Curator of
Birds/Auckland Zoo
Auckland is a global
city with stunning scenery, wonderful beaches and sub-tropical islands. It is
also a city with one of the most progressive zoos in the world. At Auckland
Zoo, wildlife conservation and environmental sustainability is at the very heart
of what we do.
Our mission is “to
bring people together to build a future for wildlife” and we do this by
demonstrating exceptional care for wildlife, inspiring our visitors to value
wildlife, conserving wildlife in the wild and building a high-performance
organisation.
An ambitious capital
development programme was recently initiated, one which will deliver new
infrastructure across the zoo and a remarkable transformation to much of the
site – this is our #FutureZoo.
We are currently
seeking a Curator of Birds to contribute to the zoo’s operational and strategic
development in three core areas of responsibility:
Managing the zoo’s
birds and bird keeper team - ensuring excellence in husbandry and welfare;
maximising our contribution to native recovery programmes; maintaining
innovative and imaginative exhibits.
Developing, managing
and delivering a portfolio of bird-focussed domestic and international field
projects.
Advancing the
team/department/zoo’s scientific credentials through research and publication.
He kōrero mōu: About
you
As a senior member
of the Life Sciences department, the Curator of Birds will be expected to work
closely with other members of the senior life sciences team as well as the
twelve-strong bird team. You will lead and manage relevant projects with
diverse team members, both internal and external, to deliver high quality
innovative projects which deliver tangible conservation benefits.
You will be
ambitious and creative, realistic and solution focussed, and a skilled
communicator, adept at coaxing the best from everyone in your team.
Applicants must be
able to demonstrate the following qualifications and experience:
- Minimum 10 years taxonomically relevant zoo and/or field conservation programme experience, coupled with extensive and proven staff leadership experience
- Demonstrable knowledge of intensive species management and animal collection planning
- Experience of planning and delivering field programmes
- Relevant tertiary qualification in biological/ecological/conservation sciences – additionally a post-graduate qualification in biological or conservation science would be an advantage
- Demonstrable familiarity with the aims and activities of recognised conservation bodies such as the IUCN, CPSG and NZ Department of Conservation.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a
mātou: What we offer
This is a unique
career opportunity working within the lush, green environment of Auckland Zoo
and the varied landscapes of Aotearoa New Zealand.
We offer a
competitive remuneration package, generous holiday allowance, and the pleasure
of working in an award-winning new building at the Zoo. You will also have
access to the full range of Auckland Council benefits – we have a range of
discounts and deals with corporate suppliers which cover financial services,
health, retail and hospitality discounts to name a few.
A relocation package
will be offered to the successful applicant including assistance through the
visa process. But the key benefit of this role is the ability to make it your
own.
We're a close-knit
team that is passionate about Auckland Zoo’s mission and we’re looking for
like-minded individuals who share our values.
For the right
talented and committed individual, this will be your dream job.
For a copy of the full position description,
please email Lesley.paton@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
This position is
deemed a safety sensitive position and will require pre-employment drug
testing.This is a permanent, full-time position, working 40 hours mostly Monday
to Friday.
Please note, you
will be required to undertake occasional work outside of normal office hours,
including weekends and public holidays
Applications close
20th March 2020
To Apply or learn
more please click HERE
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