School Librarian

This is a unique opportunity to join the staff of one of Auckland’s most successful schools as a School Librarian. The library is purpose built and is situated in the Murray Nairn Building which opened in 2024.  The staff are passionate and friendly, with a strong focus on boosting reading engagement, building and promoting our collections and nurturing meaningful student connections.  We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic part time permanent librarian to join our team.  Ideally the successful candidate will have experience in working in libraries, a good understanding of library systems and a passion for supporting teenagers in their reading journey.

Working alongside the Library Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining the library collection , supporting readers advisory and creating a welcoming environment for students.

Personal Qualities and Requirements:

  • Suitably qualified registered teacher/teacher-librarian/librarian
  • Strong administrative skills, organized and confident with library systems and processes
  • Experience in cataloguing and/or Oliver
  • Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Passion for reading, with a wide knowledge of books and authors, particularly teen literature
  • Confidence and willingness to support the Library Manager in delivering book talks and reading engagement initiatives with students
  • Ability to maintain a library atmosphere that is vibrant, inclusive and collaborative and also supportive of reading and study
  • Ability to advise on the effective use of online resources
  • Experienced in supporting research and learning and in using e-platforms such as EPIC
  • Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people and interests, including students, staff, National Library
  • Demonstrates high levels of initiative and is adaptable and flexible
  • Keeps up to date with current developments in related area.
  • Must be competent with Microsoft.
  • Professional in appearance and manner.

This is a permanent, term time only role of 30 hours per week

Applicants for this position should have NZ Residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Any enquires to Sarah Hayes [email protected] or (09) 815 4038.

Please send your cover letter, completed Mount Albert Grammar School staff application form and CV to [email protected].

Click here for the Mount Albert Grammar School staff application form, and here for the job description.

Sports Administrator (including Administration and Coaching Support with the Rowing programme)

Mount Albert Grammar School is one of New Zealand’s top secondary schools and we are seeking an experienced sports administrator to join us.  The successful candidate will have experience in rowing and will be able to support the rowing programme with coaching and administration support within the programme.

The school has a proud tradition of student participation in sport.

The role is a full-time position, and you must have the availability to work weekends as required, particularly over the rowing season.

The primary focus of the role is to provide administrative support to the Director of Rowing and the Director of Sport to ensure the smooth running and on-going development of sport.

The successful applicant will be a team player with excellent communication and administration skills and be proficient with Excel and Microsoft packages and have the ability to build rapport with a wide range of internal employees.

Applicants for this position should have NZ Residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Any enquires to Sarah Hayes [email protected] or (09) 815 4038.

Please send your cover letter, completed Mount Albert Grammar School staff application form and CV to [email protected].

Click here for the Mount Albert Grammar School staff application form, and here for the job description.