The roleWe are on the lookout for a vibrant and enthusiastic Junior Library Assistant to join the team at the Timaru Library and play an essential role in the delivery of their awesome library services!In this busy role you will ensure all library resources are correctly shelved and presented to a high standard. You will also be committed to providing amazing customer service and respond to all customer queries in a friendly manner.If you have a can-do attitude, passion for books, a good standard of literacy and numeracy, and an eye for detail, then this is the opportunity for you. This is a perfect role for school students looking to gain valuable experience in a library setting!This is a permanent part-time position available offering 10 hours per week (4:00pm to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday) and extra hours during the school holidays. The hourly rate for this role is $27.80. You must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job. Applications close at 5:00pm, 9th December 2024; however, we may appoint before the closing date if we find suitable applicants during the recruitment process! So if you are interested, get your application in quick. Applications can be registered through our career's website www.timaru.govt.nz/jobs.The DistrictTimaru District is a thriving and innovative community. It is the central hub for the South Island, servicing a large agricultural heartland, with a growing economy that provides the import and export gateway for primary sectors. We boast a Top 10 most loved beach in New Zealand and have access to mountains, rivers, and lakes, making Timaru an ideal destination for recreational, sporting, and cultural pursuits.The OrganisationThe Timaru District Council aims to enable democratic local decision-making and action by, and on behalf of communities, to promote the social, economic, environmental, and cultural well-being of its communities in the present and for the future. With around 400 staff, there are a diverse range of roles from front-facing community to support and technical specialists.
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