Keeper - Wellington Zoo Trust

Keeper - Wellington Zoo Trust


§ Interested in working across our entire animal collection?

§ Want to join a Zoo who’s dream is to be the best little Zoo in the world?



Wellington Zoo is a treasure, housing significant populations of animals, plants and people who are passionate about conservation, education and recreation. Some 180,000 people visit the Zoo each year. The Zoo conserves precious species and raises awareness of the human contribution to both the destruction and sustainability of ecosystems.



Under the management of the Wellington Zoo Trust, the Zoo is heading in new and exciting directions. The Trust’s vision is for the Zoo to be a magical place of learning and fun, bringing animals in their environments and people who visit together.



We are looking for a permanent full time Keeper who would like to provide daily care to our Collection and is willing to work on any section as required.



The successful applicant will have:



A National Certificate in Captive Wild Animals or equivalent qualification.

Experience in captive animal keeping and daily husbandry.

Knowledge of behavioural and environmental enrichment techniques.

The ability to work with limited supervision, solve problems and work well in a team environment.

The ability to work on a roster that includes weekends and public holidays.

Good written and verbal communication skills.


For a position description and application form please email:
talya.horrocks@wellingtonzoo.com

To apply, please email your covering letter, CV and completed application form to talya.horrocks@wellingtonzoo.com or post it to Keeper Vacancy, c/- Wellington Zoo Trust, 200 Daniell Street , Newtown , Wellington , New Zealand .

Applications must be received by 5pm Friday, 9 January 2009.


For full details please go to http://www.zoonewsdigest.com

Please mention you saw the advertisement in ZooNews Digest should you apply for this post

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