Make a real difference in your community every day.
Central Otago District Libraries are looking for a friendly, tech‑confident Library Assistant to join our Alexandra team. If you enjoy helping people, love learning, and want a role with real variety, this could be the perfect fit.
Key Responsibilities:
Library Assistant job description
You’ll be part of a welcoming, supportive team helping deliver a modern, customer‑focused library service.
In this role you will:
- Provide warm, helpful customer service
- Help customers with digital devices, WiFi, public computers and printing/scanning
- Support programmes and events (e.g. story times, school visits, digital literacy sessions)
- Being our regular Saturday library assistant
- Hours are approximately 20 hours per week across Tuesday-Friday 10am to 2:00pm and Saturday 9:30am to 1:30pm
- Extra hours available through casual work
About you:
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Friendly, approachable and community‑minded
- Confident with technology and enjoys supporting others
- Organised, accurate and comfortable following procedures
- Able to use initiative and work both independently and in a team
- Enthusiastic about books, learning and helping people of all ages
- Library or customer service experience is an advantage, but not essential.
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn matter most.
Benefits:
- An active social club
- Learning and development opportunities
- Supportive team culture
- Wellbeing programme
About our organisation:
Here at Central Otago District Council, we are a team with a common goal – to make a meaningful impact on our community and shaping the future of this remarkable region. Joining CODC means more than just finding a new workplace; it’s about becoming a part of a network of forward-thinking individuals who are passionate about creating a positive and enjoyable work environment every day.
As a values-based organisation, we centre our work on our whakataukī: ‘Me manaaki tētahi ki tētahi, me pakihiwitahi te tū – kia haere tahi ai tātou’ - Respect each other, stand shoulder to shoulder – So that we may travel on this journey together.
How to apply:
Ready to jump in? We’d love to meet you. Send us your resume and a short cover letter telling us why this role feels right for you. We’re reviewing applications as they come in, so don’t wait — take the next step today.
To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal.
Applications close: 06/03/2026
Any enquiries about this role please email: people@codc.govt.nz
