Frontline Animal Welfare Support Officer

SPCA; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 58,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

To be a part of the greater good – to‑

Consistent support and an opportunity 

Opportunity to bring fresh thinking

To work with like minded people

A paid day off on your birthday (only 

On site parking available (if avail)

Job summary

The SPCA in Gisborne is seeking an Inspectorate Support Officer to join our Inspectorate team. This permanent, full-time role supports cruelty complaint responses, animal handling, and education, while assisting with ShelterBuddy updates, data entry and letters.

You’ll need a valid NZ driver's license, animal handling experience, strong communication and admin skills, and the ability to think on your feet. A rewarding role with frontline impact.

Qualifications

• A full, clean and current driver's license and the ability to drive both automatic and manual vehicles.
• Animal handling experience and knowledge.
• Influencing and conflict management skills.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• The ability to think on your feet.
• Strong documentation, compliance and administration skills.

Responsibilities

• Attend cruelty complaints alongside Animal Welfare Inspectors to provide safety and animal handling support.
• Drive education and awareness of responsible pet ownership and animal welfare.
• Assist with administration including ShelterBuddy updates, processing of animals, data entry, transcribing and letter writing.

Skills

Driver's license (full, clean)

Animal handling experience

Influencing/conflict management

Communication skills

Customer service

Documentation/compliance skills

Job description

The SPCA in Gisborne is seeking an Inspectorate Support Officer to join our Inspectorate team. This permanent, full-time role supports cruelty complaint responses, animal handling, and education, while assisting with ShelterBuddy updates, data entry and letters.

You’ll need a valid NZ driver's license, animal handling experience, strong communication and admin skills, and the ability to think on your feet. A rewarding role with frontline impact.