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Host | Pou Tiaki - Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub (Fixed term)
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Hutt City Council
Job Description
Working at our Wainuiomata Library/Neighbourhood Hub
Friendly, cohesive team environment, making a difference in the communities we serve
Competitive pay package, we pay the living wage
About the role
We have a fixed term position available until 24 December 2026 as Host | Pou Tiaki at the Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub. This is a lively, welcoming space with a strong sense of community.
As a Pou Tiaki, you’ll be the friendly and approachable face of our libraries and hubs, providing information and support to customers and the wider community. You’ll play a key role in connecting our library with the community, supporting activities such as school holiday programmes, arts and culture initiatives, community events, general enquiries, and day-to-day library tasks. No two days are the same!
Position Details
Fixed term through to 24 December 2026
40 hours / 5 shifts per week
Tuesday to Friday – 9.15am to 5.45pm
Saturday – 8.45am to 5.15pm
About You
We are looking for an innovative and community focused person with a can-do attitude and passion for developing and supporting library programmes and hub services. You will have an outstanding customer service and community-led development ethos, with the ability to work alongside a diverse range of people of all ages and from every part of our community.
Working with our team, you'll have a variety of different responsibilities working alongside children and adults. We are seeking someone who embraces biculturalism and cultural diversity, has confidence dealing with a wide range of customer groups, is confident using technology and recognises their own strengths and areas that require development.
About Us
Kia noho mai tēnei tāone hei pou herenga waka, hei pou herenga kaupapa, hei wāhi whai hua ki hōna iwi. At Hutt City Council our vision is to build a connected, resilient and inclusive city where all of our people thrive. Working here is truly rewarding, knowing across all our roles, we're making a genuine difference to Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai Lower Hutt.
Our Neighbourhood Hubs and Library Services business unit works with the community to realise its full potential. Maintaining active and vibrant networks, both within Council and across our shared spaces, our Neighbourhood Hubs and Library Services business unit aims to enhance the impact of our collective efforts for the communities we serve.
Come join us at Hutt City Council where our work is forging strong foundations for the future of our diverse and growing community and creating an environment where everybody thrives. Tūhono mai. Come join us.
We recognise rewarding you is not only about your pay, so we've outlined some of the great benefits that may be available to you as an employee of Hutt City Council. Read more about them here: careers.huttcity.govt.nz/your-total-rewards
Applications close at 11.55pm on Tuesday 25 August 2026.
Please note we may review applications before the closing date and encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to withdraw the job advertisement at any time.
Job Details
Reference #
28726
Posted on
11 Aug 2026
Closes on
25 Aug 2026 23:55
Expertise
Libraries and community facilities
Work type(s)
Fixed term full-time
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Friendly, cohesive team environment, making a difference in the communities we serve
Competitive pay package, we pay the living wage
About the role
We have a fixed term position available until 24 December 2026 as Host | Pou Tiaki at the Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub. This is a lively, welcoming space with a strong sense of community.
As a Pou Tiaki, you’ll be the friendly and approachable face of our libraries and hubs, providing information and support to customers and the wider community. You’ll play a key role in connecting our library with the community, supporting activities such as school holiday programmes, arts and culture initiatives, community events, general enquiries, and day-to-day library tasks. No two days are the same!
Position Details
Fixed term through to 24 December 2026
40 hours / 5 shifts per week
Tuesday to Friday – 9.15am to 5.45pm
Saturday – 8.45am to 5.15pm
About You
We are looking for an innovative and community focused person with a can-do attitude and passion for developing and supporting library programmes and hub services. You will have an outstanding customer service and community-led development ethos, with the ability to work alongside a diverse range of people of all ages and from every part of our community.
Working with our team, you'll have a variety of different responsibilities working alongside children and adults. We are seeking someone who embraces biculturalism and cultural diversity, has confidence dealing with a wide range of customer groups, is confident using technology and recognises their own strengths and areas that require development.
About Us
Kia noho mai tēnei tāone hei pou herenga waka, hei pou herenga kaupapa, hei wāhi whai hua ki hōna iwi. At Hutt City Council our vision is to build a connected, resilient and inclusive city where all of our people thrive. Working here is truly rewarding, knowing across all our roles, we're making a genuine difference to Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai Lower Hutt.
Our Neighbourhood Hubs and Library Services business unit works with the community to realise its full potential. Maintaining active and vibrant networks, both within Council and across our shared spaces, our Neighbourhood Hubs and Library Services business unit aims to enhance the impact of our collective efforts for the communities we serve.
Come join us at Hutt City Council where our work is forging strong foundations for the future of our diverse and growing community and creating an environment where everybody thrives. Tūhono mai. Come join us.
We recognise rewarding you is not only about your pay, so we've outlined some of the great benefits that may be available to you as an employee of Hutt City Council. Read more about them here: careers.huttcity.govt.nz/your-total-rewards
Applications close at 11.55pm on Tuesday 25 August 2026.
Please note we may review applications before the closing date and encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to withdraw the job advertisement at any time.
Job Details
Reference #
28726
Posted on
11 Aug 2026
Closes on
25 Aug 2026 23:55
Expertise
Libraries and community facilities
Work type(s)
Fixed term full-time
Show less
