Expressions of Interest - Animal Control Officers
Tā tātou atarua – Our vision – Enabling what matters
He angitūtanga - The opportunity
We are looking for expressions of interest to represent and be the face of the Horowhenua District Council. In our Animal Control Officer team, you would be making an essential contribution to our community and be working in a fun, busy, diverse and energetic environment. Animal Control Officers play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety of animals and residents in our community.
You will respond to animal-related incidents, enforce local regulations, and educate pet owners on responsible animal care. As part of our Animal Control team, you’ll deliver essential services on behalf of the Council and our community, playing a key role in connecting people with the right resources and ensuring the right expertise is applied to every situation.
Our current positions are:
Full time 40 hours per week permanent role Monday to Sunday as per roster with an on call component that is rotated throughout the team.
Part time permanent role weekends and half a day throughout the week – 20 hours. This role is part of the rotating on call roster.
He kōrero mōu - About you
You'll be an amazing communicator who is passionate about animal welfare and public safety. You will be friendly, approachable and capable of building relationships with all internal and external Stakeholders. Being a self-starter and able to self-manage will be key to the success of this role. Your attention to detail will be on point along with your time management and investigative skills. You will respond in a timely manner to all animal related enquiries, addressing community concerns and fulfilling requests with professionalism and care.
This role is dedicated to ensuring the safety and welfare of animals and the public, promoting responsible pet ownership, and supporting the community through education, enforcement, and effective resolution of animal-related issues.
Having strong relationships across the organisation and the community will be beneficial to the success of this role.
Tā tātou ahurea – Our culture
Horowhenua District Council is proud to be an inclusive workplace; we celebrate difference, diversity, and aim to empower our employees. We are an organisation built on innovation and optimism, and are embarking on an organisation reset. We are motivated to build a place where we value our people and provide opportunities for them to build outstanding careers and better Horowhenua.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou - What we offer
An excellent working environment where passionate and committed team members who strive to make a difference for current and future generations. This important opportunity to join a thriving organisation with a strong focus on delivery and to do meaningful work with motivated people that has a direct impact on the lives of our Horowhenua Community.
Tono mai ināianei - Apply now
If you are interested in putting your expressions of interest forward, be sure to write us a cover letter of why you are the face of HDC and what you will bring to our organisation. We also require a CV to be part of this application. Please note we are closed for the Christmas break from Monday 23 Dec 5pm - Monday 6 Jan 2025 9am.
Recruitment for these roles closes on Wednesday 8 January 2025 at which time all applications will be reviewed and we will contact you to advise you of your application progress.
He rau ringa e pakari ai ngā taura whiri i ō tātou kāinga noho me ō tātou hapori – mai i te pae maunga o Tararua ki te moana
With many hands the threads which weave our neighbourhoods and communities together will be strengthened from the Tararua Ranges to the sea.
