Wildlife Conservation Portfolio Lead
1 week ago
Company Overview
Auckland Zoo is a community-serving cultural organisation with a mission to build a future for wildlife. 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.
Job Description
We are looking for a Conservation Learning and Community Engagement Manager to join the Conservation Advocacy and Engagement Department. The senior manager role reflects the Zoo's strategic roadmap to build meaningful and inspirational connections with diverse audiences to deliver impactful conservation and social outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategically develop the conservation learning portfolio onsite at Auckland Zoo, through outreach programmes, and via the Zoo's new Online Learning Platform.
- Lead all aspects of the community engagement portfolio, including the Wellbeing in Nature Community Programme, the Zoo's involvement in Kia Ora Ake, and initiatives that enable the Zoo to serve our communities in a more inclusive, equitable and relevant way.
- Focus on the promotion, expansion, innovation and pedagogical quality of all learning, training and community programmes against financial and mission-driven outcomes.
Requirements:
- Degree in a relevant field/discipline.
- High motivation and enjoys the challenge of leading teams to create, deliver, and evaluate innovative programmes that improve outcomes for people and nature.
- Minimum of 10 years' experience in relevant fields.
- Passion, skills and extensive experience in strategic development and operational management of education, learning and/or community engagement programmes.
- Knowledge and experience in budget management and delivering on financial and mission-driven KPIs.
- Committed to continuing to strengthen their relationship with Te Ao Maori.
Benefits:
- Opportunity to work in a culturally rich environment that honours Te Tiriti o Waitangi and embraces te ao Maori.
- Salary range: NZD $107,000 to $117,000 per annum, based on skillset and experience.
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