Library Assistant | Wellington City

Job Description

Library Assistant

A vacancy has arisen within Judicial Libraries/He puna mātauranga ture. The Library Assistant position is a full-time permanent position and is based at the Justice Centre in Wellington where you will be part of the Resource Development/Poutiaki o te ara rauemi ture team.

Te āhuatunga a te tūranga/About the Role

Library assistants provide direct support to Judicial Libraries staff delivering efficient and cost-effective library and information services to the judiciary and the Ministry.

The focus of this role is on the timely processing of library acquisitions and general administrative support for Judicial Libraries staff in the Justice Centre, though there will be opportunities to assist court librarians and work on electronic resources/databases as required.  

Primary tasks include:

• Filing and general library administration
• Processing orders and acquisitions and distributing materials to courts
• Updating material on the intranet
• Database maintenance

He pūkenga tou/Skills and Experience

It will be important for you to demonstrate:

• an excellent service ethic
• an eye for detail
• proven resilience in a changing environment
• an ability to work with a wide range of clients, including the Judiciary and Ministry staff

Previous experience in libraries, the law, or with administrative tasks is desirable.

Mō te tīma/About our Team

At Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to working together for a fair and safe Aotearoa.

Joining the Ministry of Justice means you will become part of an inclusive organisation that values you and the communities we serve. It's our promise to ensure our workplace is one where our people feel healthy and safe, supported and able to be themselves at work. We value respect as the foundation for building a positive workplace culture and one where diversity is welcomed and celebrated. 

Judicial Libraries / He puna mātauranga ture provides high quality library and information services to support judicial decision making and the operation of the courts. You will play an integral part in ensuring Judicial Libraries meets the information needs of the judiciary – now and in the future.

This is an exciting opportunity for anyone wishing to work with the Judiciary and the Judicial Libraries team. We are looking for a self-starter who will also work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver quality services to our stakeholders.

Tono mai/How to Apply

To apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.

The salary range for this role is $48,343 - $68,249. Applications should include a CV and a covering letter.

Applications close on 3 April 2023.

If you have any questions please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz