Library Assistant - Children & Teen Services

Library Assistant - Children & Teen Services

Posted: 12/01/2026

Closing Date: 27/01/2026

Job Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location:

Marlborough Library Te Kahu o Waipuna

Job Category:
Property & Community Facilities Department

We are looking for an enthusiastic and customer-focused Library Assistant – Children & Teens to help deliver a welcoming, inclusive and engaging library experience for our younger customers.

In this varied and people-centred role, you will support children and teens to access and enjoy library services, deliver high-quality programmes and events, and promote reading, learning and digital literacy. You’ll also contribute to frontline customer service, outreach activities, collection development and library promotion.

This is a hands-on role that suits someone who enjoys working with people, particularly children and young people, and who thrives in a busy, community-focused environment.

This is a part time position of 23 hours per week worked across Monday to Friday, and rostered on to work 1 in 5 weekends.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging programmes, events and outreach activities for children and teens
• Provide welcoming, high-quality frontline customer service, including enquiries, memberships and reader advisory
• Promote and support the use of library resources, digital services and technology
• Assist customers with internet access, devices and basic technical troubleshooting
• Contribute to marketing and promotion of children’s and teen services, including displays and social media
• Support development and presentation of children’s and teen collections
• Carry out circulation, shelving, cash handling and general library administration duties
• Work collaboratively as part of a supportive team and contribute positively to library operations
• A great benefits package (including life and income protection insurance, health insurance, enhanced leave and superannuation benefits)
• A wage range of $29.00 to $31.00 per hour (this will depend on the knowledge, skills and experience you have to offer).
• A workplace that supports flexibility, health and wellbeing
• An environment where input, initiative and innovation are encouraged.

This role requires someone with:

• NCEA Level 2 or equivalent
• At least 2 years’ customer service experience in a frontline role
• A genuine interest in working with children and teens, and an ability to engage with people from diverse backgrounds
• Excellent literacy, communication and time-management skills
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently when required
• Confidence using computers & digital resources.
• A collaborative, flexible and positive approach to teamwork

If you are looking for an opportunity to work in a welcoming, community-focused environment and make a meaningful difference for children and teens through learning, literacy and connection, this role could be for you!

Applications close 5.00 pm on Sunday, 1 February 2026.