Inspectorate Support Officer / Invercargill

Inspectorate Support Officer / InvercargillPosted : 09 / 10 / 2025Closing Date : 23 / 10 / 2025Job Type : Permanent - Full TimeLocation : InvercargillJob Category : Animal WelfareABOUT USThe 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 DescriptionABOUT THE TEAMOur 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 ROLEWe have an exciting opportunity for an Inspectorate Support Officer based in Invercargill.In this role 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 attend cruelty complaints alongside Animal Welfare Inspectors for safety and animal handling support.

You will drive education and awareness of responsible pet ownership and animal welfare.You will assist with administration including but not limited to digital platform updates, processing of animals, data entry, transcribing, letter writing and animal handling.ABOUT YOUYou'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 empathy and resilienceA full, clean and current drivers license and the ability to drive both automatic and manual vehiclesAnimal handling experience and knowledgeInfluencing and conflict management skillsStrong communication and customer service skillsThe ability to think on your feetStrong with documentation and complianceA positive and friendly approach to customers, animals and team membersOUR PURRKSOur 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 ZealandConsistent support and an opportunity to continue to learnOpportunity to bring fresh thinking and new ideas to get involved in projects that can build on the solid foundation that we haveTo work with like minded peopleHOW TO APPLYFor 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

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