Animal Control Officer - Timaru District Council

Timaru Boys; Timaru; On-site; NZD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Timaru Boys is seeking an Animal Control Officer to engage with community members and proactively identify offences under the Dog Control Act 1996 and local bylaws. The role involves enforcing actions where appropriate and working within a supportive team.

Ideal candidates are Year 13 students preparing to leave school, hold a restricted driving licence, and show motivation, reliability and a keenness to learn. Team collaboration is essential to success in this front-facing public service role.

Qualifications

• Currently in Year 13 and preparing to leave school.
• Has a restricted driver licence.
• Motivated, reliable and keen to learn.
• Enjoys being part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Engage with community members to identify offences under the Dog Control Act 1996 or Timaru District Council Bylaws.
• Take enforcement action where appropriate.
• Work as part of a team to support animal control objectives.

Skills

Team player

Motivated

Reliable

Keen to learn

Education

Year 13 student

Job description

The purpose of the Animal Control Officer position is to engage with members of the community while proactively identifying any offences under the Dog Control Act 1996 or Timaru District Council Bylaws and take enforcement action if appropriate.

Ideally, we are looking for someone who:

is currently in Year 13 and preparing to leave school

has a restricted driver licence

is motivated, reliable and keen to learn

enjoys being part of a team