Auckland Zoo | Animal Care And Conservation Intern

3 weeks ago

Auckland, New Zealand Cgr Services Full time

The opportunity

Animal Care and Conservation Intern Auckland Zoo is looking for highly motivated and committed individuals who want to build a career in zoo animal care and wildlife conservation.

We are offering six-month paid internships within the Animal Care & Conservation team during which you will become an integral member of the teams working alongside our keepers and veterinary staff.

Experience is gained through on-the-job training in the management and husbandry of a range of species - focussing on intern's taxonomic preferences where possible - and regular assessment and feedback will be provided.

In addition to daily animal care duties (4 days/week), interns spend 1 day/week attending a series of lectures providing relevant theoretical background to complement practical learning (species planning, cooperative breeding programmes, field conservation, animal training & conditioning, animal health, animal records, and transfers) and undertaking personal study including desk-based and/or practical research projects and a Species Action Plan.

There may be opportunities to accompany staff on selected field conservation projects in the wider Auckland area. This may involve habitat restoration work on offshore islands, survey and assessment work, or release and translocation initiatives for key New Zealand species.

On completion, interns receive a detailed record of their training and a Certificate of Achievement.

This programme has been running successfully since 2013 and graduates consistently feedback that the internship experience has assisted them in their career development and attaining relevant employment both here in New Zealand and further afield.

To access a copy of the position description, click here. He korero mou : About you

Applicants must:

be a minimum of 18 years old be eligible to live/work in Aotearoa New Zealand hold or currently be studying for a relevant first degree in biological sciences/conservation (preferred) and/or a certificate in zoo animal management or similar be able and prepared to undertake physical work in outdoor environments and all-weather Auckland Council recognizes and values our diverse communities, and as such, we welcome and encourage applications from our indigenous population, people with disabilities, people from multi-cultural backgrounds, our LGBTQI+ friends, and anyone else who wants to join our family.

Nga ahuatanga kei a matou : What we offer

The internship runs from 16 October 2023 until 19 April 2024.

These are full-time positions and interns will be expected to work from 8am to 5.30pm daily and work 10 days out of fourteen, including weekends and public holidays (as rostered).

There is limited on-site accommodation for which successful applicants may qualify as part of a remuneration package on a case-by-case basis.

Applications close 28 June 2023 Intern recruitment involves an assessment day that takes place early August. It includes several tasks (including a short presentation, a quick-round interview, and a team task) to enable candidates to best demonstrate themselves.

For further information on Auckland Zoo, please visit our website.

How to Apply : In the first instance, please apply via the 'apply now' button below, providing a cover letter and curriculum vitae and tell us why you're interested in this opportunity.

If there are exceptional circumstances where you may not be able to submit an application through this process, we may be able to support with alternative CV formats.

In addition, if you have questions regarding the recruitment process, would like whanau/aiga support at the interview, or have accessibility queries, please email ******.

This position is deemed a safety-sensitive position and will require pre-employment drug testing. Tataki Auckland Unlimited is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.

Tataki Auckland Unlimited strongly encourages our employees to be fully vaccinated.
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