Vacancies
Are you passionate about animals, and are you looking for a
job where you can make a significant difference to their
welfare?
Since 1883, the Auckland SPCA has a proud history of helping animals in
need
and is one of the country’s most respected charities.
Without
financial
support from Government, we rely on the community to fund our
important work.
Staff Position: Retail Staff Member
Would you like to make a real difference in the field of animal welfare? We currently have a position available as part of our Retail team working in our reception / retail outlet area .
The position is 8.30 - 5.00 Friday to Monday so working every weekend is required.
The responsibilities include:
- general customer service
- data entry
- telephone enquiries
- retail sales
- processing of animal adoptions
These positions are very interactive with other departments within the village so strong communication skills and a sense of humour are vital. Previous animal related experience would be an advantage and full training will be provided.
We are looking for someone with a fun attitude, good attention to detail and the ability to work as part of a busy team in a dynamic workplace.
To be successful in your application you must have the following values and skills:
- Integrity (honesty, responsibility, trust and professionalism)
- Commitment (and resilience)
- Passion
- Compassion
- Realistic approach
- Be team focused
- Prepared to pitch in whenever needed
- Strong computer and communication skills
Please send your CV or written application to:
Tracy Dunn
Operations Manager
P O Box 43 221 Mangere Manukau 2153
or e-mail tracy.dunn@spca.org.nz
Applications close 22nd February 2010
Volunteer Position:
ANIMAL RECOVERY CENTRE (ARC) VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Our Animal Recovery Centre looks after cats and kittens that have cat flu – when well they are adopted directly from the centre. Our adoption area has five attractive rooms from where our cats and kittens are rehomed. It is a busy area especially during the summer kitten season with two paid staff members rostered on Saturday and one paid staff member on Sunday.
We are looking for willing and capable volunteers to assist our ARC Animal Attendants in our feline adoption area in the ARC over the weekends. As this is an isolation unit, although previous experience is not needed, an appreciation of how important it is to follow hygiene procedures is essential.
Our friendly staff will train you on the job. This will involve cleaning, feeding our lovely cats and cute kittens, keeping their rooms tidy and presentable, restocking items and assisting the animal attendant on duty when required.
If you enjoy being around animals and like-minded people, have a willingness to pitch in and help, don’t mind working on your own and can use your initiative we would love to hear from you.
Due to the busy nature of the ARC we are looking for volunteers who are able to commit to a Saturday or Sunday once a month for a period of 12 months or more. Hours would be 10.00 am to 4.00 pm (or 4.30 pm when needed if possible but this is not essential).
If you think this is something you have wanted to do for a long time – then now’s your chance. Call Jenna on 2567300 or 0276749613 - she would love to hear from you.
Volunteer Position: Meet and Greet
We need volunteer help to meet and greet our Public as they come in to adopt our animals.
This new role will be from 10am to 2pm and will be both weekdays and weekends. You will be trained in our adoption process for our Canine, Feline and Rabbit areas and will move around these areas with the public.
If you are interested in the role please contact our Volunteer Coordinator Linda Evans.
Volunteer Position: Feline Help
We need more volunteers to help with our felines, either weekdays or weekends. If you are interested in working at our village with our Felines, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator Linda Evans.
Volunteer Position: Farm Assistants
Do you love farm animals and small animal pets? We are in desperate need of volunteers to help during the week down in our farm area.
There are some real characters down on the farm that really need some extra care and attention. You would be helping with feeding & cleaning. Full training provided.
Morning shifts are 8.30am-12pm and 1pm-4pm are the afternoon shifts.
If you are available for these shifts on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday please email our Volunteer Coordinator: volunteer_coordinator@spca.org.nz or phone 09 2567304.
Download a job description in Word format or Adobe Reader format 
Volunteer Position:
Dog Adoption Assistant
Purpose: To assist with the preparation of a dog/puppy going to a home, assist team with the rehoming of dogs & puppies in accordance with village protocols and as directed by the Animal Attendant and Volunteer Team leader/Coordinator.
Reports to: Volunteer Coordinator
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- *Ensure each dog is groomed & presented well
*WEEKDAY VOLUNTEERS
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- *Bath animals according to prescribed methods for grooming at the village.
