Administration Support

• Applications are open for a 12-month fixed-term part-time position.

• Part-time, school-friendly hours, Thursday-Saturday 9am-2.30pm.

• $24.00 to $25.50 per hour.

• A dynamic environment where every day brings variety and new challenges.

As Orana approaches its 50th year, we are reflective and determined to continue achieving our conservation goals. We are looking for team members to help us continue our mission to connect people with nature, and to educate and inspire our community towards creating a bright future for the next 50 years, and beyond.

Mō mātou: About us

Orana Wildlife Park is owned and operated by Orana Wildlife Trust, a registered charitable trust and not-for-profit organisation. Conservation is a core part of our mission and the key reason Orana exists. Our on-site habitat restoration and predator pest control programmes provide a connecting wildlife corridor and safe haven for some of Canterbury's most threatened species.

Orana Wildlife Park participates in many zoo-based breeding programmes in partnership with the World Association of Zoos & Aquariums (WAZA), the Zoo & Aquarium Association Australasia (ZAA), Department of Conservation (DOC)C and others. We are committed to continuing our efforts towards these breeding programmes into the future.

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

This shared role is an important part of our Administration team, helping to provide support to all areas of the organisation across the week. You will be a key point of contact for customers, managing phone/email enquiries and bookings and making a positive impact on the visitor experience. You will assist our team with regular accounting duties such as handling daily takings and coordinating debtor and creditor payments. This is a unique, general administrative support role for all departments which provides an in-depth understanding of how each area collectively contributes towards our goals.

The positions are fixed term to provide our team with necessary support while a review of a permanent position is conducted.

He kōrero mōu: About you

You will need to demonstrate strong skills in communication and customer service. A background in administration or co-ordination is desirable.

You will possess:

• Excellent written communication skills (the position will involve a great deal of written correspondence and competence in this area will be tested during the selection process).

• Sound knowledge of office systems, document management and workflows in an office space.

• An understanding of professional email etiquette, communication and privacy standards.

• A responsible, mature outlook with an ability to build quality internal relationships across all staff teams.

• Emotional intelligence to understand the challenges of day-to-day operations of zoo animals and people.

• A contributor towards open communication and a positive team culture.

• Strong problem-solving skills and an ability to implement practical solutions.

• Full driver's licence (or commitment to working towards a full licence) is desirable.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

You will join an incredibly passionate team who are committed to their animals, visitors and the conservation efforts Orana plays in the wild.

This is a part-time permanent position, working on a set weekly roster, 9am - 2.30pm Thursday - Saturday including public holidays.

As a member of our team, we are able to offer you:

• A workplace dedicated to fostering positive team culture through our four core values; Care, Empathy, Engage and Courage.

• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including numerous helpful resources and webinars.

• Pathways for personal growth and development.

• Opportunities for involvement through staff forums such as our Health and Safety Committee and Culture Committee.

• A full uniform supplied.

• Annual flu vaccination.

• Ample free parking on site.

If you are adaptable, highly motivated and ready for a new challenge APPLY NOW Provide us with a letter of introduction and CV detailing any skills/experience you have that is relevant to this role. Get in quick as applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Applications for this position close on Sunday 2nd November, 5pm.