Title: Team Leader Operational Services | Auckland Zoo
Central Auckland, NZ, 1010
He angitūtanga: The opportunity
Team Leader Operational Services
Auckland Zoo is a community-serving cultural organisation with a mission to ‘bring people together to build a future for wildlife’. Through science, learning & training, and strengthening our relationship with Te Ao Māori, we strive for excellence in animal care & welfare, conserve wildlife in the wild and nurture a lifelong connection with nature to enhance the well-being of our communities.
This hands-on leadership role actively manages Auckland Zoo’s Operational Services Team.
With responsibility for the delivery of Stores, Browse, Groundskeeping, and Hygiene Services, this position plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth and sustainable operation of the Zoo, supporting its world-class visitor experience and animal care standards.
This is your chance to join a values-driven organisation that is committed to conservation, innovation, and excellence in everything we do. You will report directly to the Zoo Facilities Manager and will have approximately 4-8 direct reports, depending on the team structure.
To review the full position description, please click here: Team Leader Operational Services
The role is 40 hours per week; however, this role requires flexible working, including some evening and weekend work, which may include public holidays as required to manage and deliver the role’s portfolio.
He kōrero mōu: About you
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
Salary range: $80 – 90k per annum, based on skillset and experience.
There is also an ever-growing range of discounts and partnership benefits, for a snapshot of these please click here: Snapshot
We’re a fun, enthusiastic and hard-working team that is passionate about Auckland Zoo’s mission to build a future for wildlife and wild places. We value diverse perspectives and experiences and welcome individuals who share our commitment to making a meaningful impact.
For more information on Auckland Zoo, please visit our website.
- Please provide a bespoke cover letter (max 1 page) and a concise CV (max. 3 pages)
- You do not need to add your roles in the non-mandatory fields if your CV is up to date.
- You need to be a resident in Aotearoa, New Zealand or Oceania and already eligible to live/work in Aotearoa, New Zealand. We are unable to support visa applications for this role.
- Applications close at 11:59pm Monday 28th April 2025
If you have specific questions after reading the advert and PD, please contact:
gina.seward@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz.
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.
Please note you may be required to conduct Police Vetting, MOJ and/or Drug and Alcohol testing checks if your role requires this and any other pre-employment checks required including eligibility to work in NZ, references and qualification checks if you are the preferred candidate.
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