Animal Care Manager
Wellington Zoo
Wellington Zoo is on
a journey to ignite a zoo revolution. We like to punch above our weight and
following a realignment of our Animal Care Team we are excited to be recruiting
to the newly established role of Animal Care Manager. The ability to think strategically
and holistically with respect to the delivery of zoo based outcomes is a
critical requirement for this role. This is a permanent full time role
reporting directly to the General Manager Animal Care.
The role is
responsible for overall leadership and effective management of the four
husbandry sections in our Animal Care Team, and ensuring that we lead the way
with the highest standards of husbandry skills, animal welfare outcomes,
species management planning and innovative habitat design for the animals in
our care. The role will play a critical role in managing the training and
ongoing professional development of Animal Care Team Leaders and Keeping staff,
in leading initiatives and experiences that inspire our visitors, and
supporting the Zoo’s strategic priorities
The successful
applicant will have:
· Tertiary or other
relevant qualification in biology, animal behaviour or a
related field,
combined with a minimum of six years’ relevant experience.
· Comprehensive
knowledge of zoo based strategies and policies and
procedures with
combined with extensive experience in animal husbandry,
and management
· Demonstrated
experience in species management and habitat design and
maintenance
· Sound knowledge of
the Five Domains of Animal Welfare.
· Research and
project management skills and the ability to solve problems and
embrace new and
innovative techniques, technologies and ways of doing
things.
· Highly developed
interpersonal and communication skills, with proven
ability to develop
effective working relationships and lead and develop staff
in a
multi-disciplined team.
To apply for this
opportunity you must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.
To view the job
description and apply online please visit our website –
Applications close:
15th May 2016
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