Curator of
Birds
Auckland Zoo
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.
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 animals, Team Leader and keeper teams to:
- ensure
excellence in husbandry and welfare;
- maximise
our contribution to native recovery programmes;
- maintain
and develop innovative and imaginative exhibits.
•
Developing, managing and delivering a portfolio of domestic and
international field projects.
• Advancing the zoo’s scientific credentials through research and
publication.
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.
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 respective Team Leader - 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 Animal Care & Conservation department, the
Curator of Birds will be expected to work closely with other senior members of
the Animal Care & Conservation team as well as leading the 14-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.
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 24th January 2021
See
https://career10.successfactors.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=9492&company=aucklandcoP
to apply.
FYI
This vacancy has been posted out to the many thousands who read the popular Zoo Jobs Blog Page and then on to the 129,400 plus followers of the ZooNews Digest Facebook Page. It is then immediately forwarded on to Twitter and then to Pinterest and Linkedin (8,000+ connections). Many vacancies are shared to individuals and groups. In short your vacancy will have the potential of reaching something in the region of some 80,000 plus people within 24 hours. Most of these people are working in a zoo environment, Keepers, Curators, Vets, Zoo Directors, Trainers, Aquarists and more.
ZooNews Digest has subscribers in over 1200 Zoos in 150+ countries. Zoo professionals are International.
The number of people who will actually read the posted vacancy will actually be considerably less. Usually this will be between two hundred and three thousand. This will depend on the type of post, the time of the year and where it is located…of course not all will apply. I wish you the very best of luck in finding the right candidate for your post.
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