General/Business Unit Manager (CEO & General Management)Local Government (Government & Defence)Challenging and highly rewarding leadership roleLead a high performing team of passionate and skilled staff to help make Tamaki Makaurau a dog-friendly cityMake a positive difference to the residents of Tamaki Makaurau by keeping communities safe from dog-related harm and nuisanceAuckland Council animal shelters provide refuge for over 8,000 dogs each year, with Manukau Animal Shelter housing over 50% of these dogs. The shelters are a critical point of contact for customers 364 days per year, whether reuniting lost animals with their owners, re-homing abandoned dogs, or enforcing the Dog Control Act 1996. Lead and manage a team of dedicated Animal Shelter officers who provide both proactive and reactive, comprehensive, accurate, and professional animal management services. In addition to leading a highly skilled and passionate team, you will also be responsible for managing the shelter facility and ensuring that the dogs we house receive the necessary care and attention they require. This is to ensure Auckland Council professionally, competently, and efficiently fulfills its responsibilities and delivers maximum service and benefit to both our customers and the dogs in our shelters.He korero mou: About youYou will be keen to be a key player in an environment that fosters voluntary compliance, supported by strong and targeted education programmes. We need you to have 5+ years' experience managing or supervising a team, preferably with experience in facility management, financial management, and a strong customer service background. As the work can be difficult but is also rewarding, the ability to lead a high performing team and to foster a positive team environment is essential, as is the ability to influence and drive results with your internal and external stakeholders whilst maintaining and enhancing positive relationships. Knowledge of dog behaviour and disease prevention is preferred. Excellent health and safety practice is essential as we strive to make Auckland's animal management services world-class.A current and relevant NZ driver's license is required. This role is deemed safety-sensitive, and in line with Auckland Council policy, you will be required to complete pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.We will offer you a great working environment, the knowledge and support of other like-minded professionals, and an enthusiastic and hard-working team to work with. If you can offer exceptional leadership, drive forward initiatives, and manage a high performing team, this is the role for you.This role works 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. #J-18808-Ljbffr