Title: Technician | Auckland Zoo
Date: 10 Apr 2025
Location: Auckland Wide, NZ, 1010
Description:
He angitūtanga: The opportunity
Technician
Auckland Zoo is looking for a Technician to help deliver the technical and operational services needed to maintain and develop our zoo’s incredible habitats, facilities, and infrastructure. In this diverse and meaningful role, you’ll be part of a dedicated team keeping everything running safely and smoothly—for animals, visitors, and staff alike.
A day in the life:
- Maintaining and improving zoo assets, including animal enclosures, buildings, and public spaces
- Delivering small to medium construction projects and new builds
- Providing specialist skills or operational support across:
- Carpentry, painting & decorating
- Landscaping, concreting, fencing, decks, stonework
- Welding & fabrication
- Electrical, plumbing, gas, refrigeration, HVAC
- Supporting the Zoo Facilities team’s day-to-day operations
- Collaborating across departments on exciting, innovative projects
This is a permanent, full-time role of 40 hours per week based on a roster that may include weekends and public holidays.
To read a full position description please click here: Technician
He kōrero mōu: About you
We are looking for someone who is:
- Physically fit and ready for hands-on work, rain or shine
- A team player who can also work independently and safely
- Adaptable—ready to take on varied tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Customer-focused with strong communication skills
- Comfortable with flexible working hours, including weekends and occasional after-hours work
To be considered for the role you will need:
- A full NZ driver’s licence (manual)
- Plumbing qualification or experience would be so good but still apply if you don’t have this!
- Class 2–4 licences and F, T, W endorsements (advantageous, pleases still apply if you don’t have but are willing to attain)
- Demonstrated experience in facilities maintenance or construction
- Relevant trade qualification or certification (desirable, please still apply if not)
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and mobile-based work systems
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
This isn’t just another maintenance job—it’s your chance to help create and maintain the incredible spaces that support wildlife and inspire conservation.
You will be part of a purpose-driven organisation supporting conservation and sustainability and contribute directly to the wellbeing of animals and the visitor experience.
In addition, you can develop your skills across a wide range of technical trades and projects
Salary range: $57,824.00 – $67,816.32, per annum, based on skillset and experience.
There is also an ever-growing range of discounts and partnership benefits, for a snapshot of these please click here: Snapshot
We’re an enthusiastic and hard-working team that is passionate about Auckland Zoo’s mission to build a future for wildlife and wild places. We value diverse perspectives and experiences and welcome individuals who share our commitment to making a meaningful impact.
For more information on Auckland Zoo, please visit our website.
Tono mo te mahi/To Apply
Please provide a bespoke cover letter (max 1 page) and a concise CV (max. 3 pages)
You do not need to add your roles in the non-mandatory fields if your CV is up to date.
You need to be a resident in Aotearoa, New Zealand or Oceania and already eligible to live/work in Aotearoa, New Zealand. We are unable to support visa applications for this role.
Close date 11:59pm 28 April 2025.
If you have specific questions after reading the advert and PD, please contact:
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.
Please note you may be required to conduct Police Vetting, MOJ and/or Drug and Alcohol testing checks if your role requires this and any other pre-employment checks required including eligibility to work in NZ, references and qualification checks if you are the preferred candidate.
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