Duty Operations Manager Conservation Learning

2 weeks ago

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Auckland Council Full time

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Duty Operations Manager - Conservation Learning

Auckland Zoo is a community-serving cultural organisation with a mission to 'bring people together to build a future for wildlife'. Through science, learning & training, and strengthening our relationship with Te Ao Māori, we strive for excellence in animal care & welfare, conserve wildlife in the wild and nurture a lifelong connection with nature to enhance the well-being of our communities.

We are looking for a Duty Operations Manager - Conservation Learning to join the Conservation Advocacy and Engagement Department.

This multifaceted role reports to the Conservation Learning and Community Engagement Manager and has 7 Conservation Learning Facilitators/Conservation Learning Facilitators (Kaupapa Māori) direct reports.

The successful candidate will play a key role in leading the delivery, growth, and strategic direction of Auckland Zoo's conservation learning programmes. This includes overseeing the day-to-day operations of onsite, online, and outreach learning initiatives, while supporting broader advocacy and engagement goals. The role requires a strong focus on delivering both mission and financial outcomes, team leadership, and cross-team collaboration.

He kōrero mōu: About you

It is essential that you have:

  • A teaching qualification or equivalent proven teaching or training experience
  • A university degree in natural or social science or another relevant field

In addition, we are looking for candidates with the following attributes:

  • More than 2 years of teaching or training experience in either a formal or informal setting
  • Highly motivated and enjoy managing a team of people with diverse projects and programmes
  • Knowledge, understanding and experience of conservation education and the relevant New Zealand curricula in developing, delivering and evaluating to diverse audiences and from early childhood to tertiary levels
  • Experience in people and operational management
  • Experience delivering on financial and mission-driven KPIs within an education/learning context
  • Committed to continuing to strengthen their relationship with Te Ao Māori

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

An opportunity to work in a culturally rich environment that honours Te Tiriti o Waitangi and embraces te ao Māori.

Salary range: $80 – 90k per annum, based on skillset and experience.

We're a fun, enthusiastic and hard-working team that is passionate about Auckland Zoo's mission to build a future for wildlife and wild places. We value diverse perspectives and experiences and welcome individuals who share our commitment to making a meaningful impact.

Tono mo te mahi/To Apply

  • Please provide a bespoke cover letter (max 1 page) and a concise CV (max. 3 pages)
  • You do not need to add your roles in the non-mandatory fields if your CV is up to date.
  • You need to be a resident in Aotearoa, New Zealand or Oceania and already eligible to live/work in Aotearoa, New Zealand. We are unable to support visa applications for this role.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. This role will remain open until filled—so don't wait to apply

If you have specific questions after reading the advert and PD, please contact: gina.seward@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz.

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

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