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Rotorua Lakes Council

Animal Control Officer / Kaihoe Whakahaere Kararehe

  • Posted 1w ago
  • On Site
  • Full Time
Location

Rotorua

Job Description

Your next adventure: Rotorua Lakes Council beckons!
Are you seeking an adventure that combines professional growth with community enrichment? Look no further than Te Kaunihera o ngā Roto o Rotorua | Rotorua Lakes Council. With a team of over 400 staff, we're the driving force behind iconic projects that define the Rotorua landscape – from the Sir Howard Morrison Centre to the Rotorua Lakefront Redevelopment. Immerse yourself in the unique blend of nature and culture that Rotorua offers, with lakeside tranquility, world-class mountain biking, and captivating geothermal wonders. Our commitment to biculturalism through collaboration with Te Arawa, our local iwi, is hugely important as is your appreciation for Māori values, te reo, and tikanga Māori. Join us and embark on a journey where your passion meets purpose.

Whakarongo ki te Tūī e karanga mai ana, Tihei Mauriora e! Hear the call of the Tūī, Behold there is life!
If you have a passion for the care of animals, are physically fit with a high work ethic and would like to be rewarded for a contribution to keeping our community safe through a positive approach to animal management then this could be the role for you.

This is an opportunity for a confident and energetic person to become part of the Council's high achieving Animal Control team where training and development is encouraged not just within the role but within the organisation.

Responsibilities for this busy role include undertaking mobile patrols to ensure compliance by dog owners including responding to complaints alleging nuisances created by uncontrolled and/or wandering dogs and relating to stock straying on roads throughout the district. The successful applicant will also be required to provide services on a rostered basis at our pound facility and proactive education to schools and to the community.

The person we are looking for will demonstrate the following essential requirements to be successful:

  • An ability to interpret and understand relevant Statutes and Bylaws - Dog Control Act 1996 and council's Dog Control bylaw 2005.
  • Have an affinity with, and experience in handling dogs and stock with the ability to show empathy, both to animals and their owners, in situations of high stress for all involved.
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to multi-task and self-motivate.
  • Experience of working effectively in bi-cultural environments.
  • A sound working knowledge of computers with the ability to learn relevant computer programmes.
  • Ability to use initiative, collaborate, work unsupervised and have a flexible approach to their work.
  • Holding a current valid Driver's Licence and the ability to obtain a firearms licence is essential.
  • At least 2 years of experience in a relatable compliance role is required.
  • Ability to be on a 24-hour standby roster working a 7-day week.


The successful applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical screening, including a drug & alcohol test and will be Police Vetted.

This vacancy closes on 11 January 2025.

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Te Kaunihera o nga Roto o Rotorua (Rotorua Lakes Council) is committed to working in partnership with Te Arawa, our local iwi. We aspire to being a bicultural organisation and we value staff who speak te reo Maori, have an appreciation of Maori values, and a working knowledge of tikanga Maori.

Benefits and Perks

  • 🌿
    Wellness Program
  • 💼
    Life Insurance
  • 🎂
    Birthdays Off
  • 🩸
    Free Period Products
  • ⛽
    Vehicle/Fuel Card
  • 💳
    Company Discounts
  • 🏛
    Fully Paid Jury Service
  • ⚖
    Work-Life Balance Support
  • ⏰
    Flexible Work
  • 🧕
    Inclusive Workspace
  • 🏎
    Competitive Salary
  • 💚
    Counselling Services
  • ⚰
    Funeral Cover

Job Schedule

  • Monday to Friday
  • Shift Work
  • Rotating Roster
  • Includes Weekends
  • On Call

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