Learning Specialist – Part time

Job Description

Your next adventure : Rotorua Lakes Council beckons!

Are you seeking an adventure that combines professional growth with community enrichment? Look no further than Te Kaunihera o ngā Roto o Rotorua | Rotorua Lakes Council. With a team of just under 500 staff, we're the driving force behind iconic projects that define the Rotorua landscape – from the Sir Howard Morrison Centre to the Rotorua Lakefront Redevelopment. Immerse yourself in the unique blend of nature and culture that Rotorua offers, with lakeside tranquility, world-class mountain biking, and captivating geothermal wonders. Our commitment to biculturalism through collaboration with Te Arawa, our local iwi, is hugely important as is your appreciation for Māori values, te reo, and tikanga Māori. Join us and embark on a journey where your passion meets purpose.

Whakarongo ki te Tūī e karanga mai ana, Tihei Mauriora e! Hear the call of the Tūī, Behold there is life!

Are you passionate about education, creativity, and community connection?

Te Aka Mauri Library is looking for a part time (24 hours a week) Learning Specialist to join our vibrant Community Learning Team. This role places a strong emphasis on designing and delivering engaging learning experiences for tamariki (children) and their whānau, while also supporting lifelong learning across all ages. You’ll feel equally confident and competent working with early learners, school-aged children, rangatahi, and adults—ensuring that everyone in our community has access to meaningful, inclusive learning opportunities.

Reporting to the Community Learning & Promotions Lead, you’ll play a key role in creating and promoting a diverse range of programmes and events that nurture curiosity, strengthen early literacy and foundational learning, and celebrate the richness of our Rotorua community.

You’ll work closely with local partners—such as the Children’s Health Hub, early childhood centres, kura, and other educational organisations—to design meaningful, age‑appropriate learning experiences. From playful early years sessions to creative workshops and inclusive outreach initiatives, your mahi will help activate the library as a welcoming hub for imagination, discovery, and growth.

We’re seeking someone with :

• A tertiary qualification in Teaching, Early Childhood Education, Library and Information Science, or equivalent experience
• Experience in developing, delivering, and evaluating educational programmes
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills

At Te Aka Mauri, we believe in empowering people to create value and make a positive difference in their lives and the lives of others. If you’re engaging, proactive, and inspired by the idea of helping our youngest learners, their extended whānau and the wider community flourish, we’d love to hear from you.

Te Kaunihera o nga Roto o Rotorua (Rotorua Lakes Council) is committed to working in partnership with Te Arawa, our local iwi. We aspire to being a bicultural organisation and we value staff who speak te reo Maori, have an appreciation of Maori values, and a working knowledge of tikanga Maori.

Sound like you? Click the Apply button now!

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