Lead/Senior Keeper
Kamo Wildlife
Sanctuary is home to 24 big cats – 17 lions, 4 tigers, 2 cheetahs and a
leopard. It is our mission to give them
the brightest future possible by improving their facilities and offering world
class care. The sanctuary is currently
in the process of building new exhibits and renovating existing
enclosures. We have spent considerable
effort and time reviewing procedures and protocols to establish an industry
best-practice approach. This will
ultimately lead to re-opening the sanctuary to the public.
We are looking for a
new Lead/Senior Keeper to take on this exciting and evolving role. This position requires a versatile and hands
on individual, who can lead a small team with positivity and support.
The ideal person
will have the following skills and attributes:-
• Responsible,
mature, team player
• High
level of physical fitness
• Excellent
communication skills
• At
least 5 years’ experience in zoo animal husbandry environment
• A
qualification in captive animal management, or the like, would be seen as an
advantage
• Experience
or qualification as a vet nurse would be seen as an advantage
• Full
driver's licence
• Hold,
or ability to obtain, firearms licence preferred
Duties will
include:-
• Providing
daily care and welfare to our collection of carnivores
• Good
practical skills ie maintaining animal enclosures and exhibits - fence repairs,
electrics, etc
• Animal
observation, record keeping, dietary requirements, plan and implement
behavioural enrichment programs with the team
• Developing
and presenting fun, informative sessions to public on and off site.
• Training
and supervision of junior and new staff
If this sounds like
you, call us for an information/application pack phone 09 435 0110. Or email office@kamowildlifesanctuary.co.nz
Applications will
close at 5pm on 31 August, 2018
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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