Are you ready to be a part of something exceptional? Invercargill City Council invites you to become a driving force in our future-focused team. With a vibrant atmosphere and an unwavering commitment to our values—positivity, respect, responsibility, and above and beyond—we're passionate about creating a team full of outstanding individuals who are as passionate about shaping the future as we are.
Our friendly Environmental Services team are seeking an Animal Control Officer. The hours of work for this position are 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday to Friday.
Key responsibilities for this role include:
Responding to request for service/complaints as per legislative and bylaw requirements
Undertake investigations of complaints and provide written report/recommendations to team leader/manager
Undertake compliance/enforcement actions including impounding dogs, property inspections, infringements
Animal husbandry including cleaning, feeding and exercising dogs at the Animal Control Facility
Provide education and advice to dog owners and non-dog owners
What you will bring:
Experience in a regulatory/compliance role
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of dog and animal behaviour
Great communication with the ability to deal with difficult or confrontational situations
Investigation skills, experience working with legislation and report writing would be an advantage
Good physical fitness
What we offer:
Career progression and training/development opportunities
Positive focus of employee health and well-being: Workstation assessments, free flu vaccines, EAP services, 50% off eye exams, discounted gym memberships etc
Kiwisaver and Superannuation Schemes
Access to sick leave from day one of employment
Appointment time leave: Up to 2 hours for important appointments eg. Doctor, bank, dentist
Waihopai Invercargill is New Zealand's southernmost city and the heart and hub of Southland. We're known for our lush green spaces, like award-winning Queens Park, our long summer daylight hours and our local legend Burt Munro. Our city has character, charm and a laidback atmosphere. There's outstanding nature reserves, Oreti Beach & the Waihopai River to explore plus our lively restaurants complimented by a thriving entertainment and arts scene are hard to beat! The sensible gridded layout featuring wide streets ensures a convenient 10-minute drive to work. Who wouldn't want to call this place home!
The Invercargill City Council is committed to the wellbeing and protection of children, the elderly and vulnerable adults. As a component of this role involves interaction with one or more of the above groups, as part of the assessment of candidates, we will require Police Vetting as per the Children's Act 2014 and a Pre-employment Alcohol and Drug Screening test to ensure we are providing a safe environment for our customers and members of the public.
For more information please see the full position description or contact the Invercargill City Council on (03) 211 1777. Please don't apply directly via SEEK as we won't receive your application. Apply online at Careers | Invercargill City Council (icc.govt.nz)
Applications close 1 December 2024. Please note applications will be processed as they are received and we encourage you to apply early as this advert may be removed at any time.
Successful applicants must be legally entitled to live and work in New Zealand. While all applications will be reviewed, first priority will be given to those applicants who are currently residing in New Zealand.
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