Animal Attendant / Whanganui

ABOUT THE ROLE

We have an exciting opportunity for two Animal Attendants to join our Animal Services team in Whanganui. Our permanent, part time Animal Attendant will work 32 hours per week on a roster. Our casual Animal Attendant works as and when required to cover leave and busy periods, flexibility and availability required for our casual.

In this role you get to see the best and the worst. It is a rewarding, fulfilling, and essential role, as well as demanding, heartbreaking and physical. It takes a special kind of person to do this role but what you get back can really fill your cup.

You will be their human and ensure that all animals in the centre are cared for appropriately and our adoption avenues are being used to their fullest. Making sure our animal database is updated and accurate and assisting with all routine veterinary visits.

You will coordinate and work with our teams and volunteers to improve animal pathways through the centre. You will handle enquiries regarding adoption at the centre in person, via phone or website. You will monitor animal health, behaviour and administer medication.

You will enhance opportunities for socialisation, enrichment and behaviour modification for the animals in the shelter and you will work with other departments to ensure the animal areas are functioning well and goals are being achieved.

ABOUT YOU

You’re an animal advocate, you are passionate about animal welfare, care and education. Our vision, purpose and values resonate with you and you have a love for working with both humans and animals.

You will also have –

Animal handling experience and knowledge

Experience working with volunteers and increasing volunteer and foster numbers and capability

Influencing and conflict management skills

Strong communication and customer service skills

The ability to think on your feet

A positive and friendly approach to customers, animals and team members

High empathy and resilience

Experience working in a busy environment where multitasking is key

Experience working with the community in a customer facing role

OUR PURRKS

Our team is full of passionate, purpose-driven people who love animals and want to make the world a kinder and more compassionate place. Some other purrks include –

To be a part of the greater good – to have the privilege of making a difference to the welfare of animals across New Zealand

Consistent support and an opportunity to continue to learn

Opportunity to bring fresh thinking and new ideas to get involved in projects that can build on the solid foundation that we have

To work with like minded people

A workplace culture where collaboration, development and kindness are key

* Access to 24/7 confidential wellness support.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Our Centre’s are working hard rescuing, caring for and rehoming animals in need. They are the face of the SPCA in their communities, working to create real and sustainable change for the wellbeing of animals. The Centre’s are run by a bunch of passionate people, from Centre Managers to Animal Attendants, who prioritise animal welfare and community connection.

Sound like your people?

ABOUT US

The SPCA helps protect over 30,000 animals every year. By rescuing, rehabilitating, sheltering and advocating for animals, we are directly improving their lives. Our Animal Services teams run our 28 Centres, from Kerikeri to Invercargill and they are essential in us being able to do the work we do.

HOW TO APPLY

For more information click the apply now button and that will take you to our careers site. On our careers site you can click here for more about the impressive work we do and the impact we have and click here for the job description.

If you are ready to be part of something amazing, APPLY NOW – we can’t wait to see your application!

Applications for this role may be reviewed as they are received so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible!

We have a diverse, inclusive and values driven culture at SPCA. We value a diverse work environment because teams are stronger with different perspectives and experiences, so we welcome people from all walks of life to apply.

All applicants must possess the legal right to work in New Zealand, either as a New Zealand or Australian Citizen or by holding a valid working visa.

Simply click Apply and complete our simple online application process\.  Please contact [email protected] if you have any additional questions.

\Only applications submitted through the official process will be considered.