At the Christchurch City Council we are out there in the community every day. We're always after people with loads of energy who are keen to be out in the public, and are passionate and enthusiastic about responding to the needs of our community. If you're always on, always responsive, and always keen to lend a hand, you'll fit right in!

Are you passionate, with the drive to succeed in the world of animal management? If so, come join our enthusiastic and supportive team as an Animal Management Officer.  Key responsibilities of this role are to personally manage complex complaint files relating to dogs and stock.  Using your excellent time management skills to plan busy workloads under pressure, you will confidently know how to respond to difficult situations.  You will demonstrate empathy and professionalism teamed with outstanding customer service and negotiation skills to achieve best outcomes.  In addition to core responsibilities, involvement in special project work is encouraged including representing the Council at meetings and in mandatory judicial hearings.

You will have a minimum of NCEA Levels 3 and or 4 or the equivalent National Certificate in Animal Management (Level 3).   You will be mature, street savvy, technically proficient administering animal related legislation, proficient and skilled when handling dogs and stock and able to communicate at all levels, while promoting responsible dog ownership.  A current full driver's licence is essential, and you'll need to have an intermediate  level of computer literacy and experience to use our multiple IT systems.

Animal Management Officers juggle workloads to meet customers' needs.  Having the ability to think on your feet, while making sound decisions for the community, being professional and demonstrating consistency when applying legislative requirements is a must.

Our team has a real sense of purpose and plays a pivotal role when helping animals and people in our community.  Get the satisfaction of helping respond to the needs of your community! Join us.

To view the position description please click on the link at the foot of the page

Additional recruitment information: 
Salary:  Will be discussed with the successful applicant
Hours of work:  Permanent position working up to 37.5 hours per week, Saturday to Wednesday