Bird Sanctuary Care Ranger (Part-Time, 0.6FTE, Fixed-Term)

Department of Conservation - Te Papa Atawhai; Te Anau; On-site; NZD 62,000 - 67,000; Part time

Job summary

Join the Te Anau Bird Sanctuary team to care for threatened and taonga native bird species. This hands-on role focuses on bird husbandry, welfare, and sanctuary upkeep, working as part of a small team to maintain a safe, healthy environment for birds in our care.

The position is part-time (0.6 FTE, 24 hours/week), fixed-term until 30 June 2028, based in Te Anau. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand and comply with biosecurity requirements.

Qualifications

• High personal commitment to Health and Safety.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Physical fitness and the ability to undertake manual outdoor work.
• Willingness to follow animal welfare and biosecurity procedures.
• Positive attitude and adaptability in a dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities

• Feeding birds and maintaining fresh water supplies.
• Undertaking bird husbandry tasks and supporting high standards of animal welfare.
• Maintaining aviaries, including cleaning, water blasting, and providing enrichment.
• Carrying out site maintenance activities such as pest control, weed control, scrub-barring, pruning, and general upkeep following biosecurity protocols and national HPAI guidance for captive species management.
• Collaborating with colleagues to deliver daily work programmes supporting operational activities across the sanctuary.

Skills

Health & Safety

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Physical fitness

Animal welfare procedures

Adaptability

Job description

Join the Te Anau Bird Sanctuary team to care for threatened and taonga native bird species. This hands-on role focuses on bird husbandry, welfare, and sanctuary upkeep, working as part of a small team to maintain a safe, healthy environment for birds in our care.

The position is part-time (0.6 FTE, 24 hours/week), fixed-term until 30 June 2028, based in Te Anau. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand and comply with biosecurity requirements.