Ma te ako, ka mōhio, ma te mōhio ka mārama, ma te mārama ka mātau.

I roto i te whakaiti, he kohā ki te tangata.’

 ‘From seeking, comes knowing from knowing comes understanding, from understanding comes wisdom. With gratitude, respect and humbleness you share your wisdom that grows others’.

 Do you have aspirations for the Ōtaki community in the realm of inclusion, connection, education and heritage?

Kāpiti Coast District Libraries and Cultural Services team is looking for someone to join our team in Ōtaki at a time of growth and change. We need someone who has a passion for our community and takes pride in providing excellent customer service.

 This role is the backbone to the library’s daily operations, so we need a person who is good at communication and organisation, so everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.

 Ōtaki is a reorua town situated on the beautiful Kāpiti Coast with a strong focus on education, te reo me ōna tikanga.  We are on a journey to fully realise our goal to be a community hub that is welcoming, engaging and inspirational. If this sounds like something you want to be part of, and you have some of the skills outlined below, we look forward to hearing from you.

 To be successful in this role you will have:

  • The ability to deliver an exceptional level of customer service
  • Highly effective interpersonal skills
  • Great time management skills: the ability to work both without supervision, and collaboratively as a trusted team member
  • Attention to detail
  • Digital literacy and the ability to learn new systems and processes
  • Holder of a current and valid NZ Driver’s Licence is essential

Working for the Kāpiti Coast District Council means being part of a caring, dynamic and effective customer-focused team who make a positive difference in the community we serve. 

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

More information can be found on the Job Vacancy page

Applications close 5pm, Sunday 27th August 2023.  

Written by Tumuaki Te Ropu Whakahau

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