Animal Attendant & Centre Support

About the role: To cover leave and absence of other staff including but not limited to all animal care areas, customer service and foster coordination. To provide for the physical health and behavioural needs of all animals housed in the Centre as rostered to ensure that they are provided with the five freedoms outlined in the Animal Welfare Act 1999. Supporting the Centre Manager as required by ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the animal centre and that Centre standards are maintained. What we can offer you: > Make an actual difference for New Zealand's animals> Work with highly passionate people> Onsite parkingWhat we need from you: Qualifications and Experience> Previous customer service experience> Proven organisational and administrative experience> Animal handling experience and/or qualification> Maintains a full, clean drivers licenceSkills and Knowledge> Exceptional verbal and written communication skills > Excellent interpersonal skills - communicate effectively with customers, volunteers and other employees> Demonstrated strengths in accuracy, precision and attention to detailsPersonal Attributes> Compassion for animals, comfortable working in the animals centre environment and willing to accommodate animals in the work place> Ability to manage confidential information with responsibility and integrity. > Ability to manage stress and handle emotional situations while retaining empathy. > Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability (will include flexibility of hours) > A positive, friendly and can-do attitude . Motivated and enthusiastic to make a difference > Ability to work in the field which requires a degree of physical fitness> Able to work with interruptions and willingness to adapt to changing priorities of the job> A sound understanding and empathy with the goals and values of the SPCAWho 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 Applications without a cover letter stating why you feel you are suited to this role, will NOT be considered. You must already have the right to work in New Zealand.Applications close: March 8th 2024 but may close sooner depending on volume and calibre of applications.Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.