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
• Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm, (Saturdays tri-weekly 8am-5pm)
• SPCA Centre Wellington

Your enthusiasm and dedication will see you:

• Dealing with enquiries regarding volunteering and fostering of animals at the centre in person, via phone, email or website
• Coordinating and working with volunteers and students, placing with centre teams with an aim to improve animal pathways through the centre and volunteer experience
• Monitoring appointments for animal health and length of stay while in foster care
• Enhancing opportunities for socialisation, enrichment and behaviour modification for the animals in the shelter through the foster programme
• Working with other departments to ensure the animal areas are functioning well and goals are being achieved
• Coordinating events in the centre for volunteers and outside the centre to engage with the community
• Write volunteer Newsletter at least twice a year to communicate the happenings of the centre

We need you to:

• Have practical animal-handling experience and knowledge, in particular and experience in behaviour and basic care
• Have excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to handle conflict situations and a friendly and positive attitude
• Have previous experience working, volunteering and managing people
• Have a flexible approach to the hours of work and be able to prioritise and effectively manage workloads
• Have excellent data-entry & computer skills including Microsoft Office
• Demonstrate empathy and resilience
• Positively work in a fast-paced environment and must have a love for working with both people and animals
• Be active, physically able to cope with the rigor of the job
• Have your full, current New Zealand driver’s licence
• Be a self-motivated team player, who is enthusiastic and passionate about animal welfare
• Be a quick thinker who is skilled at multi-tasking and prioritising

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 perks. Employees find deep personal fulfillment 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