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.

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.

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Volunteer Position: Canine Café Companions

Purpose:

To assist with the promotion & re-homing of SPCA dogs & fully vaccinated puppies in accordance with our re-homing procedures & policies. To take SPCA canines into public places where allowed and promote them to the public with a view to them being re-homed.

Reports to: Volunteer Coordinator

Hours: Monday to Friday between the hours of 9am and 4pm. Minimum of one hour per day and one day per week, for a minimum of 12 days.

Responsibilities:

• Attend Volunteer Orientation
• Attend and pass the “Canine Personal Trainer” Training.
• Take fully vaccinated dogs & puppies into the community/events to create awareness & promote them for re-homing
• Excellent public relations
• Observe all Village Health and Safety and infection control protocols
• Identify and report any new hazards – including animal’s behaviour
• Report all accidents
• Ensure Village procedures are followed with regarding to getting dogs out of modules/pens and that lock-down procedures are followed
• Ensure that dog walking protocols are followed such as the correct use of the slip rope collars, correct words of command and hand signals, use of positive reinforcement
• Ensure that no harsh methods are training are used
• Ensure that the animal’s wellbeing and safety is paramount
• Exercise and interact with animals according to prescribed methods for obedience and behavioural rehabilitation at the village
• Take animals off the SPCA property with the permission of the Animal Attendant & a manager
• Only take animals on breaks with the permission of the Animal Attendant and when the circumstances are safe and appropriate in accordance with prescribed guidelines
• Monitor and report on behavioural changes and training progress
• Maintain appropriate records for the animals as directed
• Work cooperatively with volunteer and staff team members
• Always pick up poop when walking/moving animals

Skills, Abilities and Attributes:

• Reliable and Dedicated
• Excellent people skills
• Own car and drivers license
• Affinity with dogs
• Empathy and understanding
• Friendly and positive with a “can do” attitude
• Reasonable physical strength, agility and fitness required
• Able to work within prescribed guidelines

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

Email our Volunteer Coordinator

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

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

 

Looking for work?

Listed here are the current vacancies at the Auckland SPCA Animal Village in Mangere.

What can the Auckland SPCA offer you? Apart from a modest salary, we can offer you an opportunity to make a difference and the feeling of doing something really worthwhile with a great team of like-minded people.

If there are no listings shown, remember that volunteers are always welcome!