Library Assistant

Job Description:

• Are you an organised self-starter with excellent self-management skills?
• Do you have previous experience providing high-quality customer service?
• Can you communicate accurately and work effectively within a team environment?

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Library Assistant to join the Resource and Acquisitions team on a permanent, full-time basis. The role will be responsible for purchasing and processing of the Library’s collections in all formats and undertaking a range of operational activities which support the access and discoverability of the library’s electronic and physical resources.

Our team is fast-paced, likes sharing ideas and working collaboratively. We offer you professional development opportunities, including Te reo Māori and other university-run workshops and programmes. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with an interest in a career in libraries and a commitment to providing exceptional customer service.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You will be a motivated, customer-focused individual with excellent self-management skills. You will thrive in this role with an excellent manner with people, strong attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize effectively. This role is busy, challenging, extremely rewarding and interesting for the individual who wants to further your career in the Library or Information profession.

You will be a highly organised self-starter who relishes working autonomously as well as contributing positively to a high performing team. You will need effective time management and maintain a high standard of service to both students and staff. The ability to remain calm under pressure and thrive working with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Key requirements:

• Demonstrated ability to communicate accurately and appropriately, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and the ability to problem solve.
• Demonstrated experience of working effectively within a team environment.
• Demonstrated experience of providing high quality customer service.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office and demonstrated ability to develop proficiency in new software applications.

Role Description:

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Close date for vacancy:

19 April 2026.

Contact details for vacancy:

If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Ivy Guo (ivy.guo@vuw.ac.nz).

How to apply:

Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter.

Applicants who do not have residency or citizenship and require a visa to work at the University must clearly indicate their visa status in their application and understand that if they do not have a current, relevant visa, they will need to secure this independently.

We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.