Community Engagement Librarian

Overview

Plan and deliver community library programs, build partnerships, and promote digital literacy.

Key Responsibilities

• program development
• outreach initiatives
• community engagement
• partnership building
• digital literacy

Tasks

-Develop and deliver engaging library programmes that foster literacy, digital confidence, and social connection. -Contribute to innovative outreach initiatives, including the Mobile Library and community-based events. -Support Napier Libraries’ mission to create inclusive, accessible spaces that enrich lives and strengthen communities. -Build strong partnerships with schools, community groups, and organisations to extend the reach of library services.

Requirements

• community
• outreach
• facilitation
• te reo
• kapa haka
• collaboration

What You Bring

-Creative, adaptable, and motivated to find new ways to engage and inspire Napier’s communities. -Experience delivering community, outreach, or educational programmes with strong organisational and facilitation skills. -Te Reo Māori language classes -Ka Awatea Cultural Wānanga + NCC Kapa Haka -Skilled at building positive relationships with diverse groups and collaborating effectively across teams.

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Benefits

-Quarterly values awards + Birthday vouchers + Social club -Discounted Health Insurance Work Scheme + Eye Test Subsidy -Employee Assistance Program (OCP) -Free flu vaccinations (annual) -Retailer Discounts + Study assistance

About Napier City Council

-Oversees civic services and infrastructure across suburbs like Taradale, Ahuriri, and Onekawa. -Guides urban planning, building consents, and three‑waters systems while maintaining roads, parks, libraries, and recreational facilities. -Supports tourism and community projects, including Aquatic Centre upgrades, Art Deco festivals, and aquarium development. -Provides specialist services such as three‑waters management, environmental health, emergency preparedness, building, and planning control. -Steers major infrastructure programs like road maintenance, water services, and public amenity enhancements across Napier. -Blends municipal management with event support and cultural attractions, shaping Napier as a warm, vibrant regional capital.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-pre-employment checks including criminal background checks -some roles may require health screening and drug testing