We currently have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our wildlife team in a full-time position as Show Presenter/Animal Trainer. The successful applicant will be responsible for delivering daily public encounters and driving our advocacy programme, as well as the training and daily care of a variety of species and habitats within our collection.

The Kiwi Park is a family-owned 5-acre wildlife park in beautiful Queenstown. We house over 20 species of native NZ birds and reptiles, and we are involved in breed-for-release and rehabilitation programmes. This is an exciting time at the Kiwi Park as we are currently launching a full rebrand and a significant number of projects are being undertaken. The Kiwi Park offers an excellent opportunity to further a career within the conservation field whilst having ready access to the Queenstown lifestyle. 

To be considered for this role, you will need to have:

• A degree in Zoology (or similar).
• Proven animal training and conditioning experience (with birds would be preferable but other animal training would still be considered) 
• Experience in public speaking. 
• Experience in captive wildlife keeping and daily husbandry, preferably with native NZ wildlife.
• Knowledge of NZ horticulture
• The flexibility to work on a roster that includes weekends and public holidays.
• A NZ driver’s licence
• Proof of full Covid vaccination
• An outgoing personality and can-do attitude

Applicants for this position require NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit. To apply, please email your covering letter and CV to Wildlife@kiwibird.co.nz .

Applications will be ongoing until the position has been filled.