Animal Management Officer

Make a real impact by ensuring safety and promoting responsible dog ownership in the communityWork independently with support, managing a variety of interesting and challenging casesEnjoy a competitive salary, allowance, and great benefits while making a difference in AucklandHe angitutanga: The opportunityYou will work within the Dog Control Act 1996 and Council policies and procedures to respond to public complaints about dog and stock control; customer requests for services including managing aggressive and/or barking dogs, dog attacks, wandering dogs, stock issues; and providing requirements for proactive patrolling and assistance with prosecutions.You will work in the community, often flying solo, tackling tasks with the support of a large team.
You will also assist in prosecutions and intelligence lead proactive patrols.This role is a variable 24/7 morning and evening roster with on-call work, and covers South Auckland.
Office is based in Manukau.He korero mou: About youWe need a conscientious person like you to ensure public safety and compliance.
The key to your success is a prompt response to calls for assistance and providing exceptional service.This role suits individuals with public-facing compliance backgrounds, who demonstrate strong customer service and conflict management skills, a calm approach to resolving situations, and dealing with aggressive dogs and other animals.A current, full clean NZ driver's licence is required.Nga ahuatanga kei a matou: What we offerAuckland Council is the largest local government council across Oceania, serving over 1.7 million people and contributing towards making Tamaki 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 HEREIf you are passionate about working in communities to drive safety and positive behaviours.Help us make a difference to Tamaki Makaurau.Me Tono Inaianei !
Apply now.Salary: $75,500 to $77,500 (depending on experience) plus shift and on-call allowances.
Our employer Kiwisaver contribution is additional to base salary offered.Watch how Animal Compliance Officers contribute to our Auckland community hereFind a copy of the position description hereApplications close: 30th June 2026Notes:The official title for this role is Animal Management Officer.We appreciate your interest in this role.
If you have applied within the past three months, we will not require you to apply againIf you are a Temp under Agency, please apply via the Auckland Council external website.#workingforAuckland #JobOpportunity #DogControl #PublicSafety #Compliance #CustomerService #ConflictManagement #AnimalControl #CommunityWork #SouthAuckland #Manukau #RegulatoryServices #ResponsibleDogOwnership #NZDriversLicenceThis role is deemed safety-sensitive and in line with Auckland Council policy, you will be required to complete pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
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.Employees in receipt of salary protection and/or on the predecessor Council terms and conditions of employment, please note that the salary protection and/or predecessor Council terms and conditions, including relocation, apply to your current position.
Should you change to a new position (other than any secondment) you will be issued with a new employment letter of offer with current Auckland Council terms and conditions.
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