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 can develop a good rapport with customers 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 one role available, working Tuesday-Saturday. Actual hours will be negotiated with the successful applicant but will include at least two late nights (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.

A willingness to be trained in presenting children’s programming would be an advantage.

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