Title:  Interpretation Coordinator

Date:  18 Mar 2025
Location: 

Central Auckland, NZ, 1010

Description: 

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Interpretation Co-ordinator

 

Auckland Zoo’s mission is to bring people together to build a future for wildlife. We achieve this by demonstrating care for wildlife, inspiring visitors to value wildlife, supporting conservation efforts, and fostering a high-performance culture.

 

Auckland Zoo is looking for an Interpretation Coordinator to help bring our exhibits to life through innovative and high-quality interpretation.

 

About the Role:

 

As an Interpretation Coordinator, you will assist in developing and delivering engaging and educational interpretative content throughout the zoo. Working closely with the Interpretation Advisor, you will ensure Auckland Zoo maintains a clear and unique voice, fostering meaningful connections with our visitors and inspiring them to take sustainable, environmentally friendly actions.

 

This is a permanent full-time position of 40 hours per week Monday to Friday some weekend work as required.

 

The position reports directly to the Interpretation Advisor.

 

To read the full position description please click HERE

 

He kōrero mōu: About you

 

We are looking for someone who is:

  • A creative storyteller with a passion for conservation and environmental education.
  • An excellent communicator with strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
  • Organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
  • Visually aware, with an understanding of design principles and an ability to present information in an engaging way.
  • A team player, fostering positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Proficient in digital tools, including Microsoft Office. Experience with graphic design and electronic artwork development is a plus.
  • Familiar with te reo Māori and tikanga or willing to develop their knowledge in this area.
  • To guide you further we require:

Qualifications & Experience:

 

  • A diploma in science communication, museum studies, journalism, teaching, or a related field.
  • Experience in interpretation, written communications, or conservation education.
  • Experience in a zoo environment is preferred but not essential.

 

 

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

This fantastic role enables you to work in a fun and stimulating environment, in lovely surroundings and to mix and mingle with a broad variety of people.

 

The salary for this role is $67,000 -   70,000  (per annum, skills and experience dependant), four weeks annual leave, rising to five weeks after three years, and a range of partnership discounts and benefits; a snapshot of which can be viewed Here

 

Tono mo te mahi/To Apply 

 

  • Please provide a bespoke cover letter and CV
  • No need to add your roles in the non-mandatory fields if your CV is up to date
  • You need to have the right to work in NZ already. We are unable to support visa applications for this role.
  • Close date: Sunday 30th at 23:59

 


Tātaki Auckland Unlimited is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.

 

Employees in receipt of salary protection and/or on the predecessor Tātaki Auckland Unlimited terms and conditions of employment, please note that the salary protection and/or predecessor Auckland Unlimited terms and conditions, including relocation, apply to your current position. Should you change to a new position (other than any secondment) you will be issued with a new employment letter of offer with current Auckland Unlimited terms and conditions.

 

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He kōrero mō Tātaki: About Tātaki

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited is part of the Auckland Council whānau, responsible for Auckland Live, Auckland Zoo, Auckland Conventions, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, New Zealand Maritime Museum, Auckland Stadiums, and many of the festivals and events that make Auckland a great place to live and visit.

Our people are driven by passion and a sense of service to Aucklanders. What we share is our love of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland and our passion about the work we each do to make it a dynamic and exciting place. 

Each part of Tātaki is important, but when we come together, we bind into something more powerful than the sum of our parts. We all work in partnership with each other and our delivery partners, to make Tāmaki Makaurau a vibrant place where everyone can thrive.