Introduction

SPCA is one of the best loved and most respected charities in New Zealand, with a proud history of helping animals in need and advocating for animal welfare since 1872.  

About the role

• Permanent full-time role, 40 hours
• Rotating shifts Monday- Sunday between the hours of 7.30am- 5.00pm as rostered
• SPCA Auckland Centre - Mangere
• Must be able to drive a manual vehicle

Your enthusiasm and dedication will see you:

• Providing strong and consistent leadership to a committed and well-functioning team
• Respond to enquiries from members of the public, ensuring all enquiries are handled appropriately and professionally.
• Triage, coordinate and attend non-inspectorate animal emergencies.
• Provide animal transport for non-welfare complaint related animals, such as ambulance collection, transportation and transfer of animals, trapping of animals, community desexing and transporting sick, injured and vulnerable animals
• Assist with administration including but not limited to ShelterBuddy updates, processing of animals, data entry and animal handling.
• Ensuring a safe and supportive working environment where staff are led to carry out their duties efficiently and effectively
• Promotes unity by developing and maintaining strong relationships with other departments within the Centre
• Develop and maintain community relationships and the local reputation of the SPCA brand
• Proactively managing and embedding a culture of Health & Safety

What we need from you:

• Proven leadership experience. Experience leading a remote team would be advantageous but not essential.
• Have excellent communication and customer service skills, be solutions focused with friendly and a positive can-do attitude
• Have an understanding of animal welfare (animal handling experience or qualification would be advantageous) 
• Resilience while retaining empathy
• Have excellent organisational skills and be able to prioritise and effectively manage workloads
• Have strong administration and computer skills.

For further information about this role, please refer to the position description (available via the SPCA Join Our Team page).

What we can offer you, our SPCA Purrks

Working with SPCA offers numerous benefits that we call "Purr-ks". Employees find deep personal fulfilment and purpose by contributing to the well-being of animals in need. Our teams are passionate and supportive, fostering a strong sense of community among like-minded individuals. With opportunities for professional growth and development in fields like animal care, advocacy, and education. Knowing that whatever role you participate in here at SPCA, your efforts directly improve the lives of animals and promote animal welfare across New Zealand. Here’s some of the Purrks you can obtain: 

• To be a part of the greater good – to have the privilege of making a difference to the welfare of animals across New Zealand
• Great “purrks” including a paid day off on your birthday.
• Free on-site parking 
• A busy, challenging and rewarding role with 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 has already been set in the organisation. 

How you can apply today!

Applications for this role may be reviewed as they are received so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible! 

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. 

*Only applications submitted through the official process will be considered