Set in 80 hectares, Orana Wildlife Park (Christchurch) is New Zealand’s only open range zoo. The Park is home to 400 animals representing over 70 different species, including New Zealand’s only gorillas and orang-utans. The focus of our collection is New Zealand native fauna and African savannah animals. Orana is currently part way through an exciting development plan to ensure that the Park continues to evolve and develop into the future. Operated as a charitable trust, Orana fulfils an important role in managed, zoo-based breeding programmes for the species we hold and takes part in breed for release programmes for native species, including whio (blue duck), pateke (brown teal), kiwi and orange-fronted parakeet.
We are seeking to employ a suitable person for the above position. You will need to be a highly driven and energetic individual with a passion for wildlife.
The ideal applicant will need to possess the following skills and attributes:
• Responsible mature attitude, team player and able to follow instructions.
• Good communication skills.
• High level of physical fitness (heavy lifting will be required).
• Good practical and maintenance skills, for example exhibit maintenance, fence maintenance, electric fence repairs, etc.
• Previous animal husbandry experience would be considered an advantage.
The Animal Keeper Assistant works directly with an assigned Animal Keeper. Duties include:
• Assist in the daily care of a variety of animals, including diet preparation, browse cutting etc.
• Assist in the husbandry of animals, including cleaning and feeding.
• Help to create enrichment items for animals.
• Assist in pest control programmes where appropriate.
• Assist with routine maintenance in his/her work area.
Animal Keeper Assistant - Fixed Term (3 months)
Canterbury, Christchurch City, Addington
Published 6 years ago
ID #3909
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Animal Keeper Assistant - Fixed Term (3 months)
Canterbury, Christchurch City, Addington,
Published 6 years ago
