Department of Corrections Looking for Librarian at Tamaki, Auckland Full Time

About the Job

He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata – What is the most important thing in the world? It is the people, it is the people, it is the people (Maori proverb)

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Nau mai, Haere mai, we welcome you to join our whānau. We are on the lookout for a Librarian to join our Team. Previous experience as a Librarian is not essential however a passion for working with people to grow and develop a love for books and learning is a must. You will support literacy needs, provide resources for constructive use of leisure time, support educational initiatives and open pathways for reintegration and rehabilitation through our resources.

Auckland Prison provides library services directly to the people in our care. It is a constantly changing environment. Primary responsibilities will include;

• Working as part of a Team to oversee the prison library services and resources.
• Engaging with the people in our care of all ages and learning levels.
• Maintaining the function of the library spaces, including sourcing and updating resources and keeping it modern.
• Being creative in a unique environment, engaging with new users and supporting ‘programmes’ associated with learning and education.
• Overseeing the issuing and returns process on site
• Deliver books via trolley to people in units across the site and discuss their reading needs
• Engage with external stakeholders who donate books to the site

Mōu | About you

You won’t necessarily be an experienced Librarian however you will have a passion for books and the experiences they can open an individual up to. You will be proactive in nature and quick to think outside the square when it comes to engaging with people with varying literacy levels across diverse cultural needs and expectations.

The salary band for this position is $57,431 – $62,684

Ko wai mātou | About us

Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whānau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu.

As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and whānau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy – Hōkai Rangi (https://careers.corrections.govt.nz/strategy).

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience. Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success – we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values.

It is an exciting time to join us and we continue to seek out talented individuals who are committed to an inclusive, vibrant workplace. We recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals, and that of the collective talent in our whānau. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered.

If you want to find out more about a career with us, visit careers.corrections.govt.nz or email our team at [email protected].

Kano ārai mate KOWHEORI-19 | COVID-19 vaccinations

As part of our COVID-19 response, all people working at Ara Poutama Aotearoa are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access our workplaces. This is to ensure we continue to do all we can to keep everyone safe from the impacts of COVID-19, now and into the future.