Job Description
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Rolleston, New Zealand
Reference: 6764+00
About the role
We have two exciting opportunities to join our Arts, Culture and Lifelong Learning Team, where you will contribute to a network of welcoming, professional, and responsive libraries and service centres. As a front facing member of our team, you will work with people, technology, online resources, books, events, and programmes. You will build rapport and actively promote our wide range of resources, supporting our community with lifelong learning and discovery.
Visitors to our sites come to experience our dynamic public library services and to access Council services (such as paying their rates or registering their dog) and government services (such as meeting with Inland Revenue). No day is the same and full training will be given to the successful applicants.
Responsibilities for this role include, but are not limited to;
Welcoming and interacting with people from all ages and walks of life.
Proactively engaging with visitors to maintain an atmosphere that feels safe and inclusive for all
Providing technology assistance and help with digital resources.
Assisting the community with Council and library services.
Helping people connect to central government and wider community services through the Heartlands initiative.
Finding, recommending, and shelving books and helping to keep our collections looking great.
There are two positions available, both 22 hours a week/0.55FTE, worked as follows:
Position 1 - Monday and Tuesday +:45am to 6:15pm and Sunday: +.45am - 4.15pm
Position 2 - Wednesday 8.30am to 5pm , Friday +.45am to 6.15pm, and Saturday +.30am to 4pm
Both roles are predominately based at Te Ara Ātea, an award-winning multipurpose public library, community, and cultural facility in Rolleston.
Please confirm in your Cover letter whether you are interested in Position 1/2 or both.
About you
In this role you will use your excellent customer service skills to host a diverse range of people. You will be a confident communicator with cultural competency. Making everyone welcome no matter their age or reason for being in our spaces will be something that you really enjoy. You enjoy working with others and are naturally able to relate to a wide range of people, including tamariki and rangatahi. Reliability, excellent communication, and taking initiative will be keys to success in this role. You have strong digital skills along with a good understanding of the kaupapa of a modern public library service and the importance this plays in our communities.
We believe that diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives makes us stronger. We are committed to creating a workplace that is inclusive and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. If you meet many of the qualifications but not all, we still encourage you to apply — your unique perspective is valuable to us.
What we can offer:
Great work-life balance with flexibility
Career coaching and development
Life insurance
Wellbeing and volunteer leave
Three days paid leave between Christmas and New Year
Two weeks paid Partners Leave
Sick leave from day one
Continued KiwiSaver contributions during savings suspension
Discounts with local and national businesses
About us:
Selwyn is one of the fastest-growing districts in New Zealand. We have a fantastic quality of life, great communities, and a thriving economy. Our Council works actively with residents to provide the services and facilities that help our communities to thrive and grow.
Our values are important to us and represent the way we work: · Be a good human · Be brave · Think differently · Better together.
We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and we are committed to working with our Treaty partner to deliver on our obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
We value the safety of our young people - this role requires a satisfactory safety check including police vetting. We value the safety of our kaimahi - this role requires you to pass a drug and ******* test.
If you'd like to play a part in making Selwyn the best place to live, work and play, join us today!
Applications Close: 08 Jun 2026
Rolleston, New Zealand
Reference: 6764+00
About the role
We have two exciting opportunities to join our Arts, Culture and Lifelong Learning Team, where you will contribute to a network of welcoming, professional, and responsive libraries and service centres. As a front facing member of our team, you will work with people, technology, online resources, books, events, and programmes. You will build rapport and actively promote our wide range of resources, supporting our community with lifelong learning and discovery.
Visitors to our sites come to experience our dynamic public library services and to access Council services (such as paying their rates or registering their dog) and government services (such as meeting with Inland Revenue). No day is the same and full training will be given to the successful applicants.
Responsibilities for this role include, but are not limited to;
Welcoming and interacting with people from all ages and walks of life.
Proactively engaging with visitors to maintain an atmosphere that feels safe and inclusive for all
Providing technology assistance and help with digital resources.
Assisting the community with Council and library services.
Helping people connect to central government and wider community services through the Heartlands initiative.
Finding, recommending, and shelving books and helping to keep our collections looking great.
There are two positions available, both 22 hours a week/0.55FTE, worked as follows:
Position 1 - Monday and Tuesday +:45am to 6:15pm and Sunday: +.45am - 4.15pm
Position 2 - Wednesday 8.30am to 5pm , Friday +.45am to 6.15pm, and Saturday +.30am to 4pm
Both roles are predominately based at Te Ara Ātea, an award-winning multipurpose public library, community, and cultural facility in Rolleston.
Please confirm in your Cover letter whether you are interested in Position 1/2 or both.
About you
In this role you will use your excellent customer service skills to host a diverse range of people. You will be a confident communicator with cultural competency. Making everyone welcome no matter their age or reason for being in our spaces will be something that you really enjoy. You enjoy working with others and are naturally able to relate to a wide range of people, including tamariki and rangatahi. Reliability, excellent communication, and taking initiative will be keys to success in this role. You have strong digital skills along with a good understanding of the kaupapa of a modern public library service and the importance this plays in our communities.
We believe that diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives makes us stronger. We are committed to creating a workplace that is inclusive and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. If you meet many of the qualifications but not all, we still encourage you to apply — your unique perspective is valuable to us.
What we can offer:
Great work-life balance with flexibility
Career coaching and development
Life insurance
Wellbeing and volunteer leave
Three days paid leave between Christmas and New Year
Two weeks paid Partners Leave
Sick leave from day one
Continued KiwiSaver contributions during savings suspension
Discounts with local and national businesses
About us:
Selwyn is one of the fastest-growing districts in New Zealand. We have a fantastic quality of life, great communities, and a thriving economy. Our Council works actively with residents to provide the services and facilities that help our communities to thrive and grow.
Our values are important to us and represent the way we work: · Be a good human · Be brave · Think differently · Better together.
We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and we are committed to working with our Treaty partner to deliver on our obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
We value the safety of our young people - this role requires a satisfactory safety check including police vetting. We value the safety of our kaimahi - this role requires you to pass a drug and ******* test.
If you'd like to play a part in making Selwyn the best place to live, work and play, join us today!
Applications Close: 08 Jun 2026
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Community Library and Service Centre Assistant position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Rolleston offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
