E ngā iwi, e ngā karangatanga huri noa i te motu, tēnei te mihi atu ki a koutou katoa. He īnoi tēnei ki a koe. Tono mai ki tētahi tūnga ki te Kaunihera o Ōtautahi

About the team | Ko te rōpū nei

Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi Christchurch City Libraries is a network of 20 libraries and a digital library providing access to creativity, ideas, and information, with collections at its core. Library Content Assistants are part of the Selection and Access team, which works closely with other specialist Content teams to support the lifecycle of library collections, from ordering and preparation through to availability for customers.

About the role | Ko te mahi nei

As a Library Content Assistant, you will work behind the scenes to prepare and process library materials to ensure that collections are accurate, accessible, and ready for customers to discover. You will work across a range of tasks and projects that combine detailed computer work with hands-on processing.

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing and preparing new library materials
• Maintaining and updating records in library management systems
• Supporting storage and retrieval of collection material
• Processing invoices
• Responding to internal and external queries

About you | Ko Koe Tēnei

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Excellent communication skills
• A collaborative approach and enjoyment of working as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail
• Problem-solving ability and initiative
• Good digital skills and confidence working across multiple systems
• Ability to undertake manual handling tasks, including lifting, moving, and processing stock
• A commitment to working in a bicultural way and being an active Te Tiriti partner
• NCEA Level 3 (or equivalent) and relevant work experience

What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?

Working at Christchurch City Council means contributing to your community every day.

You’ll also benefit from:

• Learning and development opportunities
• A supportive, collaborative team environment
• Exposure to a wide range of library systems and processes
• Benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts

We pride ourselves on working with manaakitanga, kaitiakitanga, and a shared commitment to delivering excellent service for our communities.

To view the position description for this role please click on the link at the bottom of the page

Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero:

At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.

We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any support or adjustments to help you put your best foot forward, please reach out to us at jobs@ccc.govt.nz

• Hours of work - Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays preferred – although exact days and times are negotiable
• Position - Permanent, part-time 20 hours per week
• Location - This position is primarily based at 180 Smith Street, Linwood
• Salary - The salary band for this position goes from $29.71 to $33.01 per hour. Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.
• Closing Date - Monday 29th June

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.