Lead Librarian

Mangawhai Library | Full-Time Permanent Role - Monday to Saturday, 40 Hours Per Week

Do you love libraries, learning, and connecting people with information and resources?

Due to an internal promotion, we're looking for a Lead Librarian to oversee the day-to-day operations of our Mangawhai Library. This is a practical, community-focused role where you'll lead a small team, support library programmes and events and help create a welcoming and engaging experience for our customers every day.

Working closely with the Team Manager Libraries, you'll coordinate daily activities, support staff and volunteers, maintain library services and collections and ensure our library remains a valuable community hub.

What you'll be doing

• Leading the day-to-day operation of Mangawhai Library
• Supporting and coordinating a small team of Library Assistants, casual staff and volunteers
• Delivering excellent customer service and helping customers access library resources and technology
• Supporting the planning and delivery of library programmes, events, activities and displays, while promoting library services through social media and other channels
• Monitoring library systems, reports and processes
• Contributing to projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Supporting collection maintenance and stock management.

About you

You'll be someone who enjoys working with people, takes pride in delivering great service, and can confidently balance leadership responsibilities with hands-on library work.

You'll ideally bring

• Experience leading or coordinating a team in a library, customer service or community-focused environment
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to build positive relationships
• Confidence using technology and helping others use digital tools and systems
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• A proactive approach and willingness to get involved wherever needed
• A genuine interest in libraries, reading, learning and community engagement.

A library qualification would be an advantage but isn't essential. We're equally interested in your ability to lead, deliver great service, and create positive experiences for our community.

Why join us?

At Kaipara District Council, we're committed to delivering great outcomes for our communities and creating a positive workplace for our people.

In addition to a meaningful role, we offer:

• An emphasis on career pathways with ongoing professional development, study assistance options, and secondment and promotion opportunities
• 1 paid day off per year to volunteer in the Kaipara community
• Staff healthcare, banking and retail discounts
• A culture of health and wellbeing with free EAP services and regular staff wellness initiatives
• 5 weeks Annual Leave after 5 years' service

About Kaipara District Council

At Kaipara District Council, the work you do matters.

Every day, our people help shape the future of the district by working alongside communities, businesses and local organisations to deliver outcomes that make a real difference.

We're a collaborative and supportive organisation guided by our values of mahi tahi (teamwork), mana (integrity), pono (trustworthy), whakaute (respect), and mahia te mahi (make it happen). These values aren't just words on a wall - they influence how we work with each other, how we engage with our communities and how we approach the challenges and opportunities ahead.

If you're looking for a role where your ideas are valued, your work has visible impact, and you're part of a team committed to making a positive difference for Kaipara, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today!

https://kaiparadc.recruitmenthub.co.nz/Careers & enter ref code: 6922196.

Please refer to the job description for more information, or contact Kevin Whitehead, People & Talent Advisor at ***email_hidden***

Applications close 02 September 2026

Please note that the preferred candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including criminal history and police vetting checks.