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 part-time role
• The position is 32 hours a week, and will include weekends & public holidays, therefore flexibility in regard to days and hours of work is a must
• SPCA Centre Mangere

The position will be busy, exciting, challenging and you would be working with like-minded people who get the opportunity to make a difference every day.

Your enthusiasm and dedication will see you:

• Dealing with enquiries regarding adoption of animals at the centre in person, via phone or website.
• Enhancing opportunities for socialisation, enrichment and behaviour modification for the animals in the shelter and at foster.
• Ensuring an evidence-based behaviour and training programme is developed for each companion animal species and area with a focus on canines.
• Developing an action plan which outlines timeframes and priorities for implementation of the behaviour programme
• Working with other departments to ensure behaviour plans are effective and goals are being achieved.
• Participating in the training and assessment(s) of team members and ensuring effective, consistent and compliant activation of the behaviour programme by staff and volunteers.

What we need from you:

• Have practical animal-handling experience and knowledge, in particular canine experience, and experience in behaviour and basic care. 
• Have practical animal-handling experience and knowledge and experience in behaviour and training
•  Have applicable tertiary qualification e.g. animal care, animal welfare, canine training and behaviour would be preferable
• Have excellent customer service skills, with the ability to handle conflict situations and a friendly and positive attitude.
• Have excellent written and oral communication skills, including report writing, development of written procedures, the delivery of training and presentations.
• Be highly organised with the ability to prioritise, multi task and meet expected deadlines.
•  Have sound computer skills including the use of e-mail, internet and Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrate empathy and resilience
• Have the ability to work in a fast paced environment and must have a love for working with both people and animals.
• Have a flexible approach to the hours of work, and be able to prioritise and effectively manage workloads.
• Active, physically able to cope with the rigor of the job

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