Librarian - Junior School

• Commencing 14 January 2026
• Full-time, term-time + 4 weeks (42 weeks per annum)
• Albany location with park-like grounds
  

The opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi 

Kristin School is a co-educational, non-denominational, independent school on Auckland’s North Shore. It provides education for over 1800 students from Early Learning to Year 13. Offering both NCEA and International Baccalaureate programmes, our special character school was founded by parents more than 50 years ago. Guided by strong values of progress, vision, integrity and love, our environment supports all staff with excellent resources and facilities.

We are seeking an experienced Librarian to work with our Junior School students. Responsible for providing integrated information services, including digital, hard and soft media resources for all Junior School learners from Kindergarten to Year 6. This role is instrumental in making the Library a vibrant centre of learning, inquiry, knowledge creation, ideas and reading, where all community members feel welcome, supported and safe.

Reporting to the Head of Library Services you are supported by two experienced librarians for our Middle and Senior Schools. The hours are 8.00am - 4.30pm, Monday to Friday during term time, with 4 additional weeks across the term breaks to maintain library resources and prepare for the upcoming term. 

Important Skills | Nga Pūkenga Motuhake 

This role requires experience working in a school, community or other library. A professional library qualification or currently studying towards a professional library qualification (e.g. Open Polytechnic, Victoria University, Charles Sturt University or other appropriate and recognised course of study) is desirable. Experience working with Primary/Junior School or Intermediate/Middle School age students is required. Experience with the IB Primary Years would be an advantage.

What we offer | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

Kristin provides the following benefits:

• Well resourced and highly regarded Library facility
  
• Welcoming and supportive environment
  
• Staff recognition programme
• Free car parking onsite
• Staff tuition fee discount
• Support for professional learning and development
• Flu vaccinations, staff gymnasium, EAP services and other wellbeing incentives.
  

At Kristin, you will be part of a vibrant community committed to lifelong learning and professional development. Our beautiful campus and state-of-the-art facilities provide an inspiring environment for both teaching and learning. Our library is well supported and resourced by the School. Join us and contribute to a legacy of educational excellence.

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono 

Please apply online at www.kristincareers.nz and attach your CV and cover letter.  Please do not email your application.

If you would like to discuss this role in confidence or request a position description then please phone Alice Browne, HR & Recruitment Coordinator on (09) 415 5106.

Applications close Sunday 30 November 2025. Kristin School reserves the right to appoint a suitable candidate prior to the vacancy closing date.