Casual Visitor Ranger – Wellington

We currently have an exciting position for Casual Visitor Rangers to join our team.

Casual Visitor Rangers are our front line in engaging our visitors and delivering face to face interpretation. They are the friendly welcoming faces out in the Zoo ensuring our visitors have a fun, meaningful, animal rich experience.

Casual Visitor Rangers connect our community with the animals we care for at the Zoo, through animal talks, activities, learning programmes and Animal Close Encounters.

He kōrero mōu: About you:

• Available to work flexible hours including weekends, evenings and public holidays.
• Loves working with people and enjoys being part of a great team.
• Has a strong customer focus and is open, friendly, and curious.
• Thrives on being creative and enthusiastic.
• Demonstrates excellent organisational skills.
• Has previous experience working in a visitor attraction or education facility.
• Is interested in environmental education and passionate about conservation.
• 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.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer:

• Living wage $28.95 per hour.
• Uniform provided, including boots.
• Supportive and inclusive team.
• Allocation of Zoo passes that can be shared with family and friends.
• Zoo product discounts.
• An exciting and varied place 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. All of which we arrange for you through the providers.
• Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or have a valid NZ work permit.
• You may be asked to complete a pre-interview call.