Posted: 21/04/2026 Closing Date: 05/05/2026 Job Type: Fixed Term - Full Time Location: Auckland-West 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 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. Sound like your team? ABOUT THE ROLE We have an exciting opportunity for an Inspectorate Support Officerto join our Inspectorate team, based at our Hobsonville Centre This is a
10 month secondment/fixed term
role, running from
May 2026 – March 2027. You will be working
Sunday to Thursday , 40 hours per week. 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. You will attend cruelty complaints alongside Animal Welfare Inspectors to provide safety and animal handling support. You will drive education and awareness of responsible pet ownership and animal welfare and you will assist with administration including Shelter Buddy updates, processing of animals, data entry, transcribing and letter writing. 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 full, clean and current drivers license and the ability to drive both automatic and manual vehicles Animal handling experience and knowledge Influencing and conflict management skills Strong communication and customer service skills The ability to think on your feet Strong documentation, compliance and administration skills 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 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.
