Animal Welfare Officer

2 weeks ago

Dunedin, New Zealand University of Otago Full time

Animal Welfare Officer

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**HEALTH AND SAFETY COMPLIANCE**
**ANIMAL WELFARE OFFICE**

**_About our team/Mō te tīma_**

The University of Otago is New Zealand’s first university and a leader across all fields of academic endeavour - the humanities, sciences, health sciences and business.

The Animal Welfare Office (AWO) functions to support biomedical research activities at the University of Otago, with responsibility for ensuring we maintain the highest international standards pertaining to all aspects of the welfare and ethical treatment of animals. The AWO is situated in a state-of-the-art new facility allowing close contact with technical staff and researchers.

**_The role/Te mahi_**

Animal Welfare Officer is a senior management role within the Operations Group, reporting directly to the Head of Health and Safety Compliance. In this role you will lead the team of highly skilled and committed animal welfare professionals to ensure the highest level of animal care at the University.

You will be responsible for the University of Otago Animal Care Programme, providing welfare and clinical care of all laboratory animals used in teaching, testing and research activities at the University. The Animal Welfare Officer oversees and provides medical and surgical care for research animals, Principle Investigator consultation, Animal Ethics Committee protocol review and professional training for animal care personnel.

**_Your skills and experience/Kā pūkeka me kā wheako_**

We are looking for an experienced professional passionate about animal welfare and familiar with research and teaching environment.

You will also:

- Be a qualified veterinarian (NZ registration or able to register within NZ).
- Have experience with the provision of veterinary services within a research facility.
- Have people management experience.

Well-rounded communication skills and good interpersonal skills are essential.

**_Further details/Pūroko_**

This is a part-time (0.53 FTE), permanent position located in Dunedin.

The University of Otago offers an outstanding working environment in one of the most beautiful campuses in the world, combined with a work-life balance Dunedin has to offer.

We offer a competitive remuneration package depending on experience and qualifications plus the opportunity to develop and expand your career by being part of a forward-thinking team.

Confidential enquiries can be made to Andrea McMillan, Head of Health and Safety, contact details are below.

**_Application/Tono_**

Applications will be considered as they are received. The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.

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