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Part Time Senior Retail and Reception - Rostered Sunday + Monday

We are seeking an experienced retail senior to join our front-line visitor entry and gift shop team.  You will need to be a highly driven and energetic individual, able to show initiative, and possess a passion for exceeding our visitors’ expectations.

 

These are diverse positions, responsible for providing high levels of customer service and ensuring that quality information is delivered to visitors on entering the Park. The main responsibilities include greeting visitors, admission ticketing, promoting key products and merchandise as well as answering ‘overflow’ phone calls. Close liaison with other staff members will be essential to ensure that all front-line requirements are met. As part of the role, the successful candidate will be trained as Base Coordinator, responsible for liaising with the field team and assisting with any situations that may occur within the Park.

 

The successful applicant must possess the following attributes: 

• Outstanding customer service and people skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Key holding experience will be an advantage.
• The ability to supervise and motivate a team.
• Experience in cash handling and retail sales.
• A team player with a “can do” attitude.
• A positive, polite and friendly personality.

 

The position advertised is for permanent rostered days of Sunday and Monday. Hours of work are 9:00am to 5:30pm. If you wish to apply, please complete the application form which can be requested by email (info@oranawildlifepark.co.nz) or phone (03 359 7109). All applications must be submitted on the official application form and returned by 5pm, Monday 27^th November.

 

Applications can be emailed to info@oranawildlifepark.co.nz or posted to: Retail and Reception Manager, Orana Wildlife Park, PO Box 5130, Christchurch 8542. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

 

Application Process:

Attached is an ‘Application for Employment’ form you are requested to personally complete. We also request a letter of introduction (maximum one page) as part of the formal application. You are welcome to submit a copy of your full curriculum vitae with your application if you wish.

 

Applications that do not include a completed application form and letter of introduction will not be accepted. The application form is not considered completed if you write “refer CV” in any areas. A short list of candidates will be selected for interview.

 Position Description:

A copy of the position description is attached for your information.

 

General Information about the Position:

This permanent part-time position with two rostered work days Sunday & Monday. A working day is 8 hours from 9:00am to 5:30pm (16 hours per week), with a half hour unpaid meal break. You will be required to work on all statutory holidays that fall on your rostered days. Time and a half will be paid on those days and an alternative holiday day will be added to your leave balance.

 

The hourly rate for the position will be negotiated up to $25 per hour.

 The offer of employment to the successful applicants will be subject to a pre-employment drug test and police vetting that return satisfactory results.

 Reliable transport to travel to and from work is essential as no public transport is available.

Senior Animal Keeper - Exotic mammal section

We have a fantastic opportunity for a suitably skill person to join our dedicated Exotic Species animal keeping team in a Senior Animal Keeper role.

We are seeking to employ an experienced senior exotic animal keeper with demonstrated supervisory skills.You will need to be a highly driven and energetic individual with a passion for wildlife/animal care and public education.

 

The ideal applicant will possess the following skills and attributes:

• A minimum of seven years animal husbandry experience in a modern zoo setting, working across a broad range of taxa.
• A qualification in zoo keeping (or similar) would be considered an advantage.
• Proven ability to supervise and train other keeping staff.
• Experience in nutritional planning, breeding plan implementation, animal introductions and/ or exhibit design.
• A mature attitude, a team player with a positive outlook and have an ability to build quality internal relationships across all staff teams.
• Experience in completing quarantines for new and/or sick animals according to requirements would be considered an advantage.
• Good communication, with a professional approach to visitors.
• A background in training/conditioning animals is desirable.
• High level of physical fitness (heavy lifting will be required).
• Good practical and maintenance skills, e.g. exhibit maintenance, fence maintenance, electric fence repairs, etc.

 

Duties will include:

• Training and supervision of other animal keepers and work experience students.
• Providing daily care and welfare to a variety of animals.
• Setting the work standard, being able to work with minimal supervision.
• Involvement in zoo-based breeding programmes.
• Be familiar with all safety procedures and equipment, along with ensuring all such procedures are followed at all times.
• Implementing behavioural enrichment programmes including training and conditioning animals for health checks.
• Conducting fun, informative presentations to educate visitors on the plight of exotic fauna.
• Animal observations and record keeping.
• Maintaining animal enclosures and exhibits.
• Implementing the organisation’s Health and Safety and Safe Operating Procedures.

 

The working week for the position is to be determined and will involve working full time, 40 hours per week. This work roster may include working one or both weekend days. Hours of work are 8:30am to 5:00pm.

The salary for the position will be negotiated with the successful applicant in the range from $56,000 up to a maximum of $62,000 per annum. Salary will be in accordance with skills and experience.

A position description can be found here. 

TO APPLY:

If you wish to apply, we invite you to request an application pack by calling us on 03 359 7109, emailing info@oranawildlifepark.co.nz .

 

All applications must include completing our Application Form alongside a Letter of Introduction (maximum 1 page). You are also welcome to include your CV to support your application.

Please email applications to info@oranawildlifepark.co.nz or posting to: Manager of Exotic Species, Orana Wildlife Park, PO Box 5130, Christchurch 8542.

Applications will remain open until 5pm, Friday 15th December 2023.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.