Zoo Director
Hamilton Zoo, New Zealand:
Hamilton Zoo is a key visitor attraction in
New Zealand’s fourth-largest city.
The position of Hamilton Zoo Director
recently became vacant, and we’re looking for an experienced and strategic zoo
sector professional to take the helm.
You’ll take charge of a popular publicly
owned facility staffed by a group of committed and passionate zoo professionals
responsible for more than 600 animals. Our zoo plays a key role in breeding
programmes for rare and endangered species and you will have a part in the
planning and delivery of those, alongside our curator and keepers – and our
industry partners. Animal welfare and care is a key focus for our team and for
our zoo: we want the best for our animals and aim to ensure the best possible
quality of life for them. In addition, this role will also look after
Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage Park – our beautiful award-winning and
community-led “urban island” ecological restoration. This 65ha park is being
restored to bring back Hamilton’s native flora and fauna and to reconstruct the
natural forest, wetland and lake ecosystems, and recently opened to the public.
A key focus of this role will be an emphasis
on building a positive and collaborative team culture, and ensuring the health
and safety standards are exemplary. Your management and leadership style will
be positive, strategic and tactical, with a desire to create a cohesive team
environment in which strategic goals can be delivered.
A can-do attitude will be a key to success,
as is knowing when to celebrate success and achievements.
Animal husbandry experience is vital, and you
will already be in a senior position in the zoos sector. We expect to see a
relevant qualification and experience in your CV, and you must be able to
demonstrate high-level understanding of zoo practice and principles.
Similarly, you need to be commercially savvy,
with a strong grasp of the financial and budgetary requirements which come with
this kind of leadership position.
We have an ambitious masterplan for Hamilton
Zoo, and you will be instrumental in its implementation. We want our zoo and
its people to be industry leaders and to be seen as setting the standards for
our industry nationally and globally.
This is a senior position in Hamilton City
Council’s Community Group, and you’ll be reporting to our Visitor Destinations
Manager. Staff reporting to this role are experienced high-calibre zoo
professionals.
Opportunities of this kind are rare, and if
you are inspired to lead a high-quality zoo with a positive and safe culture,
we’d like to hear from you. For the right candidate, we will explore options
around relocation and accommodation to ensure you and your family feel
comfortable and welcome here.
Hamilton is a fast-growing city enjoying a
recognised renaissance, with lively hospitality, cultural and creative sectors,
regular international events and an attractive green environment. We’re
confident our next Zoo Director will love and thrive Hamilton like we do.
All candidates will be notified of the outcome on their application via
email. Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview
process, reference checks, pre-employment medical and drug assessments and
Ministry of Justice or Police vetting check.
Hamilton City Council is
committed to being a high-performance organisation with people who think
differently, act with integrity, make it happen and work together.
Apply online now at: https://hamiltoncitycouncil.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/11?c=hamiltoncitycouncil
Applications close on Sunday 9th February 2020.
Please note this role is being
sourced directly and we are not accepting applications via external
recruitment agencies.
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