Wildlife Keeper - Christchurch

Wildlife Keeper

A key part of The Isaac Conservation and Wildlife Trust’s vision is to provide a habitat dedicated to support the successful captive breeding of endangered and critically endangered New Zealand species for release into the wild, under the direction of the Department of Conservation.

We are currently seeking a wildlife keeper (aviculturist) to fill a permanent full-time role in our Wildlife department. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role to actively contribute to conservation and work with some of NZ’s most endangered bird species.

Job Description:

• Daily diet preparation and animal feeding.
• Behavioral observation and daily record keeping.
• Responsible for the maintenance of aviaries, enclosures and surrounding habitats.
• Planting, weeding and pruning.
• Predator control.
• The role requires working predominantly outside and in all weather.

Applicant requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in avian husbandry.
• Full clean driver’s license. Ideally experience driving a manual vehicle.

Skills, interests and qualities:

• Confidence, patience and care when working with animals.
• Great people and communication skills.
• Able to work well within a small, dedicated team and also independently.
• Health and safety awareness.
• Stamina and physical fitness.

Working Hours:

• 8.00am to 4.30pm Monday to Sunday on a 14-day Roster system.
• Flexibility is required when there is the need for on-call cover at weekends.

Apply Today

If you are ready to join a hard-working experienced team and wildlife is your passion Apply today. For more information or to discuss this opportunity confidentially, please contact Sara Swailes on 027 4398724.

Candidates must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a medical assessment, including drug and alcohol testing.