Elephant
Project Manager – Franklin Zoo & Wildlife Sanctuary, New Zealand .
This is
unique opportunity to manage and lead a very exciting project – the relocation
of Mila, a 39- year-old female ex-circus African elephant, from Franklin Zoo
and Wildlife Sanctuary in the North Island of New Zealand to an elephant
sanctuary in the United States of America
Mila is the
only elephant at Franklin Zoo, and has been rehabilitating here for the last
two and a half years,
to get her into a physical condition for transport overseas and a new life with
other elephants. It
is now time to prepare her for her big move to a new home.
The
person in this role will be responsible for:
·
Managing
all elephant facilities and equipment at Franklin Zoo.
·
Managing
and leading the day-to-day care of Mila – this will include active physical involvement
in the daily husbandry routine.
·
Leading and
training the small team of elephant keepers in the Protected Contact management
of elephants.
·
Developing
the Protected Contact management programme for Mila to prepare her for her move
(including training for routine husbandry, medical testing, crate
familiarisation etc.)
·
Liaising
with, and visiting the prospective new homes for Mila in the U.S.A.
·
Engaging
and working with external consultants and contractors required for the
relocation
project
·
Overseeing
the design and construction of a transportation crate.
·
Organising
and planning all aspects of the transportation from New Zealand U.S.A.
·
Accompanying
Mila during the international move
·
Settling
her into her new home in the U.S.A.
What
the successful candidate will require:
·
A minimum
of 5 years elephant management experience
·
Experience
of managing elephants in a Protected Contact programme
·
Experience
in leading, training and developing a team of keepers
·
Ideally
have experience in the movement/transportation of elephants
·
Ideally
have experience in dealing with the press and media
What
we are offering:
·
An initial
twelve month contract (the minimum anticipated length of the relocation
project), which
depending on the progress of the relocation will then subsequently be extended
on a rolling
month by month basis.
·
A
competitive salary, which recognises the experience, skill and responsibility
of this role.
·
A
relocation package to New Zealand
·
A
negotiable accommodation allowance
·
A
negotiable travel allowance
Applications
against the requirements of the position together with a current CV should be
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