Keeper

Keeper - Wellington, New Zealand

Employer: Wellington Zoo Trust 

Work Type/s: Full Time 

Classification/s: Animal Welfare & Protection, Environment & Sustainability 

Sector/s: Local Government 

Location: International

Wellington Zoo is a treasure, housing significant animals and plants and employing people who are passionate about conservation, learning and engagement.  We are committed to providing opportunities for people to find their personal connection with nature and our dream is to be the best little Zoo in the world.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our Life Science team as a Keeper on a permanent full time basis (40 hours per week). The successful applicant will be responsible for the daily care of a variety of species and habitats within the Zoo’s animal collection. They will also need to be confident engaging with our visitors.

To be considered for this opportunity you will need to have:

• Experience in captive animal keeping and daily husbandry.
• Knowledge of behavioural and environmental enrichment techniques.
• The ability to work with limited supervision, solve problems and work well in a team environment.
• The flexibility to work on a roster that includes weekends and public holidays.
• Good written and verbal communication skills combined with excellent visitor engagement skills.
• Whilst not essential a National Certificate in Captive Wild Animals or equivalent qualification would be an advantage.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit.

For further information including a position description and application form please go to http://www.wellingtonzoo.com/net/jobs/.

Job Description click HERE

How to apply for this job
To apply please email your covering letter, CV and completed application form to:
 zooapplications@wellingtonzoo.com,

using the subject line: Keeper application to

Zoo Keeper Vacancy,
C/- Wellington Zoo Trust,
200 Daniell Street,
Newtown,
Wellington 6021.

Applications must be received by Wednesday 17 July 2013.

Senior Keeper Reptiles

Senior Keeper Reptiles

Wellington Zoo is a treasure, housing significant populations of animals, plants and people who are passionate about conservation, education and recreation. A magical place of learning and fun, our goal is to leave visitors with a sense of wonder and respect for nature, and a belief in the need for a sustainable co-existence between wildlife and people. Our dream is to be the best little zoo in the world.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our Life Science team as a full time permanent (40 hours per week) Senior Keeper of Reptiles. Reporting to the Team Leader Reptiles, the successful applicant will be responsible for the daily care and management of a variety of reptile and invertebrate species and habitats within the Zoo’s animal collection. Visitor engagement is an essential component of this role and as such requires a 'people person' with a can do attitude.

To be considered for this opportunity you will need to have:

A National Certificate in Captive Wild Animals or equivalent qualification.

Three year’s experience in reptile keeping and husbandry, enclosure design and invertebrate experience would be desirable.

Knowledge of behavioural and environmental enrichment techniques.

The ability to work with limited supervision, solve problems and work well in a team environment.

The flexibility to work on a roster that includes weekends and public holidays.

Good written and verbal communication skills.

Application form


To apply please email your covering letter, CV and completed application form to zooapplications@wellingtonzoo.com or post to Zoo Keeper Vacancy, C/- Wellington Zoo Trust, 200 Daniell Street, Newtown, Wellington 6021.


Applications must be received by 12 noon, Tuesday 10 January 2012

For more information please e-mail: zooapplications@wellingtonzoo.com

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Wellington Zoo - Keeper

Keeper

Wellington Zoo is a treasure, housing significant populations of animals, plants and people who are passionate about conservation, education and recreation. A magical place of learning and fun, our goal is to leave visitors with a sense of wonder and respect for nature, and a belief in the need for a sustainable co-existence between wildlife and people. Our dream is to be the best little zoo in the world.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our Life Science team as a full time permanent (40 hours per week) Keeper. The successful applicant will be responsible for the daily care of a variety of species and habitats within the Zoo’s animal collection.

To be considered for this opportunity you will need to have:

A National Certificate in Captive Wild Animals or equivalent qualification.

Experience in captive animal keeping and daily husbandry.

Knowledge of behavioural and environmental enrichment techniques.

The ability to work with limited supervision, solve problems and work well in a team environment.

The flexibility to work on a roster that includes weekends and public holidays.

Good written and verbal communication skills.

Application form

To apply please email your covering letter, CV and completed application form to zooapplications@wellingtonzoo.com or post to Zoo Keeper Vacancy, C/- Wellington Zoo Trust, 200 Daniell Street, Newtown, Wellington 6021.



Applications must be received by 12 noon, Tuesday 10 January 2012


For more information please e-mail: zooapplications@wellingtonzoo.com

***

Please Mention
 Zoo News Digest
should you apply for this post

For regular updated Zoo News, Views, Reviews and Vacancies please visit
 Zoo News Digest
on

Please Visit
The Zoo Professionals Book Store
if you are looking for a book. This is an Amazon affiliate and you will get a good deal

also
 you can subscribe to the largest and longest established zoo related ezine
by clicking

HERE

To advertise in Zoo News Digest please see HERE 

Money for Free

If you can write, you can earn. Write about what you like or what you know about. Build up a passive income which will earn you money daily. No catch, no charge. Click on the link below and you could start earning today