Lead/Senior Keeper

Lead/Senior Keeper

Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary is home to 20 big cats – lions, tigers, cheetah 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 completing the last of the new build and renovation work.  These improvements, along with the time and effort to develop and continuously improve our procedures and protocols, will ultimately lead to re-opening the sanctuary to the public.

We are looking for a new, experienced Lead/Senior Keeper to take on this exciting and evolving role. This position requires a versatile and hands on individual, who can lead and develop our small team with positivity and support. Due to the current COVID 19 driven environment, this person would need to be located in New Zealand or be a New Zealand resident able to return.

Please not, we will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews throughout the advertising period for this position. The role may therefore be filled prior to the closing date. We would encourage you to submit your application form as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

The ideal person will have the following skills and attributes:-

•        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

•        Responsible, mature, team player

•        High level of physical fitness

•        Excellent communication skills

•        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

•        Training and supervision of junior and new staff

•        Developing and presenting fun, informative sessions to public on and off site once open

If this sounds like you, email or call us for a full position description and application pack - phone 09 435 0110 email office@bigcats.co.nz

Applications will close at 3pm on 30 July 2020

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Lead/Senior Keeper

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 +971 50 4787 122 | elvinhow@gmail.com | Skype: peter.dickinson48

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General Manager - Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary (KWS)

General Manager - Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary (KWS)

Location: Kamo, Whangarei, New Zealand

25 July 2017

General Manager

Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary is a privately-owned big cat sanctuary providing haven for 26 big cats: 18 lions, 5 tigers, 2 cheetahs and a leopard.  We have embarked on a major upgrade project that will meet containment standards and allow us to re-open the sanctuary for public tours.  With construction underway to create new enclosures and upgrade existing enclosures and facilities, it is now time to recruit an experienced senior manager to develop a world-class animal operation by ensuring all husbandry and welfare systems are in line with industry best practice.

Reporting to the managing trustee, the General Manager will have a background in managing a similar animal operation and have general business management skills, including organisational planning, executing strategic business objectives, recruitment planning, managing budgets and project management.  They will provide strong and effective leadership by drawing on their extensive experience of managing staff in a similar organisation.

The role’s key accountabilities include: strategic planning, business management; staff management and development, collection planning; best practice animal husbandry and welfare outcomes; containment systems including enclosure design and habitat maintenance; best practice health and safety protocols; and collaboration with various stakeholders including owners, industry partners, international animal welfare bodies, local council and government.

We are interested in candidates with relevant senior management experience who can demonstrate their achievements in a similar facility.  The role requires a strong and effective leader with well-developed communication skills, an understanding of the wider business environment and the ability to adapt to the dynamic nature of the industry and its desired outcomes.

This is a rare opportunity to lead the business in developing a world-class facility at a crucial stage in its development.  A generous remuneration package will be negotiated based on skills and experience.

To apply for this position, please email deb@kamowildlifesanctuary.co.nz with a resume and a covering letter addressing your suitability and most relevant achievements.

Peter Dickinson Independent International Zoo Consultant +971 50 4787 122 | elvinhow@gmail.com | Skype: peter.dickinson48

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Keeper

Keeper Position 

Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary

Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary is a privately owned and operated facility located in rural Whangarei, New Zealand.  We require a dedicated zookeeper to join our team to provide for the health and welfare of our collection of 27 cats - lions, tigers, cheetah and leopard. This is a unique opportunity to be involved in the largest single collection of big cats in Australasia.

The successful candidate will be passionate about wildlife, particularly big cats, and will be highly responsible, reliable, safety conscious and have a can-do attitude.  You will work as part of a small, highly efficient and passionate team of keepers.  Your excellent observation and communication skills will be key to ensuring the effectiveness of the keeper team.  We offer the opportunity to make a direct and positive impact on the cats' lives.

Reporting directly to the Head Keeper, duties & responsibilities include:

•    Team-based animal husbandry routines following set protocols.

•    Environmental enrichment as instructed.

•    Diet preparation and dedication to expanding field nutritional knowledge.

•    Protected contact animal training.  We do not enter any occupied animal enclosures.

•    Administer animal medications.

•    Maintain health and safety procedures.

•    Firearms handling.

Qualifications & Skills:

Essential –

•    Qualification in animal sciences/husbandry.

•    Demonstrate previous animal management and welfare experience.

•    Good understanding of field-specific exhibit requirements.

•    Ability to form an understanding of cat behaviour and establish good relationships with the cats.

•    Handle large volumes of raw meat.

•    Physically fit and healthy; prepared for some heavy lifting and to use machinery.

•    Work unsupervised and as part of a team.

•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

•    Reliable, punctual and dedicated attitude.

•    Available for weekend work.

•    Willing to work outdoors in any weather.

•    Comfortable working with red deer.

•    Prepared to qualify as a firearms handler.

•    New Zealand resident or have a valid New Zealand work visa.

•    Clean, full NZ driver licence (or the ability to qualify for same).

Desirable –

•    Experience working in a paid position with big cats.

•    Animal training skills and experience.

•    Firearms licence.

•    First aid certificate.

Please apply with CV and covering letter (including relevant references) via Seek.

Overseas and local NZ applications welcome. 

Successful applicants will be contacted for an initial telephone or Skype interview, followed by an on-site interview and 2-day practical trial.

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General Manager at Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary

General Manager Whangarei, New Zealand

Exciting newly created role and senior leadership opportunity 

Privately owned Big Cat Wildlife Sanctuary 

Mandate for growth and transformation

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced senior leader to transform the sanctuary where community and commercial objectives are complimentary.

Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary seeks a hard working and knowledgeable General Manager with wildlife experience. The successful applicant must be able to live on the Sanctuary site. 

To be considered for this fantastic opportunity you will have the following:

  

Specific Skills & Knowledge

• Extensive knowledge in wildlife management procedures and protocols

• Understanding of the needs and habits of the different species of big cats in the collection

• Basic knowledge in veterinary medicine

• Ability to develop and organize fascinating exhibits

• Ability to conduct interesting and instructive tours

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Advanced report writing skills

• Advanced business management skills

• Management of animal collection and staff members

Job Outputs

• Provide general management of all KWS activities

• Prepare, administer and review the KWS budget annually & quarterly

• Ensure that the KWS complies with MAF Biosecurity Standard 154.03.04

• Ensure a working relationship with zoological organisations such as ZAA

• Manage the day-to-day operations, and assure smooth functioning of KWS operations

• Implementation of policies and procedures as required by the Ministry of Primary   Industry (MPI) and Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE)

  

Please apply to martin@kamowildlifesanctuary.co.nz

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