Dog Care Specialist

4 weeks ago

Auckland City, New Zealand Blind Foundation Full time

**Job Type**:Fixed term/Full-time

**Location**:Guide Dog Service (Auckland)

**Closing date**:Wednesday, 21 June 2023

Blind Low Vision NZ is the leading national provider of vision rehabilitation services for people who are blind, deafblind or have low vision. Now more than ever, the opportunities are here to make a real difference for people with sight loss, and you’ll help us achieve our vision of empowering New Zealanders who are blind, deafblind or low vision, to live the life they choose. As well as supporting individuals, we seek to make big-picture change by advocating for inclusive communities and for optimal eye care services for all New Zealanders. We have a rich history stretching back to 1890 and as we continue to connect people with sight loss to expert staff and their peers, we also continue to be one of New Zealand's most trusted and iconic not for profit organisations.

**Purpose of the role**:
We are currently seeking an outstanding individual to join our team of Dog Care Specialists on a fixed term, full time position (ending 30 June 2024) to work 75 hours per fortnight based on a shift roster system including weekends. This role will entail ensuring the physical and temperamental well-being and security of all assigned dogs is maintained along with a maximum hygienic environment.

Based at Guide Dog Services in Manurewa, Auckland, you will be ensuring all puppies and dogs are prepared to their full guide dog potential with a key focus on the areas of general development, training, health welfare and temperament.

**What we are looking for**:

- Minimum 2 years’ experience working with dogs
- Specialist aptitude and understanding of handling dogs of all ages
- Flexibility around shift patterns
- The ability to work weekends
- Intermediate MS Office skills
- Current New Zealand Driver’s License
- The ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
- The ability to report fluently via written communication and have basic computer skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

This is a great opportunity to join an organisation that is truly passionate about helping their clients, while also offering rewarding career opportunities, great staff benefits, and a flexible work environment where possible As we strive to be a for purpose organisation, our staff take an active interest and participate in fundraising and volunteer opportunities.

Blind Low Vision NZ welcomes diversity in the workplace and encourages suitably qualified people who are blind or have low vision, or any other disability to apply.

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