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. 

Mō te tūranga: About the role
We are looking to appoint a Zoo Educator – Kaupapa Māori. This is a permanent full-time position to in our dedicated, creative, and effective learning team. This is a Monday to Friday role.  

Zoo Educator – Kaupapa Māori will develop and deliver high-quality creative and exciting message-driven learning experiences to Zoo visitors of all ages reflecting the intersection between wildlife conservation and Kaupapa Māori, maximising connections between people, nature and animals.

Additionally, the role supports the wider Communications, Experience and Conservation Team to ensure a strong and integrated visitor, learning and Kaupapa Māori focus on learning activities.

If you are keen to share your commitment to animals, conservation and sustainability with students of all ages and have a good working knowledge of the New Zealand curriculum, this is the job for you.

He kōrero mōu: About you
*Practical experience delivering learning in zoos, museums or similar facilities; or in schools.
* Understanding of kaupapa Māori approaches to learning.
*Demonstrated knowledge of te reo Māori and tikanga Māori. 
*Known for your ability to establish and develop effective, authentic and positive ongoing relationships. 
*Are a skilled communicator, both oral and written.
*Able to work collaboratively with others, in a team, and also with limited supervision.
*A passion for inspiring conservation action in children.
*Creative and enthusiastic.
*You enjoy working outdoors and have a good level of physical fitness (we are on a hill).

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
*Great work stories.
*An exciting and varied place to work.
*A collaborative, supportive, and inclusive team culture.
*Staff benefits, such as an allocation of Zoo passes and Close Encounters to be shared with family and friends.
*Four weeks of annual leave which increases to five after five years.
*15 days sick leave from start of employment.
*A uniform is provided, including boots
*Annual flu vaccinations.
*Free parking.
*Salary $70,441 per annum

Applications close 5pm Sunday 24 November by being submitted through our careers site. 

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply or contact us at people&culture@wellingtonzoo.com so we can assist you through the recruitment process. 

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.   

Please note:   
*Applicants for this position should have at least be able to attain NZ residency or have a valid NZ work permit.   
*If successful you will be required to undergo a police background checks and pre-employment drug and alcohol checks (which we will arrange).   
*You may be asked to complete a pre-interview screen via phone or Teams. 

If you have any questions about the role of the application process, please contact people&culture@wellingtonzoo.com and someone will get in touch with you.

Tūhono mai! Come join us!