Library Officer

Library Officer

Buller District Council |Westport, New Zealand

Permanent | Part-time | 20 Hours per week

Join the Buller District Council Team! | Hono atu ki te roopu Kaunihera a rohe o Buller!

Are you passionate about helping people, promoting lifelong learning, and creating welcoming community spaces? Buller District Libraries is seeking a friendly, organised, and community-focused Library Officer to join our team.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering modern library services that connect people with information, technology, learning opportunities, and recreational reading.

Who are we? | Ko wai tatou?

At Buller District Council, we are a dedicated, customer-focused team committed to maintaining the beauty of our region – from Karamea to Punakaiki and inland to the environs of Reefton. This is your unique opportunity to step into the wilderness and make a tangible difference in the Buller District. If you possess the expertise and a proactive attitude to deliver exceptional service to our community, we’d love to hear from you!

Why Join Us? | He aha te hono mai ki a mātau?

Thrive in a values-driven workplace that celebrates diversity, inclusion, and professional development through various learning opportunities, benefits, and recognition.

• Work in a scenic district with a great lifestyle balance.
• Be part of a collaborative and supportive team with a high focus on wellbeing
• Southern Cross Health Insurance

What Will You Do? | Ka aha koe?

Key responsibilities will include

• Deliver exceptional customer service and assist library users with a wide range of enquiries.
• Support customers to access library collections, digital resources, technology, and online services.
• Carry out circulation activities including issuing, returning, shelving, and maintaining library materials.
• Assist with collection management, resource processing, and maintaining accurate library records.
• Help plan, promote, and deliver library programmes, events, workshops, and community engagement activities.
• Provide assistance with computers, devices, printing, scanning, Wi-Fi, and other digital technologies.
• Maintain a welcoming, safe, organised, and attractive library environment.
• Process customer transactions, memberships, and administrative tasks accurately.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across library services and the wider Council.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and uphold Council values, policies, and professional standards.

Who Are You? | Ko wai koe?

We are looking for someone with

Essential

• A passion for delivering exceptional customer service and creating positive experiences for library visitors.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage confidently with people of all ages and backgrounds.
• Good computer and digital literacy, with confidence using a range of technology and online systems.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in completing tasks and maintaining records.
• A positive, adaptable, and professional approach to work.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality, privacy, and professional standards.
• Reliability, flexibility, and a strong work ethic.

Desirable

• Previous experience in a library, customer service, retail, hospitality, education, or other public-facing environment.
• Experience supporting customers with technology, digital devices, or online services.
• Knowledge of public library services, collections, programmes, and resources.
• Experience using a Library Management System or similar database-driven software.
• Experience assisting with community programmes, events, workshops, or outreach activities.
• Understanding of the role libraries play in supporting literacy, learning, community connection, and wellbeing.
• A relevant qualification or study in library and information services, customer service, education, or a related field.

• If you're ready to make a significant impact and work in a supportive, forward-thinking environment, we’d love to hear from you!
• Please find the position description here: https://tinyurl.com/28sh8esz
• All applications are required to be accompanied by a cover letter and a copy of your current Curriculum Vitae.
• Any enquiries about this role please email: [email hidden]
• Applications close: 3PM, 07 August 2026