Collections Assistant

2 weeks ago

Lower Hutt, New Zealand Hutt City Council Full time

Support the stories our community loves
- Bring your strengths to a job with real purpose
- Grow your career in the world of libraries**in this fixed term opportunity

**About the role**

As the Collections Assistant for Hutt City Council, you’ll play a key part in the behind-the-scenes mahi that keeps our library collections running smoothly. Your work will support all nine Neighbourhood Hubs and Libraries and help ensure our community has access to high-quality materials across Lower Hutt. This role is based at the War Memorial Library and is fixed term from January 2026 to 30 June 2026.

You’ll enjoy a varied mix of tasks, including:

- Processing, accessioning and checking new library materials
- Managing periodicals, deliveries and subscription renewals
- Coordinating shelving inventory and supporting hub staff with shelving changes
- Managing invoices, purchase orders and collection supplies
- Supporting the Heritage Specialist with accessions, indexing, digitisation and content creation
- Assisting with cataloguing and indexing alongside our Cataloguing & Technical Services Librarian
- Contributing to continuous improvement and helping streamline collection processes

Every day is different — you may be unpacking new items in the morning, organising offsite shelving in the afternoon, and supporting heritage work by the end of the day.

**About You**

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

- At least 2 years’ experience in libraries or library technical services
- Strong practical experience with physical processing, serials, and accounts payable
- Proficiency with library management systems (ideally Spydus)
- Excellent relationship-management skills and the ability to work collaboratively
- Strong Excel skills and confidence using systems and processes
- A passion for accuracy, organisation and great customer service
- Flexibility, adaptability and a commitment to continuous improvement

Experience or qualifications in libraries, customer service, administration, IT, or copy cataloguing are an advantage.

**About Us**

At Hutt City Council, our vision is to build a connected, resilient and inclusive city where all our people thrive.

Ko tō tātou he wāhi whai hua ki hōna tāngata - Our city where everyone thrives.

Our people are proud to be part of this mahi, knowing that the work we do makes a real difference for Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai Lower Hutt and its communities — now and for future generations.

**Applications**

Applications close at **11.55pm on Wednesday, 10 December 2025**.

**Job Details**:

- Reference #- 26726-
- Posted on- 26 Nov 2025-
- Closes on- 10 Dec 2025 23:55-
- Expertise- Libraries and community facilities-
- Work type(s)- Fixed term full-time

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