SLANZA SCHOOL LIBRARY ASSOCIATION OF NEW ZEALAND AOTEAROA TE PUNA WHARE MAATAURANGA A KURA
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Current Vacancies 


School Librarian
New Plymouth

Position Information
Permanent, full-time (40 hours per week), Monday to Friday from 8.00am to 4.30pm, term time only
Grade C – Librarian in accordance with the SSSCA

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, organised, creative, and confident person to join our staff and manage our busy school library.

This role is for someone who is passionate about libraries, literacy, and learning. Applicants will have a forward-thinking approach and an interest in how the school library can continue to meet the changing needs of students and staff, both now and in the future.

A strong candidate will:
• Create a welcoming, inclusive, and engaging library environment.
• Have experience working in a library, with an understanding of managing library collections, systems and budgets.
• Promote and deliver a supportive and effective library service for all members of the school community, catering for diverse needs and interests.
• Enjoy working with young people and have the ability to inspire and assist our students and staff.
• Mentor our enthusiastic team of student librarians, fostering a positive culture of service and participation within the library.
• Have a passion for young adult literature and bring creative ideas to foster a love of reading.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and the wider school community.
• Be confident using digital technologies and have strong computer, information, and digital literacy skills. Experience with library management systems would be an advantage.

As well as the traditional library responsibilities, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop and contribute to a range of programmes and initiatives that may include:
• Year 9 orientation.
• Student Librarian programme.
• Information Fluency sessions.
• Senior curriculum topics.
• Student loan device management.
• Archives management– eg: school magazines, photographs, uniform.
• Exhibition co-ordination and management.
• Lunchtime clubs eg: Chess Club, Board games, etc.
• Encourage the booking of the space for classes or groups.
• Managing an electronic display board and keeping it up to date with schoolwide activities.

As a school community, we provide a caring and inclusive environment. The school has strong values, with Whakamana/Respect, Haepapa/Responsibility and Whanaungatanga/Positive Relationships, central to all we do. We offer ongoing professional learning, a supportive and welcoming staff and community, and well-resourced facilities.

Benefits:
• Free on-site parking.
• Yearly flu vaccinations offered.
• Access to TELUS Health wellbeing support services.
• Friendly team environment.

How to Apply:
If you have the required attributes, please complete the application form which can be found on our website www.npghs.school.nz under Vacancies: https://tinyurl.com/yvw9rpru. Send this, together with a covering letter and CV, to the HR Co-ordinator via email at [email protected]

School website
www.npghs.school.nz

Link to online vacancy details
https://nz.seek.com/job/93615618?ref=cm-ui
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Application closing date 
Monday 17 August 2026 at midday

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