E ngā Iwi, e ngā karangatanga maha huri noa i te motu, tēnei te mihi atu ki a koutou katoa. E karanga tēnei ki a koutou. Haere mai, tono mai mō tētahi tūranga, i Ngā Kete Wānanga-o-Ōtautahi
Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre is a key part of the vibrant and engaged Sumner community. The centre itself is a busy hub that houses the library, community rooms, Sumner Museum, Matuku Theatre group and the Sumner Bays Union Trust.
South Christchurch Library / Te Kete Wānanga o Wai Mōkihi sits at the heart of the community. Situated beside the Heathcote River, on the corner of Colombo Street and Hunter Terrace.
Open 7 days, both facilities offer a welcoming space for the community to study, meet friends, chat over coffee, take time out to sit and read, access information, learn and explore technology or attend programmes and events.
About the role | Ko te mahi nei
Joining our passionate, community-focused team, the role of Librarian - Community takes responsibility for:

• Serving customers by proactively identifying their needs, and recommending library resources
• Developing, promoting and delivering a variety of library programmes and services to our diverse communities
• Supporting the training and development of colleagues, particularly with digital technologies
• Assisting the leadership team to chart the team's course, and support and motivate colleagues
• Community outreach through the development of new and existing relationships

About you | Ko Koe Tēnei
Our ideal applicant will be:

• A library professional with (at minimum) a Level 5 Library Diploma and one years' experience of working in a library or an equivalent diploma and two years' library experience
• Enthusiastic about promoting the value of reading, literacy and libraries
• Committed to engaging with the local community and helping diverse groups of people access information
• Able to work in ways that give life to biculturalism
• Innovative and able to design, implement and promote new programmes and services, making use of emerging technologies
• Competent with information retrieval from a variety of electronic databases and other sources
• Collaborative and keen to help colleagues develop to their highest potential
• Resilient and enjoy working in a high-performing and fast-changing team environment
• Confident in engaging with rangitahi

What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?
Working for the Christchurch City Council allows you to contribute directly to the community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents and visitors. You will also benefit from:

• Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
• Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation
• Benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts

Through collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to community, the council provides an environment where one's skills and passions can shine, making it an exceptional choice for those seeking purpose and impact in their career. If this sounds like you, apply today!
To view a copy of the position description please click on the link at the bottom of the page

Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero:
Hours: 37.5 - 40 hours per week.
Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre is open 10.00am - 6.00pm weekdays, and 10.00am - 4.00pm weekends. Hours for this position will be based on a 3 week rostered rotation, and include a Saturday.
South Library is open 9.00am - 7.00pm weekdays, and 10.00am - 4.00pm weekends. This position works a Sunday - Thursday week, including one 7.15pm finish.
Position: Permanent, full-time
Location: Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre, 14-16 Wakefield Ave, Sumner
South Library, 66 Colombo Street (corner Hunter Terrace and Colombo Street)
Salary: $62,674 - $69,638 (based on a 40 hour week)
Consequential vacancies may be considered as part of this recruitment process, this means that if you are interested in applying for a Librarian - Community role at any location then you may want to put in an application in case a vacancy is created by an appointment to this role.
For further information about the position at Matuku Takotako please contact Jacqui Stewart at jacqui.stewart@ccc.govt.nz
For further information about the position at South Library please contact Lisa Peterson at lisa.peterson@ccc.govt.nz
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
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.