Permanent | Part Time (30 hours per week) | Term Time Only
Ellesmere College -Te Kāreti o Waihora is a co-educational school, grounded in family values and a community focus, offering students from Year 7 to Year 13 an exceptional education.
We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic librarian to join our team and support the delivery of library services and resources to the College community.
About the Role
Reading Services: Promote and support a vibrant reading culture across the College through reading programmes, initiatives, and events.
Research Support: Assist students and staff with research and inquiry learning by providing relevant resources and guidance.
Library Spaces: Help maintain welcoming physical and digital library spaces, ensuring they are accessible and engaging for all users.
Library Resources: Assist in the development and curation of the library collection to support reading programmes and curriculum needs.
Service and Library Management: Manage the circulation desk, promote library services, and collaborate with staff to maximise resource usage.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will be a warm and friendly person who loves working with students. You will have experience or an interest in library operations and familiarity with reading advisory, research, and resource processing, preferably within an educational environment.
You will be confident in building collaborative relationships with teaching staff and students.
This role requires the successful person to be highly organised with the ability to multitask and balance competing priorities.
This position is covered by the Support Staff in Schools’ Collective Agreement (SSSCA). Remuneration and employment terms will be in accordance with the SSSCA Librarians and Library Assistants pay scale (or the equivalent Individual Employment Agreement [IEA] for non-union members).
What we offer | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou
Ongoing professional learning, development and opportunities.
Supportive, collaborative and passionate staff.
Located in a growing rural township within an increasingly diverse community.
We warmly welcome and encourage potential applicants to visit our school. Please contact us to arrange a tour.
How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono
Complete an Application form (available on our website: www.ellesmere.school.nz)
Email your completed application form, along with your cover letter and your CV, and any other supporting documents to the Principal’s Assistant: [email protected].
A copy of the job description can be requested by emailing: [email protected].
Applications close: 3pm, Wednesday 18th November, 2026