Animal Attendant
Contract: Permanent Part Time
Hours of Work: Sunday and Monday 8.00am - 4pm (15 hours per week)
Location: SPCA Ashburton Centre
About the role: The animal attendant role provides to the physical health and behavioural needs of all animals housed in the Centre as rostered. This is a busy role, where no two days will be the same, the successful candidate will need to be self-motivated, technologically savvy, energetic, passionate about providing positive welfare outcomes for animals and show a high level of initiative.
What we can offer you
- Make an actual difference for New Zealand’s animals
- Work with highly passionate people
- Onsite parking
- Great “purrks”! Including a paid day off for your birthday
What we need from you
- Qualifications or relevant experience in the animal/welfare industry is required
- Experience in Animal drug administration
- A sound understanding of animal behaviour – normal v abnormal
- An understanding of Contagious and Zoonotic diseases is desirable
- Ability to work effectively without supervision and effectively prioritise daily tasks
- Excellent interpersonal skills – communicate effectively with customers, volunteers and other employees.
- Demonstrated strengths in accuracy, precision and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage confidential information with responsibility and integrity.
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability (will include flexibility of hours)
- Commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Be proactive and be able to manage stress.
- Customer focused
- Ability to manage stress and handle emotional situations while retaining empathy
- Ability to work in the field which requires physical fitness, and all weather conditions
Who we are: 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. To find out more about us, go here: https://www.spca.nz/what-we-do. Does this sound like the ideal role for you? If you match the above criteria, please apply now! Applications without a cover letter stating why you feel you are suited to this role, will NOT be considered.
Applications close on 26.01.24