Hours of work: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday About the role We are seeking candidates with excellent leadership and people skills, and a passion for animal welfare to join our Gisborne team. The position will be busy, exciting, and challenging, and you would be working with like-minded people who get the opportunity to make a difference every day. Key Responsibilities and Purpose of the role: · Managing and being involved in all aspects of the daily operations of the Centre including timely, legal and transparent management of staff. · Ensuring a safe and supportive working environment where staff and volunteers are led to carry out their duties efficiently and effectively · Promotes unity by developing and maintaining strong relationships with other SPCA Centres · Develop and maintain community relationships and the local reputation of the SPCA brand. · Ensuring compliance with all statutory and legal obligations of the Centre and adherence with all established guidelines, protocols and policies. · Ensuring that animal welfare is always a primary consideration, and all animals under the responsibility of SPCA Gisborne are cared for appropriately · Proactively managing and embedding a culture of Health & Safety What we can offer you · An exciting and varied role where no two days are the same · An opportunity to make an actual difference for New Zealand's animals · A chance to work with highly passionate people What we need from you · Proven leadership and mentoring skills · Well-developed interpersonal and relationship-building skills · Have proven ability to recruit, train and lead a high performing team · Have practical animal-handling experience and knowledge · The ability to work to a budget, meet deadlines and achieve targets · Demonstrate empathy and resilience · Strong organisational abilities with attention to detail, ensuring accurate documentation, and compliance with operating standards. · Commitment to ongoing professional development. · Ability to manage stress and handle emotional situations 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: 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 Friday 26 April Applications without a cover letter stating why you feel you are suited to this role, will not be considered. #J-18808-Ljbffr