Animal Control Officer - North Team
Te Kaunihera aa Takiwaa o Waikato (Waikato District Council) serves a large and diverse area, key towns include Raglan, Huntly, Ngaaruawaahia, Tuakau and Te Kauwhata. Smaller settlements include Gordonton, Matangi, Tamahere, Meremere, Port Waikato and Pookeno.
Our Head office is based in Ngaaruawaahia, just 10 minutes North of Hamilton. Satellite service centres are based in Tuakau, Te Kauwhata and Raglan so with no traffic or parking issues, your journey to and from work is stress free.
The Waikato district and Te Kaunihera aa Takiwaa o Waikato have much to offer. We prioritise the well-being of our employees and have cultivated an environment of hard work, respect, trust, empathy, and support.
About this role:
We are seeking a passionate and motivated Animal Control Officer to join our northern team based in Tuakau. In this role, you will carry out animal control responsibilities through education, engagement, and enforcement. You'll help ensure that our community is safe, our bylaws are upheld, and that people and animals are treated with respect and care.
Watch our 'Join our team' video here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eT-oqwmabdI
What will I do?
We are committed to maintaining a safe environment across our district for the public, dog owners, children, and visitors. This includes promoting responsible dog ownership through engagement, education, and enforcement, while ensuring that all legislative requirementssuch as the Dog Control Act, Waikato District Council Dog Control Bylaw, and Dog Control Policyare applied consistently and professionally.
In addition to responding to dog-related matters, we prioritise service requests involving roaming livestock and conduct thorough investigations in accordance with strict legal standards. Building strong relationships with team members and across departments is essential to delivering services in a consistent and supportive manner.We treat all customers with fairness and respect, aiming to build trust, confidence, and cooperation. Accurate record-keeping and timely reporting are also key responsibilities, as is taking reasonable care to protect the health and safety of ourselves and others.
What I bring?
You will have previous experience in a similar role or industry, with skills in safely handling animals, especially dogs and livestock. Proficientcomputer skills in Microsoft Suite, capable of accurately documenting information in relevant systems is essential for this role.You must have strong interpersonal and customerrelationship skills, who is confident to effectively engage with people from varied backgrounds and situations. This leads on to being confident with managing conflict and investigating issue that may arise.
Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities is relevant to the role. You will be calm, fair and have an assertive approach to enforcement and education, with the ability to understand legislation relevant to animal control, animal welfare, impounding and local government.In this role a full driver's licence is required, along with an understanding of, or a willingness to learn about, te ao Maori and tikanga.
Why join our team?
As an Animal Control Officer, no two days are ever the same! Each day will present you with new challenges that are both rewarding and satisfying. You will be joining a supportive team where genuine animal welfare and our community safety is at the forefront of "doing the right thing", while being supported by a cohesive and diverse culture.
Additional Information
Location: TuakauHours of work: 40 hours per week
We have a strong safety culture and as part of this our preferred candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment screening which includes a medical, alcohol and drug testing.
Submit your application today!
To apply for this job, please go online to www.joinourteam.co.nz and enter the job code 35902TM
Application Closing Date: Monday, 12 May 2025 at 11:55pm.