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Senior Librarian Children
3 months ago
Fantastic opportunity now available for a champion - children and youth services
- Bring your passion for libraries and your local community to this exciting role
- Permanent, 38 hour a week opportunity, based at Waiheke Library
**He angitūtanga: The opportunity**
We currently have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our team as a Children & Youth Senior Librarian based at Waiheke Library.
In this customer focused and senior role, you will be leading and contributing to the day to day running of the library and frontline library & council services. You will work closely with the Connected Communities network to design and deliver literacy and learning activities and initiatives that target tamariki, rangatahi, and whānau, and are driven by community need. A key aspect of this role is that you will be a role model and coach in providing excellent customer service to children and youth and will help to foster a sense of belonging in our vibrant library space.
**He kōrero mōu: About you**
We are seeking an experienced librarian with LIANZA professional registration. You will bring with you a sound knowledge of library technologies and processes, enthusiasm, and an ability to collaborate in the development, implementation and delivery of services and programmes.
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:
- An ability to provide good leadership with strong communication skills
- Skill in planning and evaluating innovative programmes and events
- An aptitude for building relationships with young people and their whānau, schools and peers
- Comfortable with technology and able to support customers to successfully use information resources and devices that are available at the library
- Flexible and collaborative approach to your work
- Attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
- Passion about making a difference in the community
- Willing to work with the library team in the delivery and design of innovative programmes and events
- Strong children and youth readers advisory skills
**Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer**
You can expect variety in your work and a supportive work environment for you to thrive. As Auckland's largest employer, we embrace diversity and encourage well-being at all levels of life. You will also have access to a range of fantastic Auckland Council benefits and other partnership discounts
This is a permanent position working 38 hours per week, currently a Sunday to Thursday roster. Our library is open seven days a week so flexibility around working hours, including a weekend day, is required.
**Applications close Sunday 26th November**
**To view full position description**:Click Here**
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