Compassionate Animal Care Attendant – Flexible Hours

SPCA; Wellington; On-site; NZD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support (24/7 confidential)

Learning & development opportunities

Supportive team culture

Job summary

SPCA is seeking two Animal Attendants to join our Animal Services team at Whangarei. A permanent, part-time role (32 hours per week) on a roster and a casual role to cover leave and busy periods are available. You will care for the animals, manage adoptions, and work with volunteers to improve animal pathways.

This is rewarding but demanding work that requires empathy and resilience. You will help update the animal database, monitor health and behaviour, and assist with routine veterinary

Qualifications

• Animal handling experience required.
• Experience with volunteers and building foster numbers.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to think on your feet in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Care for animals and monitor health, behaviour and medication.
• Maintain accurate animal database and assist with routine veterinary visits.
• Coordinate with teams and volunteers to improve animal pathways.
• Handle adoption inquiries in person, by phone, or online.
• Support socialisation, enrichment and behaviour modification in the shelter.

Skills

Animal handling

Volunteer coordination

Influencing

Communication

Adaptive thinking

Customer service

Empathy

Multitasking

Community engagement

Job description

SPCA is seeking two Animal Attendants to join our Animal Services team at Whangarei. A permanent, part-time role (32 hours per week) on a roster and a casual role to cover leave and busy periods are available. You will care for the animals, manage adoptions, and work with volunteers to improve animal pathways.

This is rewarding but demanding work that requires empathy and resilience. You will help update the animal database, monitor health and behaviour, and assist with routine veterinary