery of proactive and engaging Central Library services.

For this role we are seeking someone with a proactive positive approach who has excellent communication skills and can develop a good rapport with customers of all ages to promote Library services to the Upper Hutt community across a seven-day operation. Working in a highly motivated team you will be sharing your knowledge and skills to enhance the delivery of Best Customer Experience for all our customers.

We have several roles available, with varied days of work across our seven-day operation.

Actual hours will be negotiated with the successful applicants but will include at least one weekend day and two late night (to 6 or 7pm).

To be successful in this role you will bring your experience of working with people of all ages and have:
Outstanding relationship skills and a passion for providing excellent customer services.

A great rapport with people of all ages.

A demonstrated ability to use initiative and take responsibility for a task from beginning to end.

An understanding of public libraries and their role in their communities.

Well-developed computer skills.

Proven teamwork skills and the ability to work positively with colleagues.

Be capable of dealing with the public in a confident, calm, and friendly manner that will bring credit to yourself and the Council.

Relevant experience in libraries or related organisations.

NOTE THAT YOU MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE.