Grounds Keeper
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. 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 This is an opportunity for you to be part of a unique and special environment.
The Grounds Keeper role works closely with the Manager and Grounds team to keep the general appearance of the Zoo looking it’s best throughout the day. There is a little bit of everything to do from collecting recycling and animal waste; leaf blowing and clearing paths; collecting browse and bamboo for animal diets, and pretty much anything else that needs doing to keep the Zoo in tip-top shape for our visitors.
This is a physical, all-weather role working five set days: Tuesday to Saturday from 7:30am to 4:00pm each day.
He kōrero mōu: About you
- Ability to do manual labour
- A good level of fitness (we are on a hill and there is lots of walking)
- Willing and able to work outside in all weather conditions
- Love to start early in the morning
- Current full driver’s licence and the ability to drive a manual transmission vehicle
- Able to be a team player, take responsibility for your work, and follow instructions
- Willing to learn
- Comfortable communicating with others – there may be times our visitors and/or other staff need to talk and hear from you
- Level-headed and take health and safety seriously
- Good knowledge of the use and care of small machinery, vehicles and tools (is useful not essential)
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
- Salary equivalent of $28.95 per hour
- Uniform provided, including boots.
- Zoo discounts
- Yearly allocation of Zoo passes and Zoo Close Encounter that can be shared with family and friends
- Sick leave entitlement from when you start
- An extra accrued week of annual leave after 5 years continuous service
- A unique working environment – you can enjoy the Zoo every day
- Supportive and inclusive team
- Annual flu vaccinations
- To be part of a passionate and committed organisation dedicated to animal welfare, sustainability initiatives, community engagement and conservation outcomes.
Please note:
- Successful applicants will need to complete a Ministry of Justice and a Drug and Alcohol Test, all of which we arrange for you through relevant providers.
- You may be asked to complete a pre-interview phone screen.
- Applicants for this position need NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit.
- If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.
- If you have any questions about the role of the application process, please contact people&culture@wellingtonzoo.com.
- We anticipate interviews taking place the week of 6 October 2026.
Applications close: 5:00pm Thursday 24th September 2025
Te Nukuao Wellington Zoo wants a diverse workforce that reflects Aotearoa New Zealand. We have our Rainbow Tick certification, and are committed to accepting, valuing, and embracing the diversity of all people.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.