Animal Keeper Nz Fauna

7 months ago

Christchurch, New Zealand Orana Wildlife Park Full time

Animal Keeper
NZ Fauna & Domestic

We have a fantastic opportunity for a suitably skilled person to join our dedicated NZ Fauna and Domestic animals team. This position will involve caring for our rare and heritage animal breeds in the Farmyard, as well as our native and Australian bird species, plus our amphibian and reptile collection. A large part of the position involves engaging with members of the public to deliver key advocacy messages.

We are seeking a highly driven, energetic person with a passion for animal care and public education.

The ideal applicant will possess the following skills and attributes:
Previous animal husbandry experience, particularly with domestic hoofstock and birds.

Interest in endemic NZ fauna, particularly birds and reptiles.

Responsible mature attitude and team player.

Superb communication and customer service skills.

Knowledge and experience in pest control/ trapping is highly desirable.

High level of physical fitness with good practical skills.

Interest in conservation and caring for NZ’s native and domestic fauna.

A qualification in zoo keeping (or similar) would be considered an advantage.

**Duties will include**:
Providing a high standard of daily care and welfare to a variety of domestic and native animals.

Daily behavioural observations, health checks and record keeping.

Implementing behavioural enrichment programmes.

Conducting fun and informative presentations to educate and engage visitors in experiences with our animals.

Native planting and predator control.

Maintenance of aviaries, enclosures and surrounding habitats.

As animals require care seven days a week, the position will be based on a roster system including weekends and public holidays. The working week for the position is yet to be determined and will involve working full time, i.e. 80 hours each fortnight which will include some weekend work. Hours are 8:30am to 5:00pm. Salary will be in accordance with skills and experience.

**General Information about the Position**: The hours of work are 40 hours per week worked 8.30am to 5.00pm daily. The working week for the position is yet to be determined. The roster will include working one weekend per fortnight.

Four weeks’ annual holidays will be awarded per annum. No overtime is payable unless rostered to work on a Statutory Holiday where time and a half will be paid. You will be required to work all statutory holidays that fall on your rostered days. An additional 12 days of holidays per annum will be awarded to you in lieu of working on these days.

The salary for the position will be negotiated with the successful applicant up to a maximum of $53,000 per annum for the Animal Keeper position. Salary will be dependent on skills and experience. A non-taxable allowance of $18 per week will be paid to cover provision of footwear and a basic tool kit (a list of what is required will be provided). A full uniform will be supplied and must be worn at all times and kept in a clean and presentable condition.

Your own reliable vehicle for travelling to and from work is required as no public transport is available. A full driver’s licence is required as the successful applicant will drive Park vehicles within the public area of the Park as part of their normal duties.

It will be considered an advantage for the successful applicant to hold a firearms licence and have experience in the use of firearms.

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