Education operations manager - conservation learning, Auckland

Education Operations Manager - Conservation Learning Full time, Permanent Middle leadership, General, Educator Auckland Zoo is a community-serving cultural organisation with a mission to‘bring people together to build a future for wildlife’. Through science, learning&training, and strengthening our relationship with Te Ao Māori, we strive for excellence in animal care&welfare, conserve wildlife in the wild and nurture a lifelong connection with nature to enhance the well-being of our communities. We are looking for an Education Operations Manager - Conservation Learning to join the conservation advocacy and engagement department. This multifaceted role reports to the Conservation Learning and Community Engagement Manager and has a team of Conservation Learning Facilitators (Kaupapa Māori) as direct reports.The successful candidate will play a key role in leading the delivery, growth, and strategic direction of Auckland Zoo’s conservation learning programmes. This includes overseeing the day-to-day operations of onsite, online, and outreach learning initiatives while supporting broader advocacy and engagement goals. The role requires a strong focus on delivering both mission and financial outcomes, team leadership,and cross-team collaboration.Minimum Requirements It is essential that you have: A teaching qualification or equivalent proven teaching or training experience A university degree in natural or social science or another relevant field You need to be a resident in Aotearoa, New Zealand, or Oceania and already eligible to live/work in Aotearoa, New Zealand. We are unable to support visa applications for this role.How to Apply Tono mo te mahi/to apply. Please provide a bespoke cover letter (max 1 page) and a concise CV (max. 3 pages). You do not need to add your roles in the non-mandatory fields if your CV is up to date. #J-18808-Ljbffr