Libraries Manager

The Role

Are you passionate about fostering knowledge and connecting communities? We are seeking a dynamic and visionary individual to join our team as a Libraries Manager. This role will be at the forefront of transforming lives through education, inspiration, and meaningful connections.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented and innovative people leader to manage our highly motivated Library Teams. As the Libraries Manager, you will play a pivotal role in managing and leading the Timaru Library, Temuka Library and Service Centre, and Geraldine Library and Service Centre. We need you to bring your high energy, strong communication skills and passion. We are looking for someone who will set the strategic direction, lead ongoing development projects and create a future vision.

The Timaru District Libraries strive to lead the way in the Library world- we embrace technology and advancement, and our successful applicant will drive development and community engagement in this space.

To be successful in this role you will need to:

• Be dynamic in your approach
• Inspire and motivate your team
• Engage with our community to meet their needs

If you're excited about leading a team, shaping the future of library services and delivering amazing services everyday, we want to hear from you!

This is a permanent role and offers 40 hours per week. The annual salary range for this role is $132,208.16 – 155,539.01 per annum. Check out a copy of the position description here: https://www.timaru.govt.nz/resources/pulse/Position-Description-Libraries-Manager-August-2026.pdf . If you are unable to download the Position Description, or for further information, please email us at [email protected].

You must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job. Applications close 5pm, 17th September 2026, however we do recruit as we go so if you are interested get your application in quick. You can register through our careers website www.timaru.govt.nz/jobs.

The District

Timaru District is a thriving and innovative community. It is the central hub for the South Island, servicing a large agricultural heartland, with a growing economy that provides the import and export gateway for primary sectors. We boast a Top 10 most loved beach in New Zealand and have access to mountains, rivers, and lakes, making Timaru an ideal destination for recreational, sporting, and cultural pursuits.

Let's not forget about that 7 minute commute to work!

The Organisation

The Timaru District Council aims to enable democratic local decision-making and action by, and on behalf of communities, to promote the social, economic, environmental, and cultural well-being of its communities in the present and for the future. With around 400 staff, there are a diverse range of roles from front facing community to support and technical specialists.