Diver (Aquarist)
Fixed term position (12
months) working 40 hours per week (Monday to Sunday as per the pre-arranged
roster)
The National
Aquarium of New Zealand is owned by the people of Napier and Napier City
Council. It attracts 150,000 visitors each year and offers a wide range of
experiences from diving displays and keeper talks, to getting up close and
personal with sharks and little penguins. Its centrepiece exhibit is the
stunning 1.5 million litre Oceanarium with a 50m-long viewing tunnel.
The Aquarium
is committed to education, conservation, Māori culture and history, providing
experienced educators and offering a variety of programs. Functions and
corporate events are regularly hosted at the Aquarium and the on-site cafe and
gift shop complete the visitor experience.
Napier City
Council is one of Napier's biggest and most desirable employers - we value
excellence, integrity, sustainability and outstanding customer and community
service. Napier is quickly developing into the best small city in New Zealand,
so be a part of it! There's never been a more exciting time to join our team.
We are
looking for someone who is as passionate about the Aquarium and its residents
as we are. We have a bold vision for an "unforgettable aquarium
experience" and you will be a part of making this happen. If you are an
experienced Diver with fishkeeping skills, then we want to hear from you!
The team of
Divers play a critical role in enhancing the visitor experience, as well as
carrying out essential underwater maintenance and assisting with high quality
care of animals and exhibits.
To apply for this role you will need to have
the following:
§ PADI Rescue Diver
certificate (or equivalent)
§ Be medically fit for diving
§ Certificate of Competence for Tourism
diving (or be eligible)
§ Only those with the right to live and work in New Zealand may apply for
this job
(i.e. a permanent New Zealand resident, New Zealand citizen or an Australian
citizen).
§ Able to work flexible hours
and days in a busy 7-day a week tourism operation.
§ 2+ years’ experience in animal care (previous experience working in an
accredited zoo or aquarium is preferable)
As a Diver (Aquarist) you will be responsible
for:
§ Providing safe supervision
of guest divers and swimmers
§ Conducting informative
tours around the Aquarium with members of the public
§ Assisting in maintaining
the health and welfare of all animals held at the National Aquarium of New
Zealand
§ Feeding our residents and
maintaining exhibits
§ Diving within our major
tanks for the purpose of engaging our visitors, animal husbandry and exhibit
maintenance
What is in it for you?
§ Be part of a fun and unique
working environment
§ Professional training and
development
§ Working with other
like-minded, animal loving people
We are an
equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on
the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age,
marital status, or disability status. Applicants must have existing rights to
work in New Zealand.
Our
preferred candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment screening which
will include drug testing and, for some roles, health screening.
Closing Date for Applications is 15th February
To Apply please click HERE
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
No comments:
Post a Comment