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Christchurch City Libraries have a national and international reputation for their well-connected successful network of libraries that contribute to the City of Christchurch.
We currently have a vacancy for a team leader within our Lyttelton and Banks Peninsula team.
About the role | Ko te mahi nei
This role will be located at Lyttelton Library and is also responsible for the operation of the other Banks Peninsula libraries. Banks Peninsula Libraries include: Lyttelton, Diamond Harbour, Akaroa and Little River. Lyttelton Library is open six days a week and offers library programmes and council services to its community. Akaroa Community and School Library is used by both the Akaroa community and the Akaroa Area School in a joint management arrangement. Little River Library is a combined council service centre, NZ Post centre and library, and Diamond Harbour Library is very much part of the local community, co-located with the Diamond Harbour Community Hall.
You will be key in providing direction, empowering and motivating your team to provide quality programmes and services and in managing the day-to-day operations of the library and its services.
About you | Ko Koe Tēnei
We require a highly motivated, customer-focused professional who is passionate about delivering excellent services to the community and who has experience leading teams. We are looking for a visionary focused leader who can work collaboratively across teams and who is committed to supporting our Treaty of Waitangi obligations.
Apply now if you hold a Level 7 library qualification with several years' relevant experience, or a Level 6 library qualification with 10 years library or other relevant experience.
Ready to help make our community awesome? What are you waiting for? It's time to join the team!
What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?
Want to be involved in shaping your City? Here at the Council we know our strength comes from our people, working together as one team to create results. When you join us, you're getting involved first hand, and contributing to crafting the Christchurch community. You will also benefit from:
- Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
- Option to purchase extra leave.
- Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation
- Benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.
If this sounds like an interesting opportunity, you think you have what it takes and want to get involved in shaping our City then please apply today.
Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero:
At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.
We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any support or adjustments to help you put your best foot forward, please reach out to us at [email protected]
- Hours of work - This is a full-time rostered role, including late shifts and weekend work at Lyttelton Library.
- Position - Permanent
- Location - This position is primarily based at Lyttelton Library, with travel required across the Banks Peninsula, including Akaroa, Little River, and Diamond Harbour to support the teams based there.
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Library Hours Overview:
- Lyttelton: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-1pm
- Akaroa: Mon-Fri 10am-4:30pm, Sat 10am-1pm
- Little River: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm (closed 12:30-1:30pm), Sat 10am-2pm
- Diamond Harbour: Mon, Tue, Fri 2-6pm; Wed, Thu 10am-2pm; Sat 10am-1pm
- Salary - The salary band for this position goes from $115,466 to $128,295 per annum based on a 40 hour week. Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.
- Closing Date - Sunday 31st August
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.
