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Offer: Animal Care Team Leader Reptiles and Invertebrates:Animal Care Team Leader Reptiles and Invertebrates Wellington ZooJob description:Job DescriptionAbout usWelcome to our wild party! At Wellington Zoo we are guided by our kaupapa ?Me Tiaki, Kia Ora!? and are committed to a vision of being the Zoo with the biggest heart. We have a strong green furry heart and care about making connections between animals, people and 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. About the function we At Present have a great position for Animal Care Team Leader of Reptiles and Invertebrates to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis. Reporting to the Animal Care Manager, the prosperous candidate will be responsible for the efficient and integrated everyday operations of animal husbandry and management of the Zoo's Reptiles and Invertebrate section. They will also be responsible to our Animal Care Manager for ensuring our Keeping staff are supported and developed. They are responsible for the highest standards of animal husbandry, excellence in animal care and welfare, and providing our visitors with exciting message driven practices. What we're looking for in an applicant » A minimum of six years' practice in animal management, husbandry and working with animals in human care, and a National Certificate in Animal Management – Captive Wild Animals (or equivalent) or University degree in a Zoological related discipline » Substantial practice providing husbandry care and species management across a variety of reptile and invertebrate species. » practice in habitat maintenance and the capability to design, review and develop habitats that maximise the connections with animals for visitors » Demonstrated practice motivating, coaching and developing staff » Sound expertise of the World Zoo and Aquarium (WAZA) Conservation Strategy, WAZA Animal Welfare Strategy and the five domains of animal welfare. » Effective planning, organising, time management and written and verbal communication expertise. What we're offering as an employer » The opportunity to be part of a passionate and committed team that is dedicated to animal welfare, sustaincapability initiatives, community engagement and conservation results. » An exciting and varied place to work. » Five days Conservation Leave per year of employment to work on a conservation project. » Sick leave entitlement from the start of employment. » An extra accrued week of annual leave after 5 years continuous service. » Yearly allocation of Zoo passes and Zoo Close Encounters that can be shared with family and friends. » Zoo product discounts. » The capability to walk around and enjoy the Zoo every day. » Annual flu vaccinations. candidates for this position should have or be able to attain NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit. Wellington Zoo wants a diverse workforce that reflects Aotearoa New Zealand. As an inclusive organisation we welcome everyone to our wild party. We are committed to accepting, valuing and embracing the diversity of all people. We are working towards Rainbow Tick certification. To find out more about what we do and what we care about please visit https://wellingtonzoo.com Applications close Friday 1st October 2021Listing Attachments: JD-Animal-Care-Team-Leader For more information about this great opportunity please download the Job Description. To submit your application please visit the careers section of our websiteand follow the link to our application site. Skills:
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