Description SPCA is one of the best loved and most respected charities in New Zealand, with a proud history of helping animals in need and advocating for animal welfare since 1872. About the role Casual position based in our SPCA Invercargill Centre Hours will vary each week depending on Centre requirements Dealing with enquiries regarding adoption of animals at the centre in person, via phone or website. Coordinating and working with volunteers and the canine/ feline teams with an aim to improve animal pathways through the centre and create a positive volunteer experience.

Monitoring animal health, behaviour and administering medication, ensuring animals at the shelter have the best care. Enhancing opportunities for socialisation, enrichment and behaviour modification for the animals in the shelter. Working with other departments to ensure the animal areas are functioning well and goals are being achieved.

What we need from you: Have practical animal-handling experience and knowledge and experience in behaviour and basic care. Have applicable tertiary qualification e.g.

animal care, behaviour or welfare. Have excellent communication and customer service skills and a friendly, positive and can-do attitude. Have previous experience working in a similar role.

Have a flexible approach to the hours of work and be able to priorities and effectively manage workloads. Have excellent data-entry & computer skills including Microsoft Office. Demonstrate empathy and resilience.

Can positively work in a fast-paced environment and must have a love for working with both people and animals. Active, physically able to cope with the rigor of the job. Full, current New Zealand drivers licence.

Be a self-motivated team player, who is enthusiastic and passionate about animal welfare. Be a quick thinker who is skilled at multi-tasking. For further information about this role, please refer to the position description (available via the SPCA Join Our Team page).

What we can offer you, our SPCA Purrks Working with SPCA offers numerous benefits that we call "Purr-ks". Employees find deep personal fulfilment and purpose by contributing to the well-being of animals in need. Our teams are passionate and supportive, fostering a strong sense of community among like-minded individuals.

With opportunities for professional growth and development in fields like animal care, advocacy, and education. Knowing that whatever role you participate in here at SPCA, your efforts directly improve the lives of animals and promote animal welfare across New Zealand. Heres some of the Purrks you can obtain: To be a part of the greater good to have the privilege of making a difference to the welfare of animals across New Zealand A paid day off on your birthday.

Free on-site parking A busy, challenging and rewarding role with consistent support and an opportunity to continue to learn. Opportunity to bring fresh thinking and new ideas to get involved in projects that can build on the solid found.