Tātaki Auckland Unlimited
Title: Keeper
Date: 7 Mar 2025
Location: Central Auckland, NZ, 1010
Description:
He angitūtanga: The opportunity
Permanent Position | Keeper (Birds)
For the last decade, Auckland Zoo’s mission statement has been to, ‘Bring people together to build a future for
wildlife’.
We strive for excellence in animal care & welfare, enhancing the well-being of our communities, nurturing a lifelong connection with nature, conserving wildlife in the wild, science, learning & training, strengthening our relationship with Te ao Māori & evolving our organisation sustainably.
As a Bird Keeper at Auckland Zoo, you will play a crucial role in the daily care, management, and welfare of our diverse bird species, while also contributing to conservation efforts both within the zoo and in the field. You will help create and maintain innovative aviaries and habitats, deliver exceptional visitor experiences, and share key conservation messages about birds with the public.
This role reports to the Team Leader(s) Birds. You’ll be working on a variable roster system including some weekend days and public holidays.
To review the full position description, please click here: Keeper | Auckland Zoo
He kōrero mōu: About you
We are looking for a team player with at least two years of experience in bird-keeping or a related field, a relevant qualification in biological or conservation sciences, and a strong passion for avian welfare.
This position requires physical fitness, outdoor work in all weather conditions, and a strong passion for avian welfare.
To guide you further you will have:
- Current full New Zealand Driver’s License (manual gearshift preferred).
- Proven ability to work and contribute effectively in a team environment.
- Strong knowledge and experience in animal husbandry and the zoo industry, appropriate to competency level.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer.
The salary range for this position is from $62,807.68 to $72,841.60 based on skillset and experience.
We also have an ever-growing availability of discounts and partnership benefits, for a snapshot of these please click here: Benefits
Working for an organisation with a conscience means having a role that has a positive impact on the world.
We are a fun and enthusiastic team, who thrive in this challenging and rewarding area and who work in innovative areas on an international level.
Tono mo te mahi/To apply
If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in bird conservation and inspire the public, apply now to join Auckland Zoo’s expert team of animal care professionals!
Tono mo te mahi/To Apply
Please provide a bespoke cover letter (max 1 page and CV (max 3 pages)
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
Applications close at 11.59pm on 21st March 2025
If you have specific questions regarding this role, please contact me via email at:
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.
This position is deemed a safety sensitive position and will require pre-employment drug testing.
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
