Animal Attendant - Feline / Auckland, Mangere Full-time Job

Key Points

• SPCA is a well-respected charity in New Zealand.
• Permanent part-time role at SPCA Centre Mangere.
• Role involves caring for animals, maximizing adoptions, and ensuring animal welfare.
• Requires practical animal-handling experience, relevant qualifications, and excellent communication skills.
• Opportunity to work with animals and make a difference in animal welfare.

Job Requirements

• Practical animal-handling experience and knowledge.
• Experience in behavior and basic care, especially with felines.
• Applicable tertiary qualification in animal care, behavior, or welfare.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Flexibility in work hours and workload management.
• Empathy, resilience, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical ability to cope with job demands and a New Zealand driver’s license.
• Self-motivated team player with a passion for animal welfare.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure appropriate care and welfare of animals at the center.
• Maximize adoptions and maintain accurate animal database.
• Coordinate veterinary visits and assist with animal preparation.
• Train and share knowledge with SPCA staff.
• Work with volunteers and teams to improve animal pathways.
• Handle adoption inquiries and monitor animal health and behavior.
• Enhance opportunities for animal socialization and enrichment.
• Collaborate with other departments to achieve animal welfare goals.

Qualifications

• Practical animal-handling experience and knowledge.
• Behavior and basic care experience, especially with felines.
• Tertiary qualification in animal care, behavior, or welfare.

Skills

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Flexibility, empathy, and resilience.
• Data-entry and computer skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to animal welfare in New Zealand.
• Great benefits including a paid day off on your birthday.
• Consistent support and opportunities for professional growth.

How to Apply

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. Simply click Apply and complete the online application process. Contact recruitment@spca.nz for any questions.

Location: Auckland Airport

Send your resume and cover letter to recruitment@spca.nz