We are looking for an experienced and passionate activator and events guru for a new Librarian Community Programmes role in the Central City Hub Community Connections team.
This new full-time position in the Central City Hub requires a passion for technology, supporting a range of literacy and learning outcomes as well as expertise in community programming. We're looking for strong candidates that will be able to hit the ground running with experience in stakeholder engagement, supporting partner-led programme initiatives, confidence in technology and innovation, and enabling community development initiatives in the central city.
This is a permanent full-time position, working generally Monday to Friday with the occasional requirement to work outside of normal business hours based on programming needs. This role is based at the Central City Library, with the ability to work across the Central City Hub.
Among others, your day-to-day duties will be to:
Respond to the needs and priorities of the Waitemata Local Board and our local central city community by creating powerful programme opportunities.Engage key audiences in this local board area and drive high-levels of participation and recommendation.Empower and enable our diverse community by building networks and creating opportunities & partnerships.Identifying and investing in smart and innovative approaches and working alongside programme partners.Building awareness of our services to increase participation and confidence in our central city offer.He korero mou: About you
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is inspired and excited about working with our diverse Waitemata community. You'll be creative and flexible to jump into new and exciting projects working across our central city programming group. You will have previous experience leading and successfully delivering community-based initiatives along with knowledge of makerspace programming activities and ability to support literacy and learning outcomes. Strong communication and relationship building skills are a must, as well as an ability to foster community engagement and strengthen relationship with our partners.
You'll also understand the importance of relationships with Maori in Tamaki Makaurau and are committed to the recognition of te ao Maori in this role. Ideally you can pronounce and use basic te reo Maori in emails, meetings and conversations.
Nga ahuatanga kei a matou: What we offer
This is your chance to work with a wide variety of people in the heart of our city. You'll be working with a vibrant and exciting team to support the local community and create compelling programmes opportunities for all.
As part of our Auckland Council Group, you will gain access to many benefits and discounts including:
Option to buy an additional week's annual leaveFour weeks annual leave, plus an additional week after five yearsAdditional day of leave for community activities3% kiwisaver on top of your salaryDiscounts on attractions such as the Maritime Museum, Auckland Zoo & Auckland Art GalleryDiscounted Health & Life Insurance PoliciesFlexible and supportive work environmentClick this link to find out more about our employee benefits package.
Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini: My success is not mine alone, but the success of many. To see a copy of the position description click here. This role is a band E, we are expecting to appoint the successful applicant at a salary of between $63- $72k per annum, depending upon experience. Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process. Employees in receipt of salary protection and/or on the predecessor Council terms and conditions of employment, please note that the salary protection and/or predecessor Council terms and conditions, including relocation, apply to your current position. Should you change to a new position (other than any secondment) you will be issued with a new employment letter of offer with current Auckland Council terms and conditions.
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