He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Stores & Browse Assistant (Permanent)

Auckland Zoo is recognised as one of the most progressive zoos in the world. A winner of national and international environmental-related awards, it is home to 135 different species and over 1400 animals.

With such an array of different species, this is a great opportunity to join Auckland Zoo and be part of an organisation that aims to focus the Zoo's resources to benefit conservation and provide exciting visitor experiences which inspire and empower people to take positive action for wildlife and the environment.

This role requires you to look after the vegetation for the animals' nutritional needs

ALL training can be provided, including paying for the forklift and other licenses.

The Stores and Browse Assistants are responsible for the health and wellbeing of every animal at the Auckland Zoo, with a real focus on ensuring the animals in our care get the best nutrition possible.

First and foremost, having passion for conservation will set you apart from other applicants!

You will be focusing on:

• Harvesting, storing, and delivering browse
• Growing and maintaining plantations
• Ordering, goods management, and stocktaking processes
• Preparing daily diets
• Maintain Stores and Browse records
• Undertaking the core duties of the Zoo Stores and Browse Coordinators in their absence.

You will work in a diverse team who operate in a creative and dynamic environment.

This is a permanent, full-time position, working 80 hours per fortnight on a rostered basis including weekdays, weekends and public holidays.

He kōrero mōu: About you

This is a hands-on position and to be successful, previous zoo, horticulture, arboriculture, or farming experience would be helpful.

A high level of energy and physical fitness will enable you to meet the daily challenges of the role.

You will also have a passion for delivering excellent quality and standards along with high standards in customer service, strong organisational and time management skills and a can-do, team focused approach.

• A current, clean, manual NZ driver's licence is essential.

• Class 2, 3, 4 heavy transport licence is desirable but not essential

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

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The salary per annum is $57,824.00 for unqualified applicants and up to $62,807.68 for those with experience.

Tono mo te mahi/To Apply

• Please provide a bespoke cover letter
• No need to add your roles in the non-mandatory fields if your CV is up to date
• You need to have the right to work in NZ already. We are unable to support visa applications for this role
• There is no close date for this advert as we will run it until we find the right person. Please note we reserve the right to close advert without notice once we have found a suitable candidate.

To read the full position description please click here: Stores & Browse

Please note we are willing to train all employees so please apply even if you don't have the experience or licenses, we can assist you.

If you have any questions after reading the advert and PD, please reach out to me on [email protected]

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.

Employees in receipt of salary protection and/or on the predecessor Tātaki Auckland Unlimited terms and conditions of employment, please note that the salary protection and/or predecessor Auckland Unlimited terms and conditions, including relocation, apply to your current position. Should you change to a new position (other than any secondment) you will be issued with a new employment letter of offer with current Auckland Unlimited terms and conditions.

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited strongly encourages our employees to be fully vaccinated.

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