More Than Books - Be the Heart of Our Community!
Showcase the modern library experience where technology, people, and ideas come together.

Are you:

Are you cheerful, pleasant and customer-focussed?

Do you:

Do you thrive on connecting with people of all ages, from teens to seniors?

If so, here's your opportunity!

We are seeking a dynamic, self-motivated individual with plenty of initiative to deliver exceptional, friendly service across our Eltham and Kaponga LibraryPlus facilities.

About our District - Our mission is to make our communities better and this role will play a key part in achieving this. We are located in a tranquil area of New Zealand offering some of the best access to the great outdoors. We also boast attractive housing prices for your town, village or rural lifestyle and we are within commuting distance to larger centres.

About our Organisation - We are an energetic and progressive, values-based organisation, that is dedicated to providing quality services and facilities for our communities. We place a strong emphasis on our organisational culture, which in turn, creates strong engagement across our team. We employ people with a 'Can Do' attitude who want to work for a united organisation with a strong sense of family that is proud to serve its communities.

At STDC, we offer a proven "best place to work" environment, access to a sick leave bank, flexible working opportunities and retention incentive benefit upon five years of employment. Our team culture encourages innovation, we care about your professional development, and you will be working with an elite and motivated team of professionals.

About the Role - This is a permanent part-time position working 53.5 hours per fortnight and includes some weekend work and school holiday availability, with occasional extra hours to cover leave.

You'll support the Branch Librarian in delivering exceptional customer service for both library and Council services, ensuring visitors enjoy a friendly, efficient experience. Libraries today are more than books—we need someone adaptable, tech-savvy, eager to learn, and confident engaging with all ages.

Hours of work will be discussed at the interview.

This busy, front-line position offers plenty of variety: issuing and returning items, processing reserves and interloans, answering enquiries, handling calls, updating the CRM system, and shelving books.

About You - You have a strong customer service ethic, work well in a team, and hold a qualification such as University Entrance. You understand and appreciate the Treaty of Waitangi and cultural considerations and bring experience in customer service and cash handling.

Applicants for this position must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand, therefore must have NZ residency or hold a valid NZ work visa. In terms of residence class visa applications, priority will be given where the applicant is in New Zealand.

South Taranaki District Council is an Accredited Employer so if you're moving to the region, we can offer practical support and some financial assistance. This includes employer sponsorship for your visa application.

If this role appeals to you, head over to our website www.southtaranaki.com where you can access the background information and job description for the role. If submitting an application, please ensure you provide a covering letter outlining your skills and experience for the role along with your most current CV.

Applications close at 4pm on Sunday 18 January 2026 or when a suitable candidate has been appointed to the role.