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.  

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.  

Mō te tūranga: About the role
Casual Keeper positions available within our Mammals Animal Care Team (a mix of carnivores and herbivores and Ostrich).

A successful candidate will be responsible for the daily husbandry, welfare and care of a variety of species, including but not limited to habitat maintenance and management, specialised diet preparations, enrichment programmes and animal training.  There’s also a good amount of proactively engaging with Zoo visitors and answering their questions; observing animal behaviour; plus lots of thorough record keeping. 

Te Nukuao Wellington Zoo is dedicated to giving animals a really good life. Animals are treated with dignity and respect, and we use the five domains model to continually assess animal welfare. 

He kōrero mōu: About you

• Able to be flexible and work when required.  This may include public holidays, and may primarily include weekends,  
• Experience working within the Animal Care Industry including practical husbandry work with animals. 
• Currently studying or has completed study in a subject related qualification (desirable).
• Have a good level of fitness due to the nature and requirements of the role (and our terrain).
• Self-motivated. Able to work independently and as part of a team. 
• Good written and verbal communication skills; willing to proactively engage with visitors and colleagues. 

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

• Training and ongoing supervision.
• Uniform provided including boots.
• Living wage hourly rate (currently $27.80).
• Inclusive and supportive colleagues and managers.
•  An exciting and varied place to work. 
•  Free parking.
• The opportunity to be part of a passionate and committed team dedicated to animal welfare, sustainability initiatives, community engagement and conservation outcomes.

Applications close: NZT 5:00pm 21st April 2025 submitted through our career website.

Please note:
*Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or have a valid NZ work permit.
*If successful you will be required to undergo a police background and vetting checks and pre-employment drug and alcohol checks (which we will arrange).  
*Please note we may review applications before the closing date and encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to withdraw the job advertisement at any time.

If you have support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process. 

Please contact people&culture@wellingtonzoo.com if you have any questions about the role or the applications process and someone will get in touch with you. 

Tūhono mai! Come join us!