Assistant Librarian – Learning

Job Description:

Ngā Puna Mātauraka o Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury Library
Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

• Permanent position | 18.25 hours per week
• Weds (afternoon/3.75hrs),Thurs (all day/7.5hrs),Fri (all day/7.5hrs)
• 5 weeks annual leave +5 days university holidays

Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā! He hiahia, he pūkenga nōu ki te mahi a te Kaiāwhina ? Nāia te pōwhiri nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te tūranga nei.

Āu Mahi | What You Will Do

UC Library is looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Librarian to join our Engagement and Learning Support team.

As Assistant Librarian – Learning, you will help deliver high-quality on-campus and online library services that support student success and engagement. You will have a specific focus on Te Rua Makerspace. You will collaborate across the Library and wider University to ensure facilities are safe, accessible and welcoming, while providing knowledgeable assistance to library users.

This is a varied and people-focused role where you will:

• Support the smooth operation of library facilities and learning spaces across the library network
• Assist students, staff and visitors with library resources, technology and services
• Coordinate communications and act as a key point of contact for enquiries
• Maintain equipment, resources and facilities to ensure safe and effective use
• Support operations in Te Rua Makerspace (Te Rua Makerspace | UC)
• Collect data and report on service usage
• Train colleagues, students, and volunteers on health and safety and in the use of equipment
• Contribute to library events, initiatives and student engagement activities
• Support process improvement, documentation and reporting on library services
• Develop and promote library resources and services to help students make the most of their learning experience.

Mōu | Who You Are

You will be well organised, proactive and committed to excellent service and you will also be able to demonstrate:

• 3–4 years’ experience in a library, customer service or administrative role within a large organisation (tertiary sector experience desirable)
• Experience supporting staff and volunteers in using equipment such as 3D printers, garment printers and sewing machines
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Excellent organisational, problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Experience coordinating processes, services or small projects
• Confidence using digital systems and learning new technologies
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently and take initiative
• An understanding of health and safety practices in a workplace environment
• An alignment with our organisation's values and culture, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment.

A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent qualification) is required. Experience with library systems or services would be advantageous.

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With

You will work alongside a diverse and passionate library team who provide a range of services, resources and expertise that supports undergraduate and postgraduate learning, research and teaching. We do this through the provision of information resources; reference and information services; digital literacy programmes; e-learning support and academic liaison; research support including repositories; student and academic support from our Subject Specialist Librarians, Kaitakawaenga Māori and Pacific Liaison Librarians and our heritage collections and specialist staff. For more information about our team, please visit us at UC Library

Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC

At UC, being part of our team means more than just a job. We are committed to supporting our kaimahi | staff’s career and wellbeing with benefits designed to help our kaimahi grow and feel connected, supported and valued.

UC’s Benefits approach is shaped by Ngā Uara | Our Values Whanaungatanga, Tiakitanga, and Manaakitanga.

For more information about Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, please visit https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/

The closing date for this position is: 20 April 2026 (midnight, NZ time)*Please note, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place before the close date.*

Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply

Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.

Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to WorkatUC@canterbury.ac.nz

You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role.

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