Ko wai matou - Who are we
Te Kaunihera-a-rohe o Ngamotu - New Plymouth District Council is a local government organisation located in the heart of New Plymouth. Our vision is to be the Sustainable Lifestyle Capital, and our district boasts a spectacular natural beauty from Taranaki Maunga to the moana. In 2021, we were awarded the most liveable city (for a population between 75,000 and 150,000) by the International Awards for Liveable Communities. We work collaboratively with iwi, Government, not-for-profits and businesses to achieve outcomes that benefit our community.
Te aheinga - The opportunity
Are you someone who likes to help people, understands that libraries make important connections and believes in enabling communities to learn, read, collaborate and grow?
Do you like to engage with people and connect them to a world of possibility?
Are you into books, digital technology and innovative, progressive ideas?
Are you confident, positive, energetic and supportive?
If so, we want to hear from you because Puke Ariki has a number of exciting casual opportunities working across the Puke Ariki and Community Libraries.
In the role of Casual On-call Librarian you need to understand that our communities are at the heart of our libraries that are focused on connecting people.
This position offers a hands-on librarian role within a large team of library professionals. As one of the team, you will be dynamic in your front of house customer service style and enthusiastic about contributing to the big picture of the library team and service. You will have a flexible approach to taking on a variety of operational tasks as required and a can-do attitude.
As Puke Ariki offers a seven-day a week service you will need to be flexible around working to meet the business needs of the library service with regards to a roster that includes weekend and evening work.
Ou matou rourou - What we offer
New Plymouth District Council plays a key role in supporting community well-being, the economy, the environment and the overall quality of life in the New Plymouth District. Our Council vision is to build a lifestyle capital, and being part of our team means you will help make our district a better place to live and to work. At New Plymouth District Council, we embrace diversity and have a culture that is built on trust and respect. You get to work with a team of dedicated experts who share a passion for making a difference.
You can expect to start in this casual role with us between $24.76 and $25.84 per hour.
This role is considered a children's worker role and will be subject to safety checking as part of the Children's Act 2014.
Applications close on Friday, 21 June 2024. #J-18808-Ljbffr
