Centre Manager

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.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Our Centres are a hive of activity where every day is dedicated to animal welfare, community connection and making a real difference. We have Centre Managers, Vets, Vet Nurses, Animal Attendants, Foster Coordinators, Customer Services Officers and everything in between. Our people are kind, resilient, customer centric and calm under pressure.

Sound like your team?

ABOUT THE ROLE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Centre Manager to join our Animal Services team in Kerikeri. This is a permanent, full time role where you will be working Monday - Friday with some flexibility required.

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 manage all aspects of the day to day running of the Centre which includes leadership, animal welfare, finance management, property maintenance, compliance and community. You will work alongside the Inspectorate Team to support investigations and prosecutions and aligning our Centre capacity with their workload.

You will manage and build on our Volunteer and Foster networks in the region to ensure our humans and animals are safe and feel supported. You will work with the wider team around fundraising initiatives while building strong and effective relationships with local supporters and raising our brand awareness.

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 –

• Leadership experience
• Animal handling experience and knowledge
• Influencing and conflict management skills
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• The ability to think on your feet
• High empathy and resilience
• Experience working in a busy environment where multitasking is key
• Experience working with the community in a customer facing role
• A positive and friendly approach to customers, animals and people

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 paid day off on your birthday (only for permanent roles)
• On site parking available (if available)

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 if you have any additional questions.

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