ABOUT THE ROLE

SPCA is one of New Zealand’s most trusted charities, working to improve animal welfare and advocate for animals in need. We’re looking for a compassionate and resilient Animal Attendant to join our Māngere Centre, with animal handling experience and confidence working with canines.

• Location: SPCA Māngere Centre
• Employment: Permanent, full-time
• Hours: 40 hours per week, worked over a rotating roster Monday to Sunday, between 7am and 7pm

As an Animal Attendant, you’ll provide day-to-day care for animals while supporting their rehabilitation and journey towards a new home. This is a physically active and emotionally rewarding role where no two days are the same.

Key responsibilities

• Provide high-quality for all animals in our care, ensuring animals’ health, wellbeing and welfare needs are met.
• Confident handling and caring for canines with a range of sizes, temperaments and needs
• Monitor animal health and behaviour, administering medication as required.
• Support enrichment, socialisation and behaviour programmes.
• Maintain accurate animal records using SPCA systems.
• Assist with adoption enquiries and provide excellent customer service to adopters and members of the public.
• Work alongside volunteers and colleagues to achieve positive animal welfare outcomes.
• Maintain clean, safe and hygienic animal housing and workspaces.

ABOUT YOU

You’re passionate about animal welfare and comfortable working hands-on with all animals in our care including canines. You bring patience, confidence and a calm approach, recognising that animals in our care may be unsettled or have different handling needs.

You enjoy being part of a team and understand that animal care can be physically and emotionally demanding, but incredibly rewarding.

What we’re looking for

• Animal handling experience, with confidence caring for and handling canines.
• An understanding of canine body language and safe handling practices.
• Experience providing excellent customer service.
• Physical fitness and the ability to carry out manual tasks throughout the day.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure and make sound decisions.
• Confidence working independently, within a team and alongside volunteers.
• Good organisation, time management and attention to detail.
• Empathy, resilience and professionalism.

OUR PURRRKS

This is more than just an animal care role. It’s an opportunity to work for a cause where your values, wellbeing and contributions matter:

• Paid birthday leave, a weekly pay cycle, staff discounts and exclusive employee benefits.
• Career development and internal opportunities across SPCA.
• Access to 24/7 confidential wellness support.
• Free parking, first in first served.
• Meaningful work that directly supports animal welfare in New Zealand.

HOW TO APPLY

Click Apply Now to complete a few screening questions and upload your CV and cover letter.

We value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. All candidates must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.