Animal Attendant - Adoptions and Centre Support
Contract: Permanent, Part Time
Hours of Work: Thursday, Friday, Saturday 8am-4.30pm. (24 hours weekly)
Location: SPCA Christchurch Centre
About the role: The Adoptions and Centre Support Animal Attendant is responsible for providing for the physical health and behavioural needs of these animals housed at the centre, ensuring that their environment and care is maintained to the highest standards. They process the adoption paperwork for all the animals in the centre and provide support to the other departments as required by the team leaders.
What we can offer you· Make an actual difference for New Zealand’s animals · Work with highly passionate people · Onsite parking . Other Purrks, including a paid day off on your birthday!
What we need from you Our ideal candidate will have:
- Qualifications or relevant experience in the animal care/welfare industry
- 1+ years’ experience in handling companion animals, preferably in a shelter environment.
- Experience in Animal drug administration would be an advantage
- A sound understanding of animal behaviour – normal v abnormal
- Confidence in handling companion animals displaying a range of temperaments
- An understanding of Contagious and Zoonotic diseases is desirable
- Be technologically savvy – have sound computer skills including the use of e-mail, internet and Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to receive and give appropriate effective advice, input and feedback.
- Excellent interpersonal skills – communicate effectively with customers, volunteers and other employees.
- Ability to manage confidential information with responsibility and integrity.
- Highly organised with the ability to prioritise, multi task and meet expected deadlines
- Ability to manage stress and handle emotional situations while retaining empathy
- Is professional and works collaboratively with all members of staff, including Volunteers.
- Ability to work in all weather conditions and work in the field which requires physical fitness
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 May 2024.
Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.