Title:  Veterinary Records Assistant

• Veterinary Records Assistant at Auckland Zoo permanent, part-time (minimum 16h/week), starting February 2026 
• Inspiring environment working alongside passionate people
• Unique career opportunity working within the lush environment of Auckland Zoo
• Annualised salary is $66,342.

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Auckland is a global city with stunning scenery, wonderful beaches and sub-tropical islands. It is also a city with one of the most progressive zoos in the world. At Auckland Zoo, wildlife conservation and environmental sustainability is at the very heart of what we do. Our mission is “to bring people together to build a future for wildlife” and our strategic roadmap to achieve this mission and identifies seven core commitments: excellence in animal care & welfare; enhancing the well-being of our communities; nurturing a lifelong connection with nature; conserving wildlife in the wild; science, learning and training; strengthening our relationship with Te Ao Maori; & evolving our organisation sustainably.  

We are currently seeking a part-time Veterinary Records Assistant, as a valued member of the Veterinary Services Department at Auckland Zoo, which is located inside Auckland Zoo’s New Zealand Centre for Conservation Medicine. The veterinary team of 10+ zoo professionals work collaboratively to deliver positive Conservation Medicine outcomes for the zoo and for external stakeholders.  

You will positively contribute to the zoo’s mission in the following core areas of responsibility:

• Administration of the veterinary records databases, ensuring they are kept up-to-date, accurate and easily accessible to all users.  This is an essential part of providing a high level of veterinary care to patients.  
• Administration of stored veterinary samples and management of the associated databases.  This is a vital contribution to the preventative medicine and evidence-based medicine that the department provides to both internal and external clients
• General veterinary administrative duties which include (but are not exclusive to) the maintenance of department inventories, compilation of reports, briefing documents, meeting minutes, and other identified priority support activities.

 This role involves working a minimum of 16-hours per week, typically two consecutive days in a normal working week (Monday-Friday).  It is not anticipated that this position would work weekends or public holidays.  

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He kōrero mōu: About you

As a valued member of the Veterinary Services Department you will work closely with the other members of the veterinary team and the rest of the Animal Care & Conservation department to deliver excellent levels of patient care.

You will be dedicated, empathetic, resilient and remain solution-focused. As a skilled communicator, you will work well within the supportive and progressive team environment within the department.

Core Requirements

• Eligible to work in New Zealand
• Exceptional attention to detail, with strong time-management and personal organisation
• Flexibility and adaptability when working with variable daily work requirements
• Ability to work effectively within a team and also to work independently when required
• Logical and solution-focused approach.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Interest or experience with zoo, veterinary and/or other medical fields is desirable but not essential
• Familiarity with Z.I.M.S. cloud-based database, or other medical databases is an advantage
• Driving licence

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

This is a unique career opportunity working within the lush, green environment of Auckland Zoo and the varied landscapes of Aotearoa New Zealand. We offer a competitive remuneration package, and you will also have access to the full range of Auckland Council benefits – we have a range of discounts and deals with corporate suppliers which cover financial services, health, retail and hospitality discounts. We are a close-knit team that is passionate about Auckland Zoo’s mission and we’re looking for like-minded individuals who share our values. For a similarly enthusiastic, talented, and committed individual, this will be your dream job. 

Applications close Mon 19th January 2026 I Please note shortlisting for this role will commence in the new year. 

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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.