Casual Visitor Ranger and Educator
Mō mātou: About us:
Welcome to our wild party! At Te Nukuao Wellington Zoo we are guided by our kaupapa “Me tiaki, kia ora– we must look after our environment, so all things will flourish and care about making connections between animals, people and our environment. We punch above our weight in leading the way through connecting people with animals, saving animals in the wild and ensuring we’re a voice to be heard.
Mō te tūranga: About the role:
We currently have an exciting position for Casual Visitor Ranger/Educator to join our team.
Casual Visitor Ranger/Educators are our front line in engaging our visitors and delivering face to face interpretation. They are the friendly welcoming faces out in the Zoo ensuring our visitors have a fun, meaningful, animal rich experience.
Casual Visitor Ranger/Educators connect our community with the animals we care for at the Zoo, through animal talks, activities, learning programmes and Animal Close Encounters.
He kōrero mōu: About you:
- Available to work flexible hours including weekends, evenings and public holidays.
- Loves working with people and enjoys being part of a great team.
- Has a strong customer focus and is open, friendly, and curious.
- Thrives on being creative and enthusiastic.
- Demonstrates excellent organisational skills.
- Has previous experience working in a visitor attraction or education facility.
- Is interested in environmental education and passionate about conservation.
- Will enjoy connecting people with animals.
- Have a good level of fitness (there is a lot of walking, and we are on a hill!)
- Level-headed and takes health and safety seriously.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer:
- Living wage $26 per hour
- Uniform provided, including boots.
- Allocation of Zoo passes that can be shared with family and friends.
- Zoo product discounts.
- An exciting and varied place to work.
- The opportunity to be part of a passionate and committed team that is dedicated to animal welfare, sustainability initiatives, community engagement and conservation outcomes.
- Free parking
Please note:
- Successful applicants will need to complete a Ministry of Justice and Police Vetting checks, and a Drug and Alcohol Test. All of which we arrange for you through the providers.
- Applicants for this position should have or be able to attain NZ residency or have a valid NZ work permit.
- For more information about this opportunity please download the Job Description. If you have any questions, please contact people&culture@wellingtonzoo.com
Wellington Zoo wants a diverse workforce that reflects Aotearoa New Zealand. As an inclusive organisation we welcome everyone to our wild party. We have our Rainbow Tick certification, and are committed to accepting, valuing, and embracing the diversity of all people.
To find out more about what we do and what we care about please visit https://wellingtonzoo.com
Applications close 5pm, Thursday 2nd May 2024
NB: we will be reviewing applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to withdraw the opportunity at any time.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.