Librarian – Programmes and Outreach - Ref:316
Librarian – Programmes and Outreach - Ref:316
Full Time/Part Time - Permanent
Ma te ako, ka mōhio, ma te mōhio ka mārama, ma te mārama ka mātau.
I roto i te whakaiti, he kohā ki te tangata.’
‘From seeking comes knowing, from knowing comes understanding, from understanding comes wisdom. With gratitude, respect and humbleness you share your wisdom that grows others’.
Nau mai, hou mai, kia whīkoi tahi tāua.
About the role
The Libraries and Cultural Services Team works to deliver Kapiti Coast District Council’s library and cultural services online and from four physical locations throughout the district. As a member of the Programmes and Outreach Team you will be committed to the development, planning, delivery and evaluation of library programmes and outreach services that provide positive cultural and social outcomes for our communities across the district.
The team and this role has a clear districtwide mandate which will see you regularly working at any of the district’s four libraries; however, your primary base will be at Ōtaki Library. This could either be a 20-hour or a 40-hour role, depending on your availability and preferences.
We’ve listed the ideal skills and experience below. At the Kāpiti Coast District Council, we want our people to learn all the time. We want a workforce that is dynamic and diverse, and always going somewhere. So if you feel like you don't meet all the requirements below, think about applying anyway.
Skills and Experience
- Understanding of Te Ao Māori perspectives and Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and their application and expression within libraries.
- Proficiency in Te Reo Māori and a desire to support the community’s development in Te Reo and Te Ao Māori.
- Preferably with sound experience in the development, planning and delivery of programmes, events or activities in a community-focused environment.
- Effective interpersonal skills with a demonstrated commitment to customer service and willingness and ability to work with a wide range of people within and outside the organisation.
- Effective time management skills and the ability to work proactively without supervision and collaboratively as a cooperative team member.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Tireless advocate of institutional development.
- Holder of a current and valid NZ Drivers’ Licence.
- Minimum qualification required is NCEA Level 2.
Please find the Job Description here[PDF 245 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 here.
Enquiries about this position should be directed to Rachel Hadfield, Team Leader Programmes & Outreach on 04 296 4700 or free phone 0800 486 486.
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.
We will process applications as they are received, so don’t delay!