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Nutrition Centre Specialist

at Hamilton City Council
Published June 28, 2023
Expires July 10, 2023
Location Hamilton, New Zealand
Category Government positions  
Job Type Full-time  
Closing Date 10/07/2023
Supporting Document/s Nutrition-Centre-Specialist-Hamilton-Zoo-Position-Description.pdf 439.55 kB

Description

We have an exciting opportunity available supporting the Animal Operations Team at the Hamilton Zoo as a Nutrition Centre Specialist.

Set in 25 hectares of tranquil surroundings, Hamilton Zoo is home to more than 600 native and exotic animals.  With four animal departments, this role is crucial for supporting these teams with daily diets, enrichment and browse.

We are looking for an ambitious person who wants to make the workplace around them better through initiative, excellent communication and process improvement.  Your efforts will directly benefit the daily lives of the animals at the zoo.  Experience in preparing food, managing a kitchen and stores area and/or animal keeping is preferred. 

With four animal departments to support - this person must have great organisational skills for getting through daily tasks, as well as developing ways that the nutrition centre can effectively run and support all teams daily.

The successful candidate will be a motivated team player, and preferably have experience in animal husbandry, food preparation and nutrition, browse identification, and knowledge around enrichment.  Your skills will support the keeping staff for daily operations and help us achieve best practice for our animals on a daily basis.

You will need to have an understanding of modern zoological best practices and be very safety conscious.

The recruiting range starts from $55,000 and can be negotiated for the right candidates.  

How do I apply?

  1. View the Position Description
  2. Click apply
  3.  Do the thing
  4.  Note that we’ll be shortlisting as we receive applications – so don’t muck around!

If this role sounds like it’s for you, we would love to hear from you. Make it happen and apply online today!

All candidates will be notified of the outcome on their application via email. Short-listed candidates may be required to complete an interview process, reference checks, pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol assessments, credit check and a Ministry of Justice or Police vetting check.

Hamilton City Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture.

Please note this role is being sourced directly and we are not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.  Due to border restrictions, only people who are already eligible to live and work in New Zealand should apply. Evidence will be required.

 

 

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