Senior Librarian Children & Youth

• Bring your passion for libraries and your local community to this exciting leadership role


• Become part of the vibrant Birkenhead Library team and make a real impact


• Senior role with opportunities to work across Kaipātiki Local Board Libraries

An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen for a Senior Librarian - Children and Youth to join the Kaipātiki Local Board, based in Birkenhead Library. This is a permanent position working 38 hours per week, including one weekend day.

Te hiranga o tēnei mahi: Why this role matters

A champion for literacy and learning, the Senior Librarian – Children and Youth is responsible for delivering responsive and engaging programmes and events for tamariki, rangatahi, and their whānau. This role is vital for connecting young people with our library; our goal is that young people can have fun, learn, and thrive through the services and programmes that we offer. This role also supports the day-to-day running of the library, providing leadership, opportunities for collaboration, and mentoring to staff in the team and across the local board.

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Ngā kawenga matua: Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with young people and their whānau, schools, pre-schools, and stakeholders


• Plan, design, and facilitate relevant and engaging programmes and events for tamariki and rangatahi


• Provide strong leadership; be the senior on-site and have the capability, capacity, confidence, and resilience to lead and delegate where needed


• Champion literacy and provide strong readers advisory for tamariki, rangatahi, and their whānau

He kōrero mōu: About you

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Passion for promoting literacy, learning and inclusion


• Confidence engaging with children, young people and whānau


• Strong communication and relationship-building skills


• Proven resilience and leadership with a collaborative, growth mindset

A professional LIANZA registration is highly regarded, but not necessary as Auckland Council offers support to achieve this.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

We offer ongoing support and commitment to your professional development in a friendly environment.

As part of our Auckland Council Group, you will gain access to many benefits and discounts including:

•             Option to buy an additional week’s annual leave

•             Four weeks annual leave, plus an additional week after five years

•             Additional day of leave for community activities

•             Discounts on attractions such as the Maritime Museum, Auckland Zoo & Auckland Art Gallery

•             Discounted Health & Life Insurance Policies

•             3.5% KiwiSaver on top of your salary

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Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini - My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.

Salary band G – $88 - $104k pro rata depending on skills & experience

Applications close: Sunday 9th August 2026 at 11.59pm

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.