*WEEKDAY VOLUNTEERS
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- Promote the animals available for adoption to visitors, endeavouring to match people with appropriate animals
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- Assist the adoption team with potential adoption meetings
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- Explain Meet Your Match cards at front of modules
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- Maintain appropriate records for the animals as directed. Especially regarding exercise , bathing and behavioural details
- Work cooperatively with volunteer and staff team members
- Hand out promotional flyers
- * Help set up puppy socialisation programme, which involves removing faeces & cleaning between puppies
* TIME & EXPERIENCE PERMITTING
- Pick up poop when walking/moving animals
- Process adoption paperwork including payments
- Reply to some email requests
- Returning dog/pup to module when interaction time is finished.
- Fetching adults and pups for adoption potential rehoming.
- *Observe Meet Your Match assessments to gain understanding of program
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- Cover dog adoption staff while they take lunch breaks
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- Other duties as may be reasonably required within your capabilities and training.
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Skills, Abilities and Attributes:
- Reliable and Hardworking
- Excellent people skills
- Affinity with animals, confident with dogs
- Able to work independently yet also be an effective team member
- Friendly and positive with a “can do” attitude
- Good physical strength, agility and fitness required
Values:
The following values form the SPCA culture; and demonstrating these values is what it takes to be a fully contributing member of the SPCA team.
- Integrity (honesty, responsibility, trust & professionalism).
- Commitment (and resilience).
- Passion.
- Compassion.
- Realistic
- Be team focused and be prepared to pitch in wherever needed.
Contact our Volunteer Coordinator
Volunteer Position: Canine Personal Trainers Wanted!
aka Dog Walkers!
Fancy taking a lovable pooch for a walk? The Auckland SPCA canine residents need some volunteer
personal trainers – and that could be you!
You will assist the welfare of our dogs by providing them with mental and physical exercise
and stimulation. It will help them to get homes and make their stay with us all the more enjoyable!
So what’s in it for you? Exercise, fresh air, training and the satisfaction of knowing
you have made a difference to a dog’s life.
Are you reasonably strong and fit? Reliable, dedicated with an affinity for dogs? Are you
keen to volunteer your time to the Auckland SPCA in Mangere?
If you answered yes to the above and have at least an hour to spare each week, Monday to Friday
between the hours of 9am and 4pm, then we want to here from you. A minimum commitment applies.
Full training will be given by a dog trainer. For an application form and volunteer
job description please contact the Volunteer coordinator on 09 2562523 or by email: volunteer_coordinator@spca.org.nz
Volunteer Position: Current Auckland SPCA Internship programmes
Become part of the Auckland SPCA canine care team & gain extensive knowledge on the care of canines. This is a great opportunity to learn about canine behaviour, nutrition, disease control & enrichment in a kennel environment. You will be provided with training, an opportunity to recieve regular feedback & to recieve formal references.
Canine Care Intern
Duration: 2-3 days per week (weekday) for 6 months starting as soon as possible
Location: Auckland SPCA, Mangere
Knowledge & Experience: Confidence with dogs, studying or working toward an animal related course
Skills & Attributes: Personable & enthusiastic, commitment to animal welfare, reliable, show initiative & work without close supervision
Structure of the Internship:
The intern will report to the Volunteer Manager. The Volunteer Manager will ensure the intern is part of the team and is exposed to a variety of learning opportunities. This is a volunteer role at the Auckland SPCA.
Contact our Volunteer Coordinator
Volunteer Position: Catward Nurse Assistant Volunteer Internship
This is an excellent opportunity to volunteer with some of the best in the Auckland SPCA hospital. You may be thinking of training to become a vet nurse or maybe you just want to do something different and worthwhile. You will assist with the care of cats, kittens and rabbits.
Duties:
Clean cage & prepare cages in the catward in the hospital
Clean & prepare litter trays
Dishes
Clean floors
Feeding of animals as directed
Prepare cleaning rags
Other duties as they arise
You will be available for a minimum of 2 week days a week for a minimum of 3 months and training will be provided. Please fill in the volunteer application form stating that you are interested in the Weekday Catward Nurse assistant role.
Email sarah.fuller@spca.org.nz
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