Animal Shelter Manager - Manukau

• Challenging and highly rewarding, leadership role
• Make a positive difference in making Auckland a dog-friendly city
• Full-time Permanent, Manukau based

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Auckland Council animal shelters provide refuge for over 9,000 dogs each year, as well as a few sheep, goats and the occasional emu! The shelters are a critical point of contact for customers 364 days per year, whether reuniting lost animals with their owner, re-homing abandoned dogs or enforcing the Dog Control Act.  Lead and manage a team of Animal Shelter officers who provide both proactive and reactive comprehensive, accurate and professional animal management services to ensure the wellbeing and safety of the public and the enforcement of Council bylaws.
 

He kōrero mōu: About you
 

You will be keen to be key in an environment that fosters voluntary compliance, supported by strong and targeted education programmes.  We need you to have at least 5+ years’ experience in animal management, and 5-7+ years’ experience managing or supervising a team, preferably with experience of financial management. The work can be difficult but is also rewarding. Top-notch customer service and excellent health and safety practice are essential as we strive to make Auckland's animal management services world-class.
 

This role is deemed safety sensitive and in line with Auckland Council policy, you will be required to complete pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. 

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

We will offer you a great working environment, the knowledge and support of other like-minded professionals and an enthusiastic and hard-working team to work with. If you can offer exceptional leadership, drive forward initiatives and manage a high performing team, this is the role for you.

Our diverse Regulatory Services business offers opportunities to move both sideways and upwards.  You will also have access to our fantastic benefits scheme, including subsidised Leisure Centre membership, an annual zoo pass, and a range of partnership discounts. Check out our benefits.

If you are passionate about working in communities to drive safety and positive behaviours, Me Tono Ināianei ! Apply now! 

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Applications close Monday, 6 May 2024.

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This 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.