Librarian

Join us at New Plymouth District Council!

Tūhono mai ki Te Kaunihera-ā-Rohe o Ngāmotu!

Who are we? - Ko wai mātou?

Te Kaunihera-ā-rohe o Ngāmotu - New Plymouth District Council (NPDC) is dedicated to serving our community and enhancing the quality of life for those who live, work, and visit here. We are guided by the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and are committed to fostering partnerships that respect and celebrate our district’s rich cultural heritage. Through innovation, sustainability, and collaboration, we aim to deliver exceptional services and initiatives that support our vision of building a thriving, connected, and future-focused district. At Te Kaunihera-ā-rohe o Ngāmotu, we pride ourselves on being an inclusive and dynamic organisation that values people, creativity, and progress.

The opportunity - Te āheinga

Are you passionate about connecting people with knowledge, culture, and community? Puke Ariki is seeking a dynamic and customer-focused Librarian to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a vibrant, innovative library and museum hub in the heart of New Plymouth.

In this 32-hour-per-week role, you'll work on a 7-day roster, delivering exceptional, proactive customer service to a diverse range of visitors. You'll play a key role in supporting the delivery of our library services and literacy programmes, helping to inspire learning, creativity, and connection across our community.

If you're enthusiastic about libraries, love working with people, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities - Ngā haepapa matua:

• Undertake rostered shifts on the desk, to deliver efficient and effective service of Library and Council Services including circulation tasks, Readers Advisory for Adult and Children's literature, reference and enquiry assistance and public computing
• Be accountable for daily banking and reconciliation to Finance
• Proactively use judgement and interpretation to prioritise customer needs and respond to their requirements through the provision of professional services and appropriate resources. Ensure customers receive service that exceeds their expectations
• Resolve minor problems and issues for customers and colleagues
• Make decisions and follow clearly laid out procedures
• Ensure that customers are assisted to be self-sufficient in their use of the library's technology
• Provide collection management functions, shelving, shelf checking, tidying and cleaning, to ensure the library and its collections are always presented in an attractive and tidy manner
• Provide a series of displays to promote library services and collections as required
• Support the Mobile Library service and schedule as required
• Work between the Adult and Children’s/Youth floors as required
• Contribute to and deliver efficient and effective library programmes - both regular and one-off events, working with the Public Programs and Learning team
• Contribute to a positive team and library culture
• Undertake Library Assistant tasks when required

Essential skills and experience - Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako:

• A relevant Library qualification or working towards one is desirable
• Customer service experience
• Experience in public libraries and competency in library management systems
• Able to build and maintain successful relationships with individuals and community groups
• Acts as an effective team member, acknowledging the value of diversity
• Proven experience and literacy of a wide range of technology and library systems
• Full driver's licence essential
• Knowledge and practice of Te Ao Māori

Why Taranaki? - He aha ngā hua o te rohe nei?

Taranaki is a region like no other, offering a perfect balance of career opportunities and lifestyle. Nestled between the stunning Mounga Taranaki and the sparkling Tasman Sea, it's a place where you can explore world-class hiking trails, surf pristine beaches, and enjoy vibrant arts and culture, all within minutes of each other. The region boasts affordable living, excellent schools, and a strong sense of community, making it an ideal place to live, work, and raise a family. Whether you're seeking adventure, tranquillity, or a bit of both, Taranaki provides an unparalleled quality of life that will make every day feel extraordinary.

What we offer - Ngā Ratonga

At New Plymouth District Council, we aim to create and sustain a truly rewarding workplace environment for our staff.

This includes the following:

• Solid career pathways
• Learning and development opportunities
• Personal and professional growth
• 'Our Peoples Package' that spans wellbeing, development, benefits, culture and recognition

You can expect to start in this permanent, 32 hour week role with a salary of between $59,279 and $61,856 pro-rata.

Why join us? - Ngā hua o tō hono mai?

We value the wellbeing of our team and provide an inclusive workplace that recognises and rewards your contributions. Together, we're building a better New Plymouth - one step at a time.

Applications close on Sunday, 13 July 2025.

This role is considered a children's worker role and will be subject to safety checking as part of the Children's Act 2014.

Be part of a council that values people, culture, and opportunity.

Me tūhono mai koe kia tautoko I te Ngāmotu o āpōpō!

Te Kaunihera-ā-rohe o Ngāmotu is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.