Library Assistant - Acquisitions

Fixed term until late March 2026, part-time (25 hours per week).

Our Waipā District Council library teams pride themselves on providing an exceptional experience to Waipā residents and we are looking for a Library Assistant - Acquisitions to join our champion Cambridge Library team on a fixed term part-time contract for 25 hours per week (Mon-Fri, 08h30 -14h00).

About The Role

This role will assist with the provision of library services and as needed will help with the processing of new stock deliveries.

About You

Do you have

• Experience of working in libraries?
• Great organisational skills?
• A strong customer focus?

You will have previous administration experience in either a similar administration or customer service role. You will also have excellent people and resource management skills, along with a high level of computer literacy.

What we offer

At Waipā District Council, we pride ourselves on fostering a fun, family-friendly, and community-focused work environment. When you join us, you'll benefit from:

o Access to discounted gym memberships and online wellbeing resources.

o Free annual medical check-ups (blood pressure, cholesterol, etc.) and flu vaccinations.

o Contributions towards eye tests, lenses, and frames.

o Financial support and leave for study programs relevant to your role.

o Leadership development and emerging leader programmes.

o Reimbursement for professional memberships with recognised industry bodies.

o 4 weeks of annual leave, plus 3 additional special leave days between Christmas and New Year's

o An extra week of leave after 5 years of service.

o Morning tea and prezzy card recognition for service milestones.

o Life insurance scheme.

o Medical insurance.

o Annual performance and remuneration reviews aligned with market benchmarks.

o Employee Benefits Programme with discounts on retail, travel, and more.

o Free confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for personal and professional support.

o A value and appreciation scheme to recognise colleagues at all levels.

About Waipā District

Nestled in the heart of the Waikato, Waipā District offers the perfect blend of professional opportunity and lifestyle. Known as the Home of Champions, our district boasts high-performance sports like rowing, cycling, and kayaking, as well as stunning natural reserves and vibrant communities. With excellent schools, quality housing, and proximity to Hamilton (commutable daily), plus Auckland and Tauranga (weekend escapes), Waipā is the place to achieve true work-life balance. The Waipā District is one of the fastest growing areas in New Zealand. It is anticipated that by 2050 an additional 25,000 people will be calling Waipā home.

If you would like to join us in making the Waipā District a great place to be, then apply today. We can't wait to hear from you.

To apply for this job, please go online to www.joinourteam.co.nz and enter the job code: 36600LGC

Applications close on Sunday, 27th July 2025 at 5pm.