Vet Nurse

**Title**:Vet Nurse**: - Date: 11 Jul 2025 - Location: Central Auckland, NZ, 1010 - Description: - **Join a world-class zoo and contribute to wildlife conservation through high-quality veterinary care**: - **Fixed-term 12-month maternity cover within a dedicated and experienced Veterinary Services team**: - **Hands-on role with a focus on clinical nursing, anaesthesia, and zoo animal husbandry**: - **Opportunity to work with a wide range of native and exotic species in a collaborative environment**: - **Salary for this role is $76,960 per annum** **He angitūtanga: The opportunity** Auckland Zoo is one of the most progressive and well-regarded zoos in the world, located in a vibrant global city surrounded by stunning beaches, forests, and islands. At the heart of everything we do is our mission: "_to bring people together to build a future for wildlife_." We achieve this by delivering exceptional wildlife care, inspiring visitors, supporting conservation efforts in the wild, and building a high-performing organisation. We’re looking for an experienced and passionate Veterinary Nurse to join our dedicated Veterinary Services team on a 12-month fixed-term basis, covering maternity leave. Based within the Zoo’s New Zealand Centre for Conservation Medicine, you’ll be part of a close-knit team consisting of veterinarians, a veterinary resident, a clinical coordinator, and fellow nurses, all committed to providing the highest standard of care. This is a hands-on, rewarding role where your skills in anaesthesia, clinical nursing, and wildlife husbandry will make a real impact. We’re seeking someone with a minimum of five years’ veterinary nursing experience, ideally within a zoo or wildlife setting, who can hit the ground running in our fast-paced environment. This role involves working 40-hours per week, working on an evenly shared roster as part of a team of four staff veterinary nurses, who collectively provide 7-day per week on-site cover at Auckland Zoo (including weekends, public holidays and occasional out of hours work). Click this link for the Position Description **He kōrero mōu: About you** Success in this position requires a knowledgeable and empathetic professional who demonstrates resilience and a solution-focused mindset. Strong collaboration skills are key, along with the ability to contribute positively to a supportive and forward-thinking team. Effective communication across a wide range of stakeholders is essential, along with a proactive and organised approach to day-to-day tasks. **Key requirements**: - Veterinary Nursing Certificate - Minimum of 5 years working full-time as a vet nurse (or equivalent) - Minimum of 3-5 years’ recent full-time experience in zoo or wildlife veterinary nursing - Proven expertise in clinical care and anaesthesia monitoring - Practical experience in zoo animal husbandry - Confidence in handling both native and exotic species - High level of organisational and time management capability This is a rare opportunity to be part of a passionate team contributing to world-class veterinary care and wildlife conservation outcomes. **Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer** This is a unique career opportunity working within the lush, green environment of Auckland Zoo and the varied landscapes of Aotearoa New Zealand. You will join a dynamic, supportive environment where your mahi (work) will directly impact the lives of over 1.5 million Aucklanders. We offer flexible working conditions, a focus on well-being, and a culture of continuous improvement. We are proud to be recognised for our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We are accredited by GenderTick, a signatory of the Pride Pledge. These commitments reflect our ongoing efforts to create a workplace where all staff feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. Together, we can create a Tāmaki Makaurau we can all be proud of. As part of our organisation, please view a range of our: benefits zoo **Applications close Sunday 27 July 2025** **He kōrero mō Tātaki: About Tātaki**: Tātaki Auckland Unlimited is part of the Auckland Council whānau, responsible for Auckland Live, Auckland Zoo, Auckland Conventions, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, New Zealand Maritime Museum, Auckland Stadiums, and many of the festivals and events that make Auckland a great place to live and visit. Our people are driven by passion and a sense of service to Aucklanders. What we share is our love of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland and our passion about the work we each do to make it a dynamic and exciting place. Each part of Tātaki is important, but when we come together, we bind into something more powerful than the sum of our parts. We all work in partnership with each other and our delivery partners, to make Tāmaki Makaurau a vibrant place where everyone can thrive.