Bird Sanctuary Caregiver (Part-Time, Fixed-Term)

Department of Conservation (DOC); Te Anau; On-site; NZD 62,000 - 67,000; Part time

Job summary

Department of Conservation (DOC) Te Anau Bird Sanctuary seeks a hands-on team player to support daily care, welfare, and sanctuary upkeep for native bird species. The role focuses on outdoor work, adherence to biosecurity, and high welfare standards within a collaborative team.

Ideal candidates demonstrate a practical approach, comfort outdoors, and a strong health and safety mindset, with part-time hours (24 per week) and a pro-rata salary range. Applications close 6 October 2026.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Care for threatened and taonga native bird species at the Te Anau Bird Sanctuary.
• Support animal welfare, husbandry, and sanctuary maintenance activities.
• Salary Range: $62,192 to $67,446 FTE (pro rata for part-time hours).
• Part-time, 24 hours per week (0.6 FTE), fixed-term role ending 30 June 2028, based in Te Anau.

Skills

Health and Safety

Communication

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Physical fitness

Animal welfare procedures

Adaptability

Job description

Department of Conservation (DOC) Te Anau Bird Sanctuary seeks a hands-on team player to support daily care, welfare, and sanctuary upkeep for native bird species. The role focuses on outdoor work, adherence to biosecurity, and high welfare standards within a collaborative team.

Ideal candidates demonstrate a practical approach, comfort outdoors, and a strong health and safety mindset, with part-time hours (24 per week) and a pro-rata salary range. Applications close 6 October 2026.