Casual Grounds Keeper

Wellington Zoo Trust; Wellington; On-site; NZD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Free parking

Supportive team and management

Job summary

Wellington Zoo Trust is seeking a hands-on team member for outdoor maintenance at Te Nukuao Wellington Zoo, on the North Island. The role involves keeping the grounds, paths, and animal-environment areas clean and safe for visitors.

You will work in a dynamic, hill-clad setting with early starts and weekend availability. A current driver's licence and a proactive, safety-minded approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to do manual labour and be reasonably fit.
• Must be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Flexible to work weekends, public holidays, and early starts.
• Current driver’s licence and ability to drive a manual vehicle.
• Health and safety-conscious and attentive to detail.
• Team player able to follow instructions and take responsibility.
• Willing to learn and engage with visitors when needed.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the team to keep the general appearance of the Zoo looking its best throughout the day.
• Collecting recycling and animal waste; leaf blowing and clearing paths.
• Collecting browse and bamboo for animal diets and related tasks.
• Any other duties to keep the Zoo tidy and visitor-friendly.

Skills

Manual labour

Physically fit

Health and safety minded

Team player

Willing to learn

Good communication

Tools

Small machinery knowledge

Job description

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Wellington Zoo Trust – Wellington, North Island

Mō mō tʹ: 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 tūŋnga: About the role

Assisting the team to keep the general appearance of the Zoo looking it’s best throughout the day.

There is a little bit of everything to do from collecting recycling and animal waste; leaf blowing and clearing paths; collecting browse and bamboo for animal diets, and pretty much anything else that needs doing to keep the Zoo in tip-top shape for our visitors.

If you are keen on a physical, all-weather role in a unique environment then this is the place for you! Hours of work are usually 7:30am - 4pm inclusive of breaks.

• Ability to do manual labour and be reasonably fit (we are on a hill and there is lots of walking).
• Willing and able to work outside in all weather conditions.
• The flexibility to work as required, including weekends, public holidays, early morning starts.
• Current driver’s licence and the ability to drive a manual transmission vehicle.
• You are level-headed and take health and safety seriously.
• Able to be a team player, take responsibility for your work, and follow instructions.
• Willing to learn.
• Comfortable communicating with others - there may be times our visitors and/or other staff will want to talk to you
• Knowledge of the use and care of small machinery, vehicles and tools (useful not essential).
• Living wage hourly rate $29.90
• Uniform is provided, including boots.
• Supportive team and management
• A unique working environment - you can enjoy the Zoo every day!
• The opportunity to be part of a passionate and committed organisation 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 Police Check and a Drug and Alcohol Test. Both of which we arrange for you through our providers.
• Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit.
• We may review applications before the closing date and encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to withdraw the job advertisement at any time.

If you have support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.

If you have any questions about the role or the application process, please contact people&*******@wellingtonzoo.com