He angituutanga: The opportunity
We’re looking for a passionate Primate Keeper to join our team in Hamilton, New Zealand. You’ll be hands-on with the daily care, feeding, and enrichment of our primate residents, helping ensure their well-being while maintaining a safe and healthy environment.
Day to day you will:
Oo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experience
He aha te wariu o te utu kaimahi? | What’s the salary?
The salary range for this is $60,216 - $83,258 depending on skills and experience.
Ngaa waahi whakarato painga kei a maatou: What we offer
Of course, you’ll work in one of the world’s top awarded garden venue. Your workplace changes with the seasons and enjoy the events that run throughout the year.
Me Tono Inaaianei!: Apply Now!
Applications close 27 March 2026
Note: We will be shortlisting as we receive applications.
All candidates will be notified of the outcome on their application via email. Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks and a criminal check. This role is Safety Sensitive so a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol test will be required. View more information about these checks and our commitment to the Privacy act here by clicking here
It is important to us that we support you throughout our selection process (interview and assessments). If you have any access needs during this process, let us know in advance so we can make sure these are met.
As a council, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and belongs. We value inclusiveness (Kotahitanga) – we respect and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that everyone brings.
This role is being sourced directly. If/where Hamilton City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our panel of selected agencies. Hamilton City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to unsolicited contact.