September 9, 2024

Porirua City Council

Porirua

OTHER & FULL TIME

Monitoring & Compliance Officer (Animal Control)

The people of Porirua City are what makes ours a truly special place – we take pleasure in helping and caring for each other. We want everyone to feel welcome here, whether they’re visiting, living or working here. We’re looking for people who will help position our city as a welcoming, dynamic place to live, work and visit.
All about the job

We are looking for a customer service focused officer who will safeguard the community through assisting with providing an effective animal control service. You will be guided by the Dog Control Act 1996 and Council Policy and Bylaws. If you are ready for the challenge this could be the job for you! You will be responsible for:

Patrolling streets and beaches and educating dog owners and the general public
Responding to public complaints surrounding dog and stock complaints
Investigating complaints, taking statements and completing report files and administration
Providing education to animal owners of their obligations
Seizure and impoundment of animals where appropriate
Making decisions based on the seriousness or potential harm represented
Cleaning pound facilities and feeding impounded animals
Assisting the vet with animal euthanisation procedures

All about you
This is permanent full-time role working Monday to Friday. Previous enforcement/dog control experience would be an advantage but is not essential.
You’ll need to show us that you:

have experience working in compliance or enforcement roles
are confident in handling and working with animals or stock
have good written skills to write reports and complete administration tasks
have a proven ability to communicate effectively with members of the public
are effective in resolving conflict in a calm and positive manner
have a high level of energy, good initiative and a can-do attitude
have a full unrestricted driver licence and a good level of fitness to meet the physical demands of the role.

All about Porirua City
Our city is changing and we need skilled people to help make that happen. Working for Porirua City is an opportunity for you to make a real difference in the community. You’ll be welcomed into a team that’s collaborative, values input and empowers you to make things happen. To top it off, the harbour and natural environment are on your doorstep making it a great place to work.
You will need to apply via our careers centre: www.poriruacity.govt.nz/careers.

What you need to do now
Come and join our Monitoring and Compliance team and be part of our welcoming and engaging environment. Please contact Suzanne Hokianga on 04 237 5089 for more information.
Porirua City Council is committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. If you have any support or access requirements during our recruitment process, please let us know when you apply, and we’ll do our best to get you sorted.
Applications need to be received via our Careers Portal by 24 September 2024.
We will be working through applications as they are submitted and may progress candidates prior to the closing date, so !

Apply now Permanent Full Time
Job no: 2024-5470
Location: Porirua
Closing Date: Tuesday, 24 September 2024