Animal Welfare Inspector / Auckland, Mangere

Posted : 09 / 10 / 2025

Closing Date : 23 / 10 / 2025

Job Type : Permanent - Full Time

Location : Auckland-South

Job Category : Animal Welfare

ABOUT US

The SPCA helps protect over 30,000 animals every year.

By rescuing, rehabilitating, sheltering and advocating for animals, we are directly improving their lives.

Our Animal Services teams run our 28 Centres, from Kerikeri to Invercargill and they are essential in us being able to do the work we do.

Job Description

ABOUT THE TEAM

Our Centres are a hive of activity where every day is dedicated to animal welfare, community connection and making a real difference.

We have Centre Managers, Vets, Vet Nurses, Animal Attendants, Foster Coordinators, Customer Services Officers, Inspectors and everything in between.

Our people are kind, resilient, customer centric and calm under pressure.

Sound like your team?

ABOUT THE ROLE

We have three exciting opportunities for Animal Welfare Inspectors based in Mangere, Auckland.

These are initially 12 month fixed term roles, where we will train you to become a fully qualified and warranted Inspector.

Once you have achieved this qualification, we then offer you a permanent role.

In these roles you get to see the best and the worst.

It is a rewarding, fulfilling, and essential role, as well as demanding, heartbreaking and physical.

It takes a special kind of person to do this role but what you get back can really fill your cup.

Our Inspectorate Teams work on the frontline everyday, being the first port of call, helping animals who are abused or neglected, are injured or vulnerable.

Our Inspectorate Teams are the humans who intervene on their behalf.

You will provide a response to welfare concerns, provide guidance and education in the community, complete routine welfare checks and conduct investigations into animal welfare offending.

You will split your time between driving, engaging with people and maintaining accurate notes and records.

It requires a lot of compliance due to the nature of the role with the power to protect all animals including prosecuting people under the Animal Welfare Act

ABOUT YOU

You're an animal advocate, you are passionate about animal welfare, care and education.

Our vision, purpose and values resonate with you and you have a love for working with both humans and animals.

You will also have –

A high level of resilience

A full, clean and current drivers license and the ability to drive both automatic and manual vehicles, including utes, trucks and trailers

Animal handling experience and knowledge

Influencing and conflict management skills

Strong communication and customer service skills

The ability to think on your feet

Strong with documentation and compliance

A positive and friendly approach to customers, animals and team members

OUR PURRKS

Our team is full of passionate, purpose-driven people who love animals and want to make the world a kinder and more compassionate place.

Some other purrks include -

To be a part of the greater good – to have the privilege of making a difference to the welfare of animals across New Zealand

Consistent support and an opportunity to continue to learn

Opportunity to bring fresh thinking and new ideas to get involved in projects that can build on the solid foundation that we have

To work with like minded people

HOW TO APPLY

For more information about impressive work we do and the impact we have here at the SPCA click here.

For the job description click here.

If you are ready to be part of something amazing, APPLY NOW – we can't wait to see your application!

Applications for this role may be reviewed as they are received so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible!

We have a diverse, inclusive and values driven culture at SPCA.

We value a diverse work environment because teams are stronger with different perspectives and experiences, so we welcome people from all walks of life to apply.

All applicants must possess the legal right to work in New Zealand, either as a New Zealand or Australian Citizen or by holding a valid working visa.

Simply click Apply and complete our simple online application process

Please contact

• if you have any additional questions.
• Only applications submitted through the official process will be considered.

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