ABOUT THE TEAM

Our Centre’s are working hard rescuing, caring for and rehoming animals in need. They are the face of the SPCA in their communities, working to create real and sustainable change for the wellbeing of animals. The Centre’s are run by a bunch of passionate people, from Centre Managers to Animal Attendants, who prioritise animal welfare and community connection.

Sound like your people?

ABOUT THE ROLE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Customer Services Coordinator to join our Animal Services team.

This role is -

• Permanent, part-time (28 hours)
• Monday, Friday, Saturday 8.00 am – 4.30 pm and Tuesday 11.00 am – 3.00 pm
• Hamilton based

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 be the first point of contact for our customers, volunteers, foster parents, colleagues, stakeholders and community, for both the human and animal variety.

You will answer queries face to face, over the phone and via email in a helpful, timely and professional manner. You will be the hub, the oracle, the person who knows the things at our Centre. We want our customers to know we are responsive, effective and provide accurate information and most importantly, that we care about them and their animals.

You will process animal adoptions including discussions with potential adopters to match the right animals with the right person. You will triage animal ambulance calls, schedule foster pick up and return appointments and induct our new foster parents.

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 –

• Proven experience in customer service, and effective administrative skills with strong attention to detail
• Animal handling experience and knowledge
• Experience working with volunteers and foster parents
• The ability to think on your feet
• A positive and friendly approach to customers, animals and team members
• Demonstrate empathy and resilience
• Able to prioritize and effectively manage workloads.
• Have excellent computer skills and familiar with the Microsoft Office suite of programs
• Experience working with the community in a customer facing role
• Have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and must have a love for working with both people and animals.
• Have excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to handle conflict situations and a friendly and positive attitude.
• Experience working in a busy environment where multitasking is key

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
• On site parking available

HOW TO APPLY

For more information about impressive work we do and the impact we have here at the SPCA click here. For the job description click here.

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 recruitment@spca.nz if you have any additional questions.