Animal Keeper -
Exotic Mammal Section
Set in 80 hectares,
Orana Wildlife Park (Christchurch) is New Zealand’s only open range zoo. The
Park is home to 400 animals representing over 70 different species. The focus
of our collection is New Zealand native fauna and African savannah animals. In 2015
Orana completed the biggest project in its history – a $6M Great Ape Centre
that is home to New Zealand’s only gorillas! Orana is currently part way
through an exciting development plan to ensure that the Park continues to
evolve and develop into the future.
Operated as a
charitable trust, Orana fulfils an important role in managed, zoo-based
breeding programmes for the species we hold. We are seeking to employ a
suitable person for the above position.
You will need to be
a highly driven and energetic individual with a passion for wildlife.
The ideal applicant
will need to possess the following skills and attributes:
· Responsible mature
attitude and team player.
· Previous zoo
and/or animal husbandry experience is required.
· Good communication
skills.
· A Unitec “Care of
Captive Wild Animals” certificate would be considered an advantage.
· High level of
physical fitness (heavy lifting will be required).
· Good practical and
maintenance skills, for example exhibit maintenance, fence maintenance,
electric fence repairs, etc.
Duties will include:
· Providing daily
care and welfare to a variety of animals.
· Involvement in
zoo-based breeding programmes for threatened exotic species.
· Implementing
behavioural enrichment programmes.
· Conducting fun,
informative presentations to educate visitors on the plight of exotic fauna.
· Take part in pest
control programmes.
· Animal observation
and record keeping.
· Maintaining animal
enclosures and exhibits.
· Periodic
supervision of junior staff.
The working week for
the position is yet to be determined and will involve working full time, 40
hours per week. Hours of work are 8:30am to 5:00pm. Salary will be in
accordance with skills and experience. If you wish to apply, then we invite you
to request an application pack by telephone (03 359 7109) or email
(info@oranawildlifepark.co.nz). All applications must be submitted on the
official application form included in the pack by 5 pm, Monday 6th August 2018.
Applications can be posted to: Manager of Exotic Species, Orana Wildlife Park,
PO Box 5130, Christchurch 8542, or emailed to us at
info@oranawildlifepark.co.nz. Applications will be reviewed as they are
received.
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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