Occasionally there are opportunities to join our small team and become a part of the sanctuaries incredible work. Vacancies will be listed below, if there are none at this time or you can’t see something right for you then you may consider volunteering to support our work as well.
Horopito cafe 2IC
We are looking for a someone with the right balance of kitchen and people skills to join our cafe team as a 2IC to the cafe manager. The perfect candidate will have chef experience allowing them to lead food preparation in our busy cafe as well as supporting catering for large events including dinners for up to 100 guests. They would also be comfortable interacting with patrons and working front of house if required as well as being ready to step into a leadership role for other cafe team members.
This is a permanent part time role with a minimum of a Saturday and Sunday shift and more hours available on other open days and to support events for the right candidate.
For more information and to apply please email cafe manager Louise at louise@orokonui.nz
Visitor Centre Kaimahi
Orokonui Ecosanctuary is looking for someone to join our visitor centre team for a Saturday shift working across the reception and cafe. This role would be perfect for someone in the local area looking for some extra hours.
Orokonui’s Visitor Centre is an information and hospitality hub for members of the public to safely access the sanctuary, learn about our work, connect with Horopito Café, or attend functions and events.
This role entails one regular rostered full day visitor centre shift on Saturdays year-round, plus additional hours covering leave for other team members, including statutory holidays. The role involves working across both cafe and reception areas to meet need.
Read the full role description here.
To apply for the role, please email a cover letter and CV to the General Manager (amanda@orokonui.nz).
The deadline for applications is 5pm, Friday the 17th of July 2026. The hiring of this role is time-sensitive, and the role will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found. Please note that applications will be processed as they are submitted, and the role may be filled before the closing date. For questions, further information, or a confidential discussion regarding the role, please get in touch.