HEAD OF CONSERVATION
ADVOCACY & ENGAGEMENT
DREAM ZOO. DREAM
JOB. DREAM CITY
He angitūtanga: The opportunity
In addition to being
a global city with stunning scenery, wonderful beaches and sub-tropical
islands, Auckland is a city with one of the most progressive zoos in the world.
Here, wildlife conservation sits at the very heart of what we do.
At Auckland Zoo we
bring people together to build a future for wildlife. We do this by
demonstrating care for wildlife, inspiring our visitors to value wildlife,
helping to conserve wildlife in the wild and building a high-performance
organisation.
We have recently
embarked on an ambitious $150 million capital expenditure upgrade programme,
which will see the transformation of much of the site and the development of
new infrastructure across the zoo.
Right now, we are
looking for someone to join Auckland Zoo’s leadership team, who is as
passionate about the diverse roles of a good zoo in the conservation of
wildlife as we are. Someone who can help us further develop as one of the most
forward-thinking zoos in the world.
Reporting to the Zoo
Director, The Head of Conservation Advocacy & Engagement is a new role
within the Zoo’s Leadership Team and will play a key role in determining the
strategic direction of Auckland Zoo
He kōrero mōu: About
you
The role is
responsible for providing direction to, and oversite of, the management of the
Zoo’s wildlife conservation advocacy activities, the formal education and
training programmes, the volunteer and community conservation programmes and
the Zoo’s Maori Responsiveness Plan.
It is responsible
for managing the appropriate allocation of resources and providing expertise to
ensure all programmes within the Conservation Advocacy & Engagement
Department are delivered effectively, to budget and that timeframes and the
department objectives are aligned with the overall zoo strategic objectives.
From you we need:
• A
post-graduate qualification in a relevant discipline
• A
minimum 10 years’ experience in relevant fields.
• Proven
leadership and management success experience
• Extensive
knowledge and understanding of the modern conservation role of zoos
• Extensive
knowledge, understanding and experience of wildlife conservation advocacy,
education, community engagement and social science
• Strong
project management, budget development and planning skills
• Experience
with a wide variety of national and international media and press
• Demonstrated
partnership development and management experience with international
not-for-profit organisations
• Demonstrable
familiarity with the aims and activities of recognised conservation bodies such
as the International Union for Conservation of Nature, Conservation Planning
Specialist Group and New Zealand Department of Conservation
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
This is simply a
unique career opportunity in a unique environment. For the right creative and
committed individual, this will be your dream job.
Relocation costs
will be offered to the successful applicant.
For a copy of the
full position description, please contact Lesley Paton at
Lesley.paton@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Please apply online via the link.
Applications close Sunday 3rd March 2019
Employees in receipt
of salary protection and/or on the predecessor Council terms and conditions of
employment, please note that the salary protection and/or predecessor Council
terms and conditions, including relocation, apply to your current position. Should
you change to a new position (other than any secondment) you will be issued
with a new employment letter of offer with current Auckland Council terms and
conditions.
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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