Team Leader - Birds and Ectotherms

He angituutanga: The opportunity 

Te Kaaroro Nature Precinct is seeking an experienced and dedicated zoo professional to head our Birds and Ectotherms team. If this sounds like the right fit for you, we’d love to chat!

This is a pivotal leadership role, where your ability to lead, develop and hold a team to high standards is just as critical as your technical expertise. You will be responsible for driving team performance, shaping a strong team culture, and ensuring excellence across all aspects of animal care and operational delivery.

Day to day you will be: 

• Leading, managing and developing a team of zookeepers, with a strong focus on performance, accountability and capability building.
• Providing clear direction, coaching and support to ensure high-quality outcomes for animal welfare and team performance.
• Overseeing daily operations of the Birds and Ectotherms section, ensuring be...