Nutrition Centre Volunteer

• Casual
• Application Closes 23 Mar 2026
• Wellington - Wellington
• Volunteer Administrators

Mō mātou: About us
At Te Nukuao Wellington Zoo we are guided by our kaupapa  “Me tiaki, kia ora!” – we must look after our environment so all life will flourish.  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.   We are committed to accepting, valuing, and embracing the diversity of all people.   

Mō te tūranga: About the role
We are looking for volunteers for our Nutrition Centre where we prepare and provide the daily diets for all animals. We collaborate closely with our veterinarians and animal keepers to ensure diets are current and meet nutritional requirements.    As a Volunteer you will play an important role in supporting the Zoo to provide the highest standards of animal care and welfare.  

A number of tasks are strenuous and dirty, and you can be on your feet a lot of the time.   An idea of the things you might be asked to do include: 

• Food preparation (vegetable and meat) 
• Stock taking 
• Assisting with deliveries
• Stock rotating 
• Cleaning

Volunteers are only required during weekdays (Monday to Friday).  The earliest you would start is 9:30am and the latest finish time is 4:30pm. 

It is important to note our volunteers do not have any hands-on animal contact. 

He kōrero mōu: About you 

• Friendly and happy to interact with people of all ages and backgrounds. 
• Team player and reliable. 
• Have a good level of fitness (we are on a hill). 
• Able to manage with physical work.
• Willing and able to help with tasks regardless of what they are. 
• Prepared to follow direction on how and what to do.
• Can commit to at least 4 hours per fortnight. 
• Able to provide proof of COVID 19 vaccination. 
• You are 18 years of age or above. 

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer 

• An enjoyable and varied place to be.  
• A chance to walk about the Zoo and see the animals.  
• Great stories.
• Work alongside dedicated, passionate and welcoming colleagues.  
• Zoo Crew membership.
• A volunteer T-shirt. 
• Free parking.

Please note the following: 

• Our process is to interview selected applicants, and if that goes well, we arrange an assessment which is a few hours trial in the Nutrition Centre.  This allows you to assess if the work suits  you and same for us.  
• We anticipate any interviews taking place mid-April
• If offered a volunteer role, before you start  you will need to complete a Ministry of Justice Criminal Record Check and a Drug and Alcohol Test which we arrange for you through relevant providers.   
• If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you.

Please contact people&culture@wellingtonzoo.com if you have any questions about the opportunity or our process. 

Tono mai | Apply Now   Applications close at 5:00pm 23 March 2026.