Library Assistant | Auckland City

Job Description

Library Assistant- Auckland District Court 

1 x Permanent, Part-Time Position(20 hours per week) 

Te whiwhinga mahi/The Opportunity

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 primary focus of this role is assisting the Court Librarian to support the judges, judicial support staff, and court staff in the central Auckland. 

Primary tasks include:

• Assisting in producing current awareness and alert services
• Document supply and information requests
• Receiving and processing serials and texts
• Filing, loose-leaf updating, and shelving
• Providing support to the Court Librarian and other members of the Judicial Libraries team as required

He pūkenga tou/Skills and Experience

It will be important for you to demonstrate:

• An excellent service ethic.
• An ability to work with a wide range of clients, including the judiciary and Ministry staff.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Attention to detail.

Previous experience as a law library assistant would be desirable, as would current study toward a law degree or library qualification.

Ko wai mātou/Who we are

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

Judicial Libraries 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.

Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions. 

He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu/Why you will enjoy working here

• Contributions to prescriptions for glasses
• Online professional development portal
• Access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks, including Pacifica, Māori, Rainbow and Women's.
• Free and confidential counselling sessions

Utu ā-tau/Salary

Salary Range: The appointing salary for this role will be between $52,343 and $67,130 based on skills and experience.

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.

Applications close on 11 June 2023, however we will be reviewing CV's as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.

For more information about the position please contact Matthew Radcliffe, Senior Librarian – Northern Region, on 09 374 0256.