Casual Educator Holiday Programme

Wellington Zoo Trust; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Zoo passes shared with family and朋友

Free parking

Supportive and inclusive team

Job summary

Wellington Zoo Trust in Wellington Central invites two Casual Educators – Holiday Programme to join our Education team. You will be at the front line delivering the Zoo’s school holiday programme, creating a fun and meaningful experience for children and families.

You should love working with kids, enjoy being part of an inclusive team, have prior experience in a visitor attraction or education setting, and be passionate about environmental education and conservation.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in education or visitor settings.
• Availability to work during school holiday periods.
• Interest in environmental education and conservation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Zoo’s school holiday programme to participants.
• Create a fun, engaging and inclusive learning experience.
• Provide a welcoming and safe environment for visitors.
• Support teamwork within the Education team.
• Occasional administrative tasks and safety compliance.

Skills

Customer service

Children engagement

Teamwork

Job description

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Wellington Zoo Trust – Wellington Central, North Island

Mō mātū: About us:

At Te Nukuao Wellington Zoo we are guided by our kaupapa “Me tiaki, kia ora" – we must look after our environment so all things will flourish. We punch above our weight in leading the way through connecting people with animals, saving animals in the wild and ensuring we’re a voice to be heard. We’ve been an integral part of Wellington for 120 years and are proud to be a progressive, positive, animal welfare-accredited zoo. Te Nukuao Wellington Zoo is committed to accepting, valuing, and embracing the diversity of all people

Mō te tūranga: About the role:

We currently have an exciting opportunity for two Casual Educators – Holiday Programme to join our team.

Casual Educators – Holiday Programme are our front line in engaging tamariki through delivering the Zoo’s school holiday programme. They are the friendly, welcoming faces ensuring holiday programme participants have a fun, meaningful experience.

Loves working with children and young people.

Enjoys being part of an inclusive and positive team.

Has previous experience working in a visitor attraction or education facility.

Is interested in environmental education and passionate about conservation.

Must be available to work during school holiday periods.

Has a strong customer focus and is open, friendly, and curious.

Thrives on being creative and enthusiastic.

Demonstrates excellent organisational skills.

Will enjoy connecting people with animals.

Have a good level of fitness (there is a lot of walking, and we are on a hill!)

Level-headed and takes health and safety seriously.

Living wage $29.90 per hour.

Uniform provided, including boots.

Supportive and inclusive team.

Allocation of Zoo passes that can be shared with family and friends.

An exciting and varied pace to work.

The opportunity to be part of a passionate and committed team that is dedicated to animal welfare, sustainability initiatives, community engagement and conservation outcomes.

Free parking.

Please note:

Successful applicants will need to complete a Ministry of Justice and Police Vetting checks, and a Drug and Alcohol Test before starting. All of which we arrange for you through the providers.

Applicants for this position need New Zealand residency or have a valid New Zealand work permit.

You may be asked to complete a pre-interview call.

If you have any support or access requirements, please let us know when you apply. We will work with you to support your participation in the recruitment process.

For more information please download the Job Description. If you have any questions, please contact people&*******@wellingtonzoo.com

To find out more about what we do and what we care about please visit https://wellingtonzoo.com

Applications close 5pm, Thursday 27 August 2026