Animal Shelter Officer

5 months ago

Auckland City, New Zealand Auckland Council Full time

**Your chance to work with animals all day long**:

- **Permanent opportunity**:

- **Silverdale based with agility to work across multiple locations**

**He angitūtanga: The opportunity**

On a daily basis, you will be responsible for ensuring all animals in the accommodation area are cared for which includes feeding, exercising and cleaning. Provide enrichment and training as required. With strong communication skills you will be customer focused by way of assisting with adoptions, education and building relationships with internal and external customers.

This role is rostered 5 days a week including weekends and public holidays: working 8:00am
- 4:30pm. The role is primarily based in Silverdale, however, flexibility is required to work at other shelters in Henderson and Manukau when needed.

**He kōrero mōu: About you**

You will be able to demonstrate competent animal handling skills coupled with outstanding customer service. You will need to be flexible, have a great work ethic and be able to withstand the physical requirements of this role. You will impress with your excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Previous animal handling or husbandry is required for this role. An animal care certificate or equivalent qualification would be advantageous (but not a compulsory requirement).

**Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer**

You will help us make dogs a positive part of Auckland life. We will provide you with training on the Dog Control and Impounding Acts and the opportunity to contribute to the welfare of animals and provide good customer service. This is your chance to help achieve our vision for Auckland to be a world-class city.

Become part of our Auckland Council's animal management team, we work across Auckland’s diverse communities to minimise harm and nuisance from dogs and other animals, and provide essential services such as dog registration and raising public awareness of responsible dog ownership.
- This role is deemed safety sensitive and in line with Auckland Council policy, you will be required to complete pre-employment drug and alcohol testing._

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