Vacancies

Kaiārahi, Visitor Centre Host 

Not your average job, be part of an important environmental kaupapa!   

Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre, is seeking a part-time Kaiārahi /Visitor Centre Host to be part of a passionate, growing team.  

The successful applicant will be responsible for delivering exceptional visitor experiences alongside the current Pūkaha team.      

Duties are varied and interesting including  taking tours and giving talks to the public, hosting school groups, retail sales.    

The role is part-time, beginning with 10-15 hours per week and progressing to more hours during the summer. Pūkaha is open 364 days a year and the successful applicants must be able to work on the weekends, on school and public holidays.   

Essential skills and qualities sought include: 

• Confident and effective communicator and storyteller 
• Passion for conservation and te Taiao  
• A commitment to learning Te Reo Māori & tikanga Māori 
• Proven experience working in customer service 

Full training and support will be provided to applicants with the right attitude, passion and willingness to learn.  

We need somebody now – get in touch right away.    

Please email your application to careers@pukaha.org.nz , call Emily on 0275 942928 or drop in to the Centre in person.  

Pūkaha – Rangitāne Biodiversity Ranger

Passionate about Te Taiao and Te Ao Māori?  Then we want to hear from you now!

Funding has become available that will enable Pūkaha to employ an additional predator control ranger to play an important role in the delivery of the Pūkaha Predator Control programme, including the 942ha forest and the 2700ha buffer zone of pastoral land around the reserve.

Along with delivery of trapping and other key conservation tasks, an important purpose of this role is to connect with Rangitāne ō Tamaki nui-ā-Rua and Rangitāne o Wairarapa Te Taiao projects and teams and to incorporate Rangitāne knowledge and mātauranga Māori principles into Pūkaha biodiversity plans.

The Rangitāne Biodiversity ranger will be an important part of the Pūkaha conservation team, working alongside and maintaining strong relationships with the neighbouring landowners, lead contractors, the Department of Conservation, Greater Wellington Regional Council, Horizons Regional Councils, and local communities.

Great people skills and an ability to connect across all cultures is a must, alongside practical skills, knowledge and experience in conservation mahi.

This is a full-time, fixed-term role with an immediate start date.

For more information, email Christine@pukaha.org.nz

Kākā Cafē 2IC at Pūkaha – Full-time Permanent

🌟 Join Our Extraordinary Team at the Kākā Café, Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre! 🌟

Ready for an adventure in New Zealand’s untouched natural wonder? We’re seeking a passionate 2IC (Second-in-Command) to lead our cafe operations and be a guardian of our incredible natural heritage. 🌿🌄

Position: 2IC (Second-in-Command) Location: Kākā Café, Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre

Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent

If you’re a foodie with a passion for wildlife conservation, you’re in for a treat! Picture yourself serving a cuppa on a deck with sweeping views of the ngahere, while the Takahē roam freely below. The air resonates with the shrieking sounds of wild Kākā manu, creating a symphony that only nature can compose. 🦜☕

What we’re looking for:

✨ Foodie Enthusiast

✨ Leader Extraordinaire

✨ Customer Service Wizard

✨ Barista Artistry (a plus)

✨ Conservation Advocate (a plus)

✨ Wildlife Enthusiast (a plus)

Your Daily Odyssey:

🌿 Cafe Maestro

🌿 Team Conductor

🌿 Visitor Whisperer

🌿 Food Alchemist (prep and cook yummy foods)

Perks of joining our team:

🌟 Wildlife Conservation

🌄 Spectacular Setting

☕ Brewing Excellence

🚀 Career Growth

🌺 Close-Knit Family

Must be open to working weekends.

Help us create unforgettable moments for our visitors while making a real difference in wildlife conservation. 🐾🌏

Send your resume and a brief cover letter to Susan@pukaha.org.nz 📩