Zoo Keeper (Ungulates)

He angitūtanga: The opportunity 

Keeper (Ungulates) 

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. Auckland Zoo’s mission is 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, to conserve wildlife in the wild and nurture a lifelong connection with nature to enhance the well-being of our communities. 

In this role, you will work as part of a team responsible for the daily husbandry and management of the Zoo's ungulate collection ensuring best practice husbandry, contributing to our knowledge of these species through research and publication, and delivering world-class animal habitats and meaningful encounters to our visitors. 

You will play a key role in the care and management of the Zoo's ungulates section, to work with a wide variety of ungulate species including White rhinoceros, giraffe, zebra, nyala, waterbuck and ostrich. 

This is a permanent fulltime role, working on a rotating roster system including weekends and public holidays. A high level of energy and physical fitness will enable you to meet the daily challenges of the role. 

To see the full position description, please click here: Keeper 

He kōrero mōu: About you 

The successful candidate will have: 

• Zookeeping experience, preferably a minimum of 5 years, with at least 3 years of those being with ungulate species. 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ensuring a good team fit on a busy and technically demanding section. 

• Tertiary qualification in zoology/biology/conservation/zookeeping. 

• Experience and a foundational understanding of exotic ungulate best practise husbandry covering a broad range of relevant taxa. 

• Experience with operant conditioning and behavioural enrichment. 

• A sound understanding of the five domains of animal welfare and their relevance in a modern zoo. 

• Demonstrated ability to deliver excellent customer service including keeper talks and behind the scenes experiences. 

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer 

• Salary range: NZD$57,824.00 – NZD $72,847.84 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: Benefits    
• You will be working for an organisation with a conscience means having a role that has a positive impact on the world. 
• We are a fun and enthusiastic team, who thrive in this challenging and rewarding area and who work in innovative areas on an international level. 
• For further information on Auckland Zoo, please visit our website: here 

Tono mo te mahi/To Apply 

• Please provide a bespoke cover letter (max 1 page) and 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 must have, or be able to obtain, the right to work in NZ. If you will be applying for a visa, we strongly encourage you to check your eligibility and further information via the NZ Immigration website as we are not able to provide you with immigration or visa advice. We are an accredited employer. 

• Applications close at 11.59pm on 20th September 2024 

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. 

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited strongly encourages our employees to be fully vaccinated