Kittens & Care: Fixed-Term Animal Attendant (Mangere)

SPCA; Auckland; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid birthday leave

Pet insurance discounts

Exclusive discounts and benefits

Retail offers

Wellness support

Job summary

SPCA Mangere is seeking two dedicated Animal Attendants on a fixed-term, full-time basis to support the busy kitten season. You will care for cats and other animals, maintain records, and assist with routine veterinary visits, helping to find loving homes.

You’ll coordinate with volunteers, staff and the public to promote adoptions, monitor animal health and behaviour, and contribute to enrichment and welfare across the centre. This role is physically demanding but highly rewarding.

Qualifications

• Animal handling experience
• Experience working with volunteers
• Conflict management skills
• Strong communication and customer service
• Ability to think on your feet
• A positive and friendly approach to customers, animals and team members
• High empathy and resilience
• Experience working in a busy environment where multitasking is key
• Experience working with the community in a customer facing role

Responsibilities

• Care for all animals in the centre and ensure adoption avenues are used to capacity
• Update and maintain the animal database accurately
• Assist with routine veterinary visits
• Coordinate with teams and volunteers to improve animal pathways
• Handle enquiries about adoption in person, via phone or website
• Monitor animal health and behaviour and administer medication
• Enhance socialisation, enrichment and behaviour modification

Job description

SPCA Mangere is seeking two dedicated Animal Attendants on a fixed-term, full-time basis to support the busy kitten season. You will care for cats and other animals, maintain records, and assist with routine veterinary visits, helping to find loving homes.

You’ll coordinate with volunteers, staff and the public to promote adoptions, monitor animal health and behaviour, and contribute to enrichment and welfare across the centre. This role is physically demanding but highly rewarding.