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Library Assistant (Whitby Library)The library team provides a range of library services, collections, and spaces to the residents of Porirua City that support the community in relation to literacy, knowledge, information, research and study, recreation, and leisure activities.
All about the role This will be a popular vacancy, working part time in our Whitby Library as a Library Assistant in our Client Services team. Ideally, we are looking for someone with previous experience working in a library and a passion for providing excellent customer service to our community.
The hours of work for this role are Fridays from 9am to 5pm, and sole charge on Saturdays 10:15am to 2:15pm.
You will be responsible for:
Delivering "Toddler Time" each week, presenting stories and some music, encouraging participation from families.Supporting the provision of customer focused, innovative and effective library services at the Porirua Libraries.Assisting with reference enquiries.Creating a welcoming and stimulating environment for visitors to the library.General front desk duties such as answering general customer queries and issuing and returning items.Shelving returned items.Opening and closing of the library as needed.Porirua City is a living wage accredited employer and the hourly rate for this position is $28.14.
All about you It would be fabulous if you have a strong desire to encourage literacy for our community and are passionate about customer service.
You'll need to show us that you:
Are self-motivated and can work unsupervised.Can engage positively with members of the public of all ages.Will focus on customer service being at the heart of everything you do.Are organised, reliable and committed to working as part of a team.Are methodical and conscientious in your approach to work to ensure accurate shelving of library items.Experience working in a library environment would be an advantage, but not essential.All about Porirua City Our city is changing, and we need skilled people to help make that happen. Working for Porirua City is an opportunity for you to make a real difference in the community. You'll be welcomed into a team that's collaborative; values input and empowers you to make things happen. To top it off, the harbour and bush are at your doorstep; it's the perfect place to work.
Come and join our busy and engaged Libraries team and be part of our welcoming and engaging environment. Please contact Kerry Rubick on 04 234 8666 or email ******.
Porirua City Council is committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. If you have any support or access requirements during our recruitment process, please let us know when you apply, and we'll do our best to get you sorted.
Applications need to be received via our Careers Portal by Thursday 10 October 2024. We will be working through applications as they are submitted and may progress candidates prior to the closing date, so apply now!
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