Reading Services Assistant

The Reading Services Assistant is responsible for assisting the Reading Services team to deliver the national lending service to schools through effective circulation activities and support for the lending service processes.Working at the Department of Internal Affairs, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of New ZealandersServices to Schools sits within the Information and Knowledge Services branch, the Department’s epicentre of information management, culture and heritage. Our branch is all about collecting, storing and preserving important things that are precious to New Zealand.Our Reading Services Assistants play an important role in our Lending Service by:Issuing and checking in loansShelving of booksAssisting in other duties in our Auckland CentreWe are looking for someone with:Experience in general, clerical and administration workBasic familiarity with standard computer packagesKnowledge of basic library routines and proceduresAbility to undertake some heavy liftingAbility to deal with high volume workAbility to work well in a teamNCEA Level 2, University Entrance or Sixth Form Certificate or equivalentGood work ethics and attitudeCome and discover genuine job satisfaction by helping us deliver even better services to New Zealand schools.To learn more about the diverse, important mahi we do at Te Tari Taiwhenua and see why we're a great place to work, click here.We work to make New Zealand better for New Zealanders through our four outcome areas:People can easily access the services and information they needIwi, hapu and communities across New Zealand are safe, resilient and thrivingPeople's sense of belonging and collective memory builds an inclusive New ZealandNew Zealand is a well-functioning democracy across central and local governmentApplications close: 5pm, Friday 14 August 2020For more information please contact: Rosemary Tisdall, ph: +6493658842, e: **********