Senior Volunteer Coordinator – Auckland Zoo
Auckland Zoo is recognised as one of the most progressive zoos in the world. A winner of national and international environmental-related awards, it is home to 126 different species and over 1,000 animals.
As the Senior Volunteer Coordinator, you will support the Manager Volunteer Programme (MVP) in developing and delivering the Volunteer Programme strategy. You'll play a vital role in shaping our volunteer programme to enhance Auckland Zoo's visitor experience while aligning with conservation goals. This role involves providing leadership for staff and volunteers, creating engaging visitor interactions, and coordinating volunteers to ensure smooth daily operations.
This is a permanent, part-time position of 32 hours per week.
Minimum Requirements: Experience : You will have a minimum of 3 years in a leadership role, ideally with experience in volunteer management, adult learning, or visitor engagement.
Skills : Strong communication, relationship-building, and customer service skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and volunteer databases (Volgistics preferred).
Commitment to te ao Maori : We value te Tiriti o Waitangi and welcome candidates who respect and are willing to develop their understanding of te ao Maori and kaitiakitanga principles.
Physical Requirements : Reasonable fitness to oversee volunteer activities across the zoo.
This fantastic role enables you to work in a fun and stimulating environment, in lovely surroundings and to mix and mingle with a broad variety of people.
The salary for this role is $65,000k – 74,200k (per annum, pro rata based on skillset and experience).
Join our team and play a vital role in creating a thriving and beautiful environment for both animals and visitors at Auckland Zoo!
Application Instructions: Please provide a bespoke cover letter.
No need to add your roles in the non-mandatory fields if your CV is up to date.
You need to have the right to work in NZ already. We are unable to support visa applications for this role.
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