Assistant Aquarist

**Assistant Aquarist**:

- Location Name SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Auckland
- Job Locations NZ-AUK-Auckland
- Job ID
- 2025-8911
- Employment Type
- Variable
- Offer/Contract Type
- No End Date
- Location (Country-State-City)
- NZ-AUK-Auckland

**What you'll bring to the team**:
**Description**

An exciting opportunity exists to join our team of Aquarists at SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium. The Assistant Aquarist position involves assisting the Curatorial department with the day to day running of the aquarium. This position involves working primarily with salt and freshwater displays. The aquarium is home to a variety of freshwater and saltwater fish, crustaceans, Tuatara and Penguins as well as acting as a rehabilitation facility for marine sea Turtles. You will have the chance to not only care for these amazing animals, but also to promote education and conservation through providing a unique experience for our visitors. This is a position working every second weekend, however on occasion there are days during the week that need cover.

**Mandatory Requirements**
- Exceptional attention to detail and delivery of immaculately clean displays
- Excellent observation, organisational, record keeping and communication skills
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable including making the most of a challenging or unfamiliar environment - Current New Zealand working rights
- Ability to bending/Stoop; Squat; Crawl; Crouch; Kneel; Balance; Climb Heights (4m); Carry and Lift up to 30kg

**Desirable Requirements**
- SCUBA certification of Rescue Diver, Dive Master, Dive, Instructor or commercial diving qualification.
- The ability to pass and maintain an occupational dive medical certification - Knowledge and practical experience within the aquarium industry - Marine animal husbandry knowledge
- First Aid and/ or Oxygen Resuscitation training
- Computer skills using MS Office and Excel

**Benefits**

Great people, great perks Alongside a fun and collaborative environment, with a competitive salary, you can enjoy our amazing benefits package, including a discretionary company bonus, corporate partnership discounts, and of course, a Merlin Magic Pass, which entitles you and your family and friends free admission to all our attractions worldwide. Perhaps the biggest benefit of joining us however, are the invaluable opportunities for further career training and development across our ever-expanding group.

**About Us**

Merlin Entertainments is the company behind iconic brands like SEA LIFE, Madame Tussauds, LEGOLAND, and Peppa Pig World of Play. We operate in over 130 attractions across 25 countries, delivering memorable experiences to 54 million+ visitors a year. In Australia and New Zealand, we have 10 attractions, including SEA LIFE, Wild Life, Madame Tussauds, and the Fly Treetop Adventures, amongst others.

SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s Auckland an iconic Auckland attraction and gives a totally unique working experience - working alongside penguins, sharks and fish The Aquarium is made a great experience by our team who endeavour to make every part of the guest experience friendly and informative. Our team has a variety of roles from admissions to guest experiences to tour guides and if you’re passionate about creating memorable experiences for all our visitors then we want to hear from you.

**So if you are a team player who is vibrant and passionate about educating guests and creating memorable experiences in a great company and team who Love What We Do, we want to hear from you**

**Pay Range**:

- Competitive