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Introduction to Zoo Careers
Using Auckland Zoo as an example, you will explore some different career options in conservation and have some time to analyse your current background and skillset. Whether you are thinking about changing careers or just interested in learning more about Zoo careers, this module is a great chance for reflecting and expanding on your understanding of what roles are out there that might be right for you!
Category:Learners of all ages
Activities/resources:14/0
  • Certificate:No
  • Level:Open to lifelong learners of all ages
Overview
    Introduction to zoo careers
    • H5PIntroduction to a modern zoo
    • AssignmentActivity - Reflecting on your background
    • H5PLooking for roles right for you
    • AssignmentActivity - Researching different organisations
    Skills and experience
    • AssignmentActivity - Identifying skills
    • H5PSkills and experience
    • AssignmentActivity - Gaining new skills or experience
    Zoo careers
    • H5PIntroduction to careers at Auckland Zoo
    • H5PCreative or design focused
    • H5PProject focused
    • H5PPractical focused
    • H5PAnimal focused
    • H5PPeople focused
    Next steps
    • H5PFinal reflections and next steps

    Activity - Identifying skills

    Completion requirements

    Try to identify your own skills and skills relevant to different jobs

    Download at least one of the job descriptions that have been provided in this activity. Try to pick the job that you would be most interested in doing or that you think best aligns with your experience.

    Use the downloadable activity sheet provided and work through the questions to start identifying the important skills and seeing where your current experience aligns.

    • Auckland Zoo - Zoo Careers Activity Sheet 3 Identify Skills.pdf Auckland Zoo - Zoo Careers Activity Sheet 3 Identify Skills.pdf
      23 September 2024, 12:52 PM
    • Job description Conservation Learning Facilitator (Auckland Zoo - example only).pdf Job description Conservation Learning Facilitator (Auckland Zoo - example only).pdf
      1 October 2024, 8:39 AM
    • Job description Customer Service Assistant (Auckland Zoo - example only).pdf Job description Customer Service Assistant (Auckland Zoo - example only).pdf
      1 October 2024, 8:39 AM
    • Job description Keeper (Auckland Zoo - example only).pdf Job description Keeper (Auckland Zoo - example only).pdf
      1 October 2024, 8:39 AM
    • Job description Marketing Advisor (Auckland Zoo - example only).pdf Job description Marketing Advisor (Auckland Zoo - example only).pdf
      1 October 2024, 8:39 AM
    • Job description Zoo Design and Construction Project Manager (Auckland Zoo - example only).pdf Job description Zoo Design and Construction Project Manager (Auckland Zoo - example only).pdf
      1 October 2024, 8:39 AM
    • Job description Zoo Groundskeeper (Auckland Zoo - example only).pdf Job description Zoo Groundskeeper (Auckland Zoo - example only).pdf
      1 October 2024, 8:39 AM
    PreviousActivity - Researching different organisations
    NextSkills and experience

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