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Summary: Join Central Otago District Libraries as a friendly, tech-confident Library Assistant, offering customer-focused service, supporting programs, and contributing to a welcoming team. Highlights: 1. Warm, helpful customer service and digital device support 2. Supportive team culture with learning and development opportunities 3. Community-minded role making a meaningful impact 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 Tuesday-Friday 10am to 2:00pm and Saturday 9:30am to 1:30pm * Extra hours available through casual work About you: * 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
