Librarian (Casual) - Ref:539
About the role
Do you enjoy providing excellent customer service and creating a welcoming environment? Kapiti Coast District Council is looking for an enthusiastic and friendly Librarian to join our pool of Casual Librarians. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to assist patrons with their inquiries, support various library programs, and ensure a positive experience for all visitors.
This role will be working across our three Libraries in the district: Otaki, Paraparaumu and Waikanae.
If you like making a difference in our community and are committed to delivering top-notch service, we want to hear from you!
Skills and Experience
- Effective interpersonal skills with a demonstrated commitment to customer service and willingness to and capability for working with a wide range of people within and outside the organisation.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective professional working relationships with all key stakeholders, including with other council staff members based on a collaborative, collegial and cooperative working style.
- Effective time management skills and ability to work effectively without supervision and collaboratively as an effective team member.
- Understanding of Te Ao Māori perspectives and Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and their application and expression within libraries
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- The ability to work flexible hours, occasionally in short notice.
- Holder of a current and valid NZ Drivers’ Licence.
Please read the Job Description here [PDF 212 KB].
About us
Beautiful beaches and a short journey to or from Wellington make the Kāpiti Coast a great place to live and work. Working for the Kāpiti Coast District Council means being part of a caring, dynamic and effective customer-focused team who makes a positive difference in the community we serve. To find out more about our vision and direction click on here.
Enquiries about this position should be directed to Phil Townshend, Librarian Weekend Supervisor on 027 2996581 or [email protected].
How to apply
The preferred candidate will be required to undergo the usual pre-employment checks, including drug and alcohol screening, criminal history, police vetting and credit checks. Please note you must be eligible to work in New Zealand.
*Before you apply, please ensure that you have the following documentation ready: your cover letter, CV, a copy of your work visa (if applicable) and Drivers Licence.
Applications close Monday 26 May 2025 at 12.00pm so get yours in now!
Further information about the position and application documents are published on our website at https://www.kapiticoast.govt.nz/.