Library Manager

at  Auckland Council

HE ANGITŪTANGA: THE OPPORTUNITY

We are currently looking for a Manager, Community Place – Papakura Library and Council Service Centre, come and lead our passionate and highly motivated team of 13! You will be responsible for leading day-to-day operational management of the library and council services including responsibility for financial and staffing allocations. You will create effective community practice, addressing needs and priorities of the local board and local communities, and provide a safe, and welcoming environment for customers and staff.

Among others, your day-to-day duties will be to:

• Facilitate and grow community and partner-led activity to deliver services including programmes and events
• Provide facility and people management which meets the needs of our diverse community
• Collaboratively manage the recruitment and induction of staff for the local board team, as well as the mentoring, upskilling and coaching of existing staff
• Lead and develop our community-based staff for delivering excellence in visitor experiences.

This is a permanent opportunity working 40 hours per week requiring flexibility to work across the Manurewa-Papakura local boards as required. The library is open six days a week (Mon – Sat).
To see the position description, please click here.

Among others, your day-to-day duties will be to:

• Facilitate and grow community and partner-led activity to deliver services including programmes and events
• Provide facility and people management which meets the needs of our diverse community
• Collaboratively manage the recruitment and induction of staff for the local board team, as well as the mentoring, upskilling and coaching of existing staff
• Lead and develop our community-based staff for delivering excellence in visitor experiences

Some key requirements to be successful in this role:

• Leadership and Management Experience: Proven ability to develop people and teams, bringing innovative ways of working.
• Strategic and Operational Capability: Skilled in responding and delivering relevant services alongside the community.
• Adaptive Leadership Style: Reflective, responsive, and able to bring about community and team improvements.
• Relationship Building: Essential to success in delivering services and partnering within the Papakura local board communities.
• Embracing Change and Diversity: Skilled in guiding teams through ambiguity, fostering diverse thinking, and creating a positive culture