Library Assistant

What the job involves

In this role you will be responsible for providing exceptional customer service while facilitating social and educational growth within the community through our expanded Library offering within Te Whare Whakatere.

General library tasks may include book issues, returns, renewals and shelving, reference enquiries or community programmes and receipting payments for Council services.

You'll be conscientious, friendly, and efficient with the ability to effectively communicate with people of all ages.

Having an interest in reading, strong computer skills, and previous experience in a customer focused position would be helpful.

Like us, you'll be committed to providing a high level of service and enjoy connecting with members of our community.

All required training will be provided.

This is a part-time position working 15 hours per week in accordance with our library roster.

We intend this position will cover a mixture of day shifts and evening shifts during the week as well as working a weekend shift (Saturday or Sunday), 10am – 4pm.

Ideally, you will also have flexibility to be able to work additional shifts to help with covering staff absences when needed.

A bit about us

We are proud to provide services and support to one of New Zealand's fastest growing and thriving communities.

With a fast paced and changing community we have an array of interesting projects and initiatives we are delivering to our residents.

We have a diverse and passionate workforce with over 300 employees spanning all Council activities and we are dedicated to delivering only the best to our community.

What we can offer you

Work in our brand-new Library and Civic Centre building, Te Whare Whakatere, in the heart of the CBD.

Supportive team environment

Health, wellness and service recognition benefits

We don't believe there should be any reason stopping you from applying for this role, but if you are still a bit hesitant why not watch our recruitment video to see what Ashburton District Council can offer you!

If this sounds like your ideal role, then we'd love to hear from you.

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