Library and Council Services Assistant - Mahurangi East Library

Library and Council Services Assistant - Mahurangi East Library

The opportunity has arisen to work as a Libraries & Council Services Assistant in Mahurangi East Library. This will require you to be flexible as you may need to work from other sites within the Rodney local board area (Warkworth & Wellsford Libraries). Mahurangi East Library is an active community library serving a fast-growing community. Our library whānau is focused on caring for each other, our community, and our environment. We are looking for a flexible all-rounder to join and contribute as part of a high-achieving, cohesive, and dynamic team. You will be supporting the team and contributing to the day-to-day running of the library as well as building lasting and meaningful relationships with our customers.

Many of our libraries are open 7 days a week so flexibility around working days, including weekends and late nights, is required. We are looking to fill a part time position working 16 hours per week. Shifts below :

You can view a copy of the position description here.

You will have strong people skills, a team player, flexible and adaptable to a library environment. You have a passion for customer service with a positive attitude towards serving people of all ages and backgrounds. You are eager to learn new skills and enjoy planning and engaging in programmes and activities.

We are looking for someone who :

• Brings a can-do attitude – reliable, full of ideas, and ready to make things happen.
• Is digitally confident and skilled in social media, adaptable to a variety programming systems.
• Understands and uses technology creatively and with confidence, able to support customers to successfully use information resources and devices.
• Has a strong people focused, and empathy driven work ethic. Along with a positive attitude, pride in their work and in the ability to influence others positively.
• Is reliable, adaptable, and fosters great relationships with the team and our community.
• Can demonstrate experience working with a diverse range of people.
• Demonstrates an understanding of Te Ao Māori values and principles.

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement listed. What matters most is your ability to contribute to a purpose-driven environment where diverse experiences are valued. We know that transferable skills can come from experience gained from outside of work.

At Auckland Council, you will join a dynamic, supportive environment where your mahi (work) will directly impact the lives of over 1.7 million Aucklanders. We offer flexible working conditions, a focus on well-being, and a culture of continuous improvement.

We are proud to be recognised for our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We are accredited by GenderTick, a signatory of the Pride Pledge. These commitments reflect our ongoing efforts to create a workplace where all staff feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

Together, we can create a Tāmaki Makaurau we can all be proud of.

We also offer a range of employee benefits including :

The band for this role is Band E, we expect to appoint the successful candidate at a salary of from $65,000 – $70,000 depending on skillset and experience.

Application close date : Sunday 16th November 2025 at 11.59pm

Auckland Council 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.

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