Keeper
Primates
Auckland Zoo
He
angitūtanga: The opportunity
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.
This is a
great opportunity to join the animal care and conservation team at Auckland Zoo
and be part of an organisation that aims to focus the Zoo's resources to
benefit conservation, and provide exciting visitor experiences, which inspire
and empower people to take positive action for wildlife and the environment.
As a
Primates Keeper, you will work as part of a team responsible for the daily
husbandry and management of our primates including great apes.
He kōrero
mōu: About you
We are
looking for someone who is adaptable and open minded with a desire to push
themselves to benefit conservation and animal welfare. You will have proven
experience in the management of primates, including great apes and a recognised
qualification in captive animal management and/or zoology/biology. You ideally
will have a minimum of 3 years' experience working with primates, along with an
excellent understanding of the natural history of primates.
You will
also have:
- Demonstrated commitment to the
conservation of species and ecosystems.
- Have a track record of
innovative husbandry including development of training and
enrichment programmes.
- Excellent interpersonal skills
and the demonstrated ability to positively contribute to a team
environment.
- Driver's licence and
the ability to drive a manual vehicle.
- A thorough understanding of the
role nutrition plays in the welfare of zoo animals.
- An in-depth understanding of the
5 domains of animal welfare
Ngā
āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
This is a
full-time role, working on a rotating roster system including weekends and
public holidays. A high level of energy and physical fitness will enable
you to meet the daily challenges of the role. We are a fun and
enthusiastic team, who thrive in this challenging and rewarding area and who
work in innovative areas on an international level.
If you have
proven primate husbandry experience and a desire to really achieve conservation
outcomes through your zoo-based career, then this is the opportunity you have
been waiting for.
Applications
close Sunday 6th of June 2021
This
position is deemed a safety sensitive position and will require pre-employment
drug testing.
For further
information on Auckland Zoo, please visit our website: https://www.aucklandzoo.co.nz or
contact Aimee Johnson at email aimee.johnson@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz for
a position description.
Auckland
Council is committed to the protection and wellbeing of
children. A component of this role involves interaction with children so,
as a part of the assessment of candidates, we will require Police Vetting of
candidates to ensure we are providing a safe environment for children.
This requirement complies with the Vulnerable Children Act 2014.
To learn
more and/or apply please click HERE
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