Detector Dog Care Specialist — Field & Wellness

Nz Ministry For Primary Industries; Auckland; Presencial; NZD 55.000 - 67.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Additional MPI leave days

Annual Wellness payment

Bi-annual paid eye test

Descripción de la vacante

Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is seeking a Dog Care Specialist to oversee the healthcare and wellbeing of detector dogs. The role involves caring for dogs, assisting with canine development, and liaising with volunteer puppy walkers. You must enjoy activity, be on your feet, and have a full clean driving licence.

4 days on, 2 off, weekends worked, in Auckland. Starting salary is $60,882. The position is fixed-term until the end of September 2027, based in Mangere, near Auckland Airport.

Formación

• Proven work experience with dogs in a kennelling environment.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Physically fit and able to be on your feet for the 8.5-hour day.
• Team player with reliable attendance.
• Full clean driver's licence.

Responsabilidades

• Care for detector dogs' healthcare and wellbeing.
• Maintain dogs' environment and transportation cleanliness.
• Liaise with volunteer puppy walkers and canine development activities.
• Rostered weekend work; participate in practical assessments in Auckland.
• Support canine development and welfare across the team.

Conocimientos

Dog handling

Communication skills

Physical fitness

Team player

Driver's license

Descripción del empleo

Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is seeking a Dog Care Specialist to oversee the healthcare and wellbeing of detector dogs. The role involves caring for dogs, assisting with canine development, and liaising with volunteer puppy walkers. You must enjoy activity, be on your feet, and have a full clean driving licence.

4 days on, 2 off, weekends worked, in Auckland. Starting salary is $60,882. The position is fixed-term until the end of September 2027, based in Mangere, near Auckland Airport.