JOB VACANCIES

Current job vacancies at Paradise Valley Springs Wildlife Park in Rotorua.

May 2022

We currently have a full time vacancy for an outdoor groundskeeper / maintenance person.

This varied role involves working outdoors all day to keep our wildlife park in pristine condition.

The main duties involved in this role are:

• Grounds maintenance - regular use of equipment such as leafblowers, lawnmowers, weedeaters, waterblasters.
• Constant attention to gardens - weeding, pruning, raking etc.
• Keeping our park clean and tidy at all times by way of clearing rubbish, cleaning out animal enclosures and paddocks.
• Daily animal feeding shows and tour guiding groups of visitors around the park. Previous public speaking is not essential but you will require a fairly confident manner.
• Predator control (clearing and setting traps).

This is an entry level position and you do not need experience in all areas listed as comprehensive on the job training will be provided. You will need to be fit and strong as this role can be physically demanding on a daily basis. Being based in our wildlife park, you must have a customer focussed and friendly manner and be confident around large farm animals and birds.

We are open 365 days a year and the working days will be across a seven day roster which will include one weekend day per week.  The daily working hours are 7am to 5pm (9 ½ hours).

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May 2022

We currently have a part time customer service vacancy working two to four days a week.

The main duties involved in this varied role are:

• Customer service at our reception (face to face, telephone).
• Displaying and pricing items in our gift shop.
• Serving in our snack cafe.
• Regular cleaning to our high standards.
• Ensuring our park is kept clean and tidy at all times by clearing rubbish, cleaning animal enclosures/paddocks, cleaning public toilets as and when required etc.
• Daily animal feeding shows and tour guiding groups of visitors around the park. Previous public speaking is not essential but you will require a fairly confident manner.
• Outdoor duties may be included on a daily basis (could be a mix of cleaning, raking, weeding, using leaf blowers, preparing animal food etc). Although this role does not involve a lot of involvement with animals, you must be confident around animals and birds.

No specific qualifications or experience in all of the above areas are required, as comprehensive on the job training will be given. The main requirements are great customer service skills, self motivation and a willingness to learn and master the different aspects of working at Paradise.

We are open 365 days a year and the working days will be across a seven day roster which will include one or both weekend days as well as every Monday.  The daily working hours are 8am to 5pm (8 ½ hours) with some 7am starts.

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