Senior Animal Control Officer

4 days ago

Hastings, New Zealand Hastings District Council Full time

Posted: 18/07/2025
- Closing Date: 17/08/2025
- Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
- Location: Hastings
- Job Category: Animal Control
- Tihei mauri ora_
- Nau mai, haere mai, tahuti mai ki Heretaunga_
- Heretaunga haukunui, Heretaunga ararau, Heretaunga haaro te kaahu, Heretaunga takoto noa_
- Welcome to Heretaunga, the area renowned for its rich and fertile landscape that is sustained by its life-giving dews and waterways. Welcome to Heretaunga, whose beauty is observed by the sharp eye of the harrier hawk; a landscape rich in history and with an esteemed legacy of caring and providing for its inhabitants._

**Taitara Mahi - Senior Animal Control Officer**
**_Permanent Full-Time_**

Hastings District Council's Animal Control team promotes better care and control of dogs by providing public education within schools and community groups, responding to dog control complaints, maintaining pound facilities and enforcing the Dog Control Act and Animal Control Bylaws.

As part of our team of seven, the Senior Animal Control Officer supports the Animal Control Team Leader by taking a lead role in complex investigations, mentoring junior officers, and ensuring day-to-day operations run smoothly. This includes managing serious dog incidents, assisting with prosecutions, and helping to develop and deliver educational initiatives that promote responsible dog ownership across the district.

**Ōu wheako -about you,**
To be successful in this role you will have:

- Proven experience in an Animal Control environment
- Experience in leadership and development of staff
- Strong dispute resolution and customer service skills
- Proven animal handling skills and a knowledge of animal behaviour and husbandry

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Animal Control Officer to take the next step in their career.

Situated in the heart of Ngāti Kahungunu, the Hastings district and Hawke’s Bay offer an enjoyable environment in which to live, work and play. We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. Are you keen to be a part of our journey?

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