Fieldwork Coordinator – Auckland Zoo

Auckland Zoo’s mission is to bring people together to build a future for wildlife. We achieve this through our seven strategic commitments: Excellence in animal care and welfare; Enhancing the well-being of our communities; Nurturing a lifelong connection with nature; Taking action for wildlife in the wild; Learning, training, research and embedding science in all that we do; Strengthening our relationship with Ta Ao Māori; and, Evolving our organisation sustainably.

We’re looking for a Fieldwork Coordinator to play a pivotal role in maximizing the positive impact of our fieldwork programme. This role involves planning, coordinating, participating in, documenting, reporting and publishing the Zoo’s field conservation and research activities to ensure alignment with our conservation goals.

This is a permanent, full-time position.
This role may require flexible hours and serving as a point of contact for other staff working outside standard schedules.

He kōrero mōu: About you
You will be a passionate conservationist with:

• A minimum of an undergraduate qualification in biological or conservation science (MSc or PhD preferred).
• At least three years zoo, conservation or other relevant experience.
• Strong project management skills and field conservation knowledge.
• Familiarity with relevant partner organisations including NZ Department of Conservation, IUCN CPSG, and New Zealand ngo’s.
• An aptitude and ambition for scientific writing and publication.

To help you succeed in the role you will need:

• Advanced computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Proven written communication skills, including scientific writing.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, including preparing and delivering presentations to a range of audiences. Basic Te Reo Māori would be an advantage.
• An aptitude for building and maintain diverse relations relationships a cross a range of stakeholders including iwi, government and non-governmental organisations.
• Great organisational skills with an adaptable and detail-focused approach.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
This fantastic role enables you to work in a fun and stimulating environment, in lovely surroundings and to mix and mingle with a broad variety of people.

The salary for this role is $75,000-80,000 (per annum, skills and experience dependant), four weeks annual leave, rising to five weeks after three years, and a range of partnership discounts and benefits; a snapshot of which can be viewed Here

Tono mo te mahi/To Apply

Please provide a bespoke cover letter and CV
No need to add your roles in the non-mandatory fields if your CV is up to date
You need to have the right to work in NZ already. We are unable to support visa applications for this role.
Close date: 26 January 2025 at 23:59

To read the full position description please click here: Fieldwork Coordinator

If you have any questions after reading the advert and PD, please reach out to me on gina.seward@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Tātaki 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.

Employees in receipt of salary protection and/or on the predecessor Tātaki Auckland Unlimited terms and conditions of employment, please note that the salary protection and/or predecessor Auckland Unlimited terms and conditions, including relocation, apply to your current position. Should you change to a new position (other than any secondment) you will be issued with a new employment letter of offer with current Auckland Unlimited terms and conditions.

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited strongly encourages our employees to be fully vaccinated. A drug and alochol test will be required for pre-employment checks for this role.