Welcome to Heretaunga, the area renowned for its rich and fertile landscape that is sustained by its life-giving dews and waterways. Welcome to Heretaunga, whose beauty is observed by the sharp eye of the harrier hawk; a landscape rich in history and with an esteemed legacy of caring and providing for its inhabitants.
Hastings District Council’s Animal Management team have a strong focus on education and quality customer service. To support and enhance our team we are seeking a caring, highly motivated and passionate individual with a passion for animals to be our new Animal Welfare Kennel Officer.
This role provides day to day control of the Animal Welfare Centre, ensuring welfare of impounded animals and evaluation and adoption of suitable pets, preparing and undertaking educational addresses and providing assistance to the Animal Control staff.
Ōu wheako – about you
To be successful in this role you will:
1. Have excellent customer service skills, able to work with difficult and potentially confrontational customers.
2. Have experience and/or qualifications in animal welfare or a related field.
3. Be a team player, able to think laterally and problem solve.
4. Hold a current full NZ Driver Licence.
Situated in the heart of Ngāti Kahungunu, the Hastings district and Hawke’s Bay offer an enjoyable environment in which to live, work and play. We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. Are you keen to be part of our journey?
Applications close: Sunday 9 February 2025
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