Current Vacancies
Cataloguer - Web, Sound and Vision | South Cluster Vacancy | East Cluster Vacancy
Library Customer Service
East Cluster - Miramar & Ruth Gotlieb Kilbirnie Libraries (Fixed term position, 40 hours per week)
Miramar and Ruth Gotlieb, Kilbirnie libraries help to deliver on Wellington City Libraries' vision by providing lending & reference services, library visits for local classes, out-visits to schools and pre-schools, and community outreach activities. WCC services are also provided via the Kilbirnie Service Centre. The team contributes to Libraries-wide services such as AnyQuestions, the WCL website, and to high school visits. This is achieved with a focus on excellent customer service in a positive team environment.
We are seeking applications for a full time, fixed term position of 40 hrs per week, until 17 April 2009, with preference given to applicants with children's and youth services experience.
This position is to be worked Monday to Friday with rostered late nights and Saturdays. It will be worked across both library sites on a rostered basis. There may also be the occasional requirement to work on Sunday at the Central Library. This is a stand-alone day paid at a higher rate.
The role includes:
- Enabling our customers to access all library services
- Participating in the planning and/or delivery of community outreach
- Contributing to the smooth operation of both sites by taking individual responsibility for a variety of administration tasks
- Delivering services to children and young adults.
We welcome applicants who:
- can make an enthusiastic contribution to a team focused on meeting customer needs
- are flexible, well organised and have an eye for detail
- are able to build rapport with our diverse range of customers
- have a proven record of using their initiative and the ability to sustain high work outputs, even when unsupervised
Wellington City Libraries offer a favourable training and development programme.
This position is available to internal and external applicants.
Enquiries should be directed to Jane Campbell or Sharon Macintyre (telephone (04) 387 1480); email jane.campbell@wcc.govt.nz or sharon.macintyre@wcc.govt.nz.
Position descriptions and application forms are available from all Wellington City Libraries. They are also available to download - Application Form, Customer Service Role Description.
Please send your expression of interest in the position, along with your CV and application form clearly marked "East Cluster vacancy" to:
Sharron Ashby
Organisational Support
Wellington City Libraries
P O Box 1992
Wellington 6140
Alternatively, hand your application in to the Information Desk, Ground Floor, Central Library, or email it to sharron.ashby@wcc.govt.nz.
Applications close at 5pm on Friday 1st August 2008.
Library Customer Service
South Cluster - Newtown, Brooklyn & Island Bay Libraries
Newtown, Brooklyn & Island Bay Libraries serve a diverse range of communities. Our team is customer focussed and helps to deliver on Wellington City Libraries' vision by providing lending & reference services, library visits for local classes, out-visits to schools and pre-schools, and community outreach activities. WCC services are also provided via the Newtown Service Centre. The team contributes to Libraries-wide services such as AnyQuestions, the WCL website, and to high school visits. This is achieved with a focus on excellent customer service in a positive team environment.
We are seeking applications for a full time, fixed term position of 40 hrs per week, until 17 April 2009, with a particular focus on children's and youth services.
This position will be worked across any of these three library sites and includes rostered Saturday mornings and occasional late nights. There may be the occasional requirement to work on Sunday at the Central Library. Sunday is a stand-alone day paid at a higher rate.
The role includes:
- Enabling our customers to access all library services
- Presenting fun & educational programmes to children
- Participating in the planning and delivery of community outreach visits to groups such as new migrants, parents' groups etc.
- Contributing to the smooth operation of small branch libraries by taking individual responsibility for a variety of administration tasks.
We welcome applicants who:
- have experience working with groups of children and can apply this in a library context
- can make an enthusiastic contribution to a team focused on meeting customer needs
- can achieve great results through attention to detail
- are flexible and well organised
- have a proven record of using their initiative and the ability to sustain high work outputs, even when unsupervised
Enquiries should be directed to Chris Hay or Sonia Coles at Newtown Library. (Phone 389 2830; email christopher.hay@wcc.govt.nz or sonia.coles@wcc.govt.nz).
Position descriptions and application forms are available from all Wellington City Libraries. They are also available to download - Application Form, Customer Service Role Description.
We welcome written expressions of interest, outlining what you would bring to and what you would gain from this opportunity. Please send or email this, along with your CV and an application form marked "South Cluster fulltime vacancy" to:
Sharron Ashby
Organisational Support
Wellington City Libraries
P O Box 1992
Wellington 6140
Alternatively, email your application to sharron.ashby@wcc.govt.nz.
Applications close at 5pm on Friday 25th July 2008.
Cataloguer - Web, Sound and Vision
Full-time permanent position
We are looking for a full-time Cataloguer to join Wellington City Libraries on a permanent basis. The Cataloguer is responsible for the provision of up to date collection records in a variety of formats, in order to support the achievement of Wellington City Council's strategic outcomes, business goals and objectives. Key tasks will include:
- The editing and creation of collection records, authority files and other indexes, particularly in relation to web based and non-book items, (including music) for the Libraries' network.
- Identifying, reporting and responding to opportunities for improving and enhancing cataloguing systems or item preparation.
- Using established project management methodologies to lead and/or participate in projects, particularly those projects whose outcomes aim to maximise customer interaction with the catalogue and collection.
To succeed in this challenging role you will require:
- A professional library qualification
- Extensive knowledge and experience in cataloguing, classification and library access systems.
- Advanced teamwork and strong interpersonal skills
- The ability to manage projects and tactical objectives to agreed deadlines
- The ability to think and question independently, without forgetting to pay attention to detail
Although based in the Central Library, you will be required to have a network wide focus, and may be required to work across the total library network in a number of sites, or roles over time.
Please contact Denise Clarkson, Team Leader on (04) 801 4136, or email denise.clarkson@wcc.govt.nz for any further information about the role.
Role descriptions and application forms can be collected from any Wellington City Library. They are also available to download: Application Form, Role Description
Please address completed applications to
Sharron Ashby
Organisational Support
Wellington City Libraries
P O Box 1992
Wellington 6140
Alternatively, email your application to sharron.ashby@wcc.govt.nz.
Applications close at 12 noon on Monday 28th July, 2008.
This position is open to internal & external applicants.
