Maintenance Handy Person

Applications are open for a Full-Time 3-month Fixed Term opportunity.

Assist our team in the care and maintenance of the Park.

Weekly Tool and Footwear Allowance.

Monday Friday roster.

As Orana approaches its 50th year we are reflective and determined to continue achieving our conservation goals. We are looking for team members to help us continue our mission to connect people with nature and to educate and inspire our community towards creating a bright future for the next 50 years and beyond.

M mtou: About Us

Orana Wildlife Park is owned and operated by Orana Wildlife Trust a registered charitable trust and not-for-profit organisation. Conservation is a core part of our mission and the key reason Orana exists. Our on-site habitat restoration and predator pest control programmes provide a connecting wildlife corridor and safe haven for some of Canterburys most threatened species.

Orana Wildlife Park participates in many zoo-based breeding programmes in partnership with the World Association of Zoos & Aquariums (WAZA) the Zoo & Aquarium Association Australasia (ZAA) DOC and others. We are committed to continuing our efforts towards these breeding programmes into the future.

He angittanga: The opportunity

As a Maintenance Handy Person you will help contribute the day-to-day maintenance requirements of our Park operations. This can include general maintenance of the visitor area grounds basic plumbing repairs and other general repair work. The role is fixed term to offer additional assistance to our team and ensure sufficient cover is provided in the busy Spring/Summer months. Your contribution will help Orana deliver enjoyable and rewarding experiences for our visitors.

He krero mu: About you

Ideally you will have confidence and general skills across a wide range of areas including building carpentry and general groundskeeping.

You will also have:

Excellent communication and customer skills.

A responsible mature outlook and team player.

Understanding of and commitment to site health and safety requirements.

Full drivers license and able to drive a manual vehicle.

A can do positive attitude and willing to take on a wide range of duties in a hard working team.

Able to work unsupervised and efficiently as required.

A trade qualification or an understanding of NZ construction methods is considered an advantage.

A high level of energy and physical fitness is required to ensure you meet the daily challenges of the role.

Ng huatanga kei a mtou: What we offer

You will join a passionate team who are committed to our Park animals and the Trusts conservation education and visitor experience goals.

This is a fixed term full-time position working a set 8:30am 5:00pm Monday to Friday (inclusive) roster that may include additional weekend and public holiday cover as needed.

As a member of our team we are able to offer you:

A workplace dedicated to fostering positive team culture through our four core values: Care Empathy Engage and Courage.

Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including numerous helpful resources and webinars.

Opportunities for involvement through staff forums such as our Health & Safety Committee and Culture Committee.

Pathways for personal growth and development.

A full uniform supplied plus a non-taxable allowance paid weekly to cover footwear and a basic tool kit.

Ample free parking on site.

If you are adaptable and open-minded with a desire to help benefit conservation and animal welfare APPLY NOW! Provide us with a letter of Introduction and CV detailing your skills/experience relevant to the role (send to ). Get in quick as applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Applications for this position close on Sunday 28th September 5pm.