• Your chance to work with animals, in a team environment all day long
• Permanent Full-time opportunity
• Silverdale based with agility to work across multiple locations

 

He angitūtanga: The opportunity
Daily, you will be responsible in assisting the Shelter Manager in running the shelter with focus on dog behaviour and animal care. Ensuring all animals in the Henderson Animal Shelter are cared for which includes temperament testing, feeding, exercising, and cleaning. You will assist and mentor Animal Shelter Officers in animal care making sure they are trained. With strong communication skills you will be customer focused by way of assisting with adoptions, education and building relationships with internal and external customers.

This role works five days a week, including weekends and public holidays. The hours will be 40 hours per week with an 8:15am start time. The role is primarily based in Silverdale; however, flexibility is required to work at other shelters in Manukau and Henderson when needed.

 

He kōrero mōu: About you
You will be able to demonstrate competent animal handling skills coupled with outstanding customer service and be able to assist leading the team. You will need to be flexible, have a great work ethic and be able to withstand the physical requirements of this role. You will impress with your excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Previous animal handling or husbandry is required for this role. Animal care certificate or equivalent qualification would be advantageous (but not a compulsory requirement).

 

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What We Offer

Auckland Council is the largest local government council across Oceania, serving over 1.7 million people and contributing towards making Tāmaki Makaurau an Auckland we can all be proud of.

 

We offer a range of employee benefits and proudly support flexible working options where possible.

View a snapshot of some of our employee benefits HERE.

 

Help us make a difference to Tāmaki Makaurau.

 

Me Tono Ināianei! Apply now!

Salary ranges between $73,000 and $80,000 plus KiwiSaver and benefits.

Find a copy of the position description here: https://bit.ly/3UFyVUQ

Applications close 24 March 2025.

 

The role is deemed safety-sensitive and will require a pre-employment drug & alcohol test prior to offer.

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.

 

 

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