RETAIL & ADMISSIONS/PARTY HOST – CASUAL
• Applications are open for Casual positions.
• Assist us in welcoming our visitors.
• $25 per hour.
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.
Mō mātou: About Us
Orana 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 Canterbury’s 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 angitūtanga: The opportunity
Work Somewhere Wild
Imagine spending your day welcoming our visitors, hosting children’s birthday parties, meeting incredible animals and helping families create core memories.
Orana Wildlife Park is looking for enthusiastic, reliable and fun people to join our Retail & Admissions team on a casual basis. You’ll help provide amazing experiences for our visitors from the moment they arrive to when they leave the park.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Welcoming visitors and assist with admissions.
• Provide outstanding customer service in our gift shop.
• Answer visitor enquiries by phone or email and assist with encounter bookings.
• Host children’s birthday parties and help create memorable celebrations.
• Booking in animal encounter experiences, school groups and special events.
• Help maintain a welcoming and professional front-of-house environment.
This isn’t your average retail job. One day you could be helping guests book unforgettable animal encounters, the next you might be hosting a birthday party or serving customers in the gift shop. Every shift brings something different.
What’s in it for you?
• We’ll provide full training;
• a fun, supportive team environment;
• an opportunity to experience our close encounters with lemurs, meerkats, giraffes and mini cows;
• develop your skills in customer service, retail display, event hosting and communication;
• flexible casual work in one of Christchurch’s most unique workplaces.
He kōrero mōu: About you
This is a casual role, perfect for someone who craves flexibility and variety.
Weekend availability is essential (on either a Saturday or a Sunday), with opportunities for additional rostered shifts during the school holidays, public holidays and other busy periods throughout the year. These times are typically when the park comes alive, during which there will be plenty of opportunities for shifts to work.
If you:
• love working with people;
• bring positive energy and enthusiasm to every shift;
• have a strong work ethic and can-do attitude;
• are reliable, punctual, and willing to learn;
• enjoy working in changeable environments;
• aren’t afraid to jump in and help wherever needed; and
• want to be part of something bigger than just a job…
APPLY NOW!
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
You will join an incredibly passionate team who are committed to their animals and the Trust’s conservation goals.
• Work somewhere truly unique, where giraffes, rhinos, lions, meerkats and emu are part of the scenery.
• Work with a friendly team that loves what they do.
• Flexible shifts with extra opportunities during school holidays and busy periods.
• Join an organisation dedicated to conservation, education, and connecting people with nature.
• Spend your workday in one of Christchurch’s most unique and exciting attractions.
If you are adaptable and open-minded with a desire to deliver outstanding customer service, APPLY NOW through one of our advertised platforms. Please send us a letter of introduction and CV highlighting the relevant skills and experience you can offer to this role.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and will close on Sunday 30th August 2026, 5pm.
