Animal Caregiver Jobs in NZ
There is an excellent opportunity for individuals who love animals and have professional animal care experience to build their career in New Zealand’s pet care and animal welfare industry. Pets In The City is hiring an Animal Caregiver at its Mt Wellington facility in Auckland.
Are you looking for a rewarding animal care position where you can work with dogs every day? If you are experienced in animal handling, passionate about pet welfare, reliable, physically capable, and comfortable working on a rotating roster, this opportunity could be a good fit for you.
Applicants should also be prepared to answer screening questions covering their right to work in New Zealand, professional caregiver experience, notice period, availability to work public holidays, possession of a current New Zealand driver’s licence, and availability for a rotating roster.
WHY WORK WITH PETS IN THE CITY
Pets In The City is an exclusive Pet Hotel and Doggie Daycare facility focused on providing high-quality care and facilities for customers’ beloved dogs.
The business offers a range of pet-focused services, including indoor doggie daycare, luxury dog hotel facilities, grooming, dog training, and pet-focused retail. The facility operates 7 days a week, including public holidays and the Christmas and New Year holiday period.
As an Animal Caregiver, you will become part of a team responsible for ensuring that dogs staying at the daycare and pet hotel are safe, healthy, comfortable, entertained, and well cared for.
What Pets In The City Offers:
- Opportunity to work with dogs every day
- Part-time position of approximately 25 hours per week
- Fun and supportive working environment
- Competitive hourly rate
- Training provided
- Uniform provided
- Opportunity to use professional animal care and handling skills
- Team-based working environment
- Experience in a busy Doggie Daycare and Pet Hotel
- Opportunity to develop further animal care experience
JOB OVERVIEW
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Job Title | Animal Caregiver |
| Employer | Pets In The City |
| Location | Mount Wellington, Auckland, New Zealand |
| Workplace | On-site |
| Job Type | Part-Time |
| Hours | Approximately 25 hours per week |
| Schedule | Rotating roster |
| Working Days | Any 7 days of the week as required |
| Evenings | Required as part of roster |
| Weekends | Required |
| Public Holidays | Required as needed |
| School Holidays | Required as needed |
| Industry | Veterinary Services & Animal Welfare |
| Position | Doggie Daycare and Pet Hotel Caregiver |
| Posted | 28 days ago |
RESPONSIBILITIES
Your daily duties as an Animal Caregiver may include:
- Provide day-to-day care for dogs staying at the daycare and pet hotel
- Ensure all animal guests remain safe, happy, healthy, and comfortable
- Monitor dogs throughout their stay
- Use appropriate animal handling techniques
- Supervise dogs in play parks and daycare areas
- Maintain clean and hygienic play areas
- Clean dog apartments and other animal care areas
- Ensure the facility remains clean and well maintained
- Help create a positive experience for every pet
- Follow instructions and workplace procedures
- Work closely with other members of the animal care team
- Use initiative when dealing with animals and their needs
- Identify situations that may require attention
- Help ensure customers’ pets receive a high standard of care
- Perform other animal care duties as required
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EXPERIENCE & SPECIALIZATION
To qualify for this position, applicants should meet the following requirements:
Languages
English
Applicants must be fluent in English.
Education
A relevant animal care qualification is required.
Experience
Previous experience in a similar animal care environment or veterinary clinic is essential.
Professional animal handling experience is required, and applicants should be able to demonstrate their practical animal care skills.
Animal Care & Handling
Candidates should have:
- Professional animal care experience
- Experience handling dogs or other animals
- Knowledge of safe animal handling practices
- Ability to understand animal behaviour
- Ability to care for animals in a busy environment
- Common sense and initiative when working with animals
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The position involves working in a busy Doggie Daycare and Pet Hotel environment where animals are present throughout the working day.
Work conditions may include:
- Working with dogs throughout the shift
- Busy and energetic workplace
- Physical activity
- Cleaning animal areas
- Supervising animals during play
- Handling dogs
- Working indoors and around pet facilities
- Working evenings and weekends
- Working public and school holidays
- Working as part of a team
- Rotating shifts across all 7 days of the week
Because the facility operates throughout the week, successful applicants must be flexible and available to work according to the rotating roster.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Successful candidates should have:
- Previous professional animal care experience
- Relevant animal care qualification
- Strong animal handling skills
- Passion for working with animals
- Ability to follow instructions
- Good common sense and initiative
- Strong teamwork skills
- Reliable and responsible attitude
- Ability to work in a busy environment
- Good communication skills
- Fluent English
- Own reliable transportation
- Current New Zealand driver’s licence
- Availability for rotating rosters
- Availability to work weekends
- Availability to work public holidays
- Availability during school holidays
- New Zealand residency or a valid New Zealand work visa
EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
Applicants for this position must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.
Candidates should have either:
- New Zealand residency
- A valid New Zealand work visa
Applicants should be prepared to answer questions about their right to work in New Zealand as part of the application process.
PERSONAL SUITABILITY
The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
- Genuine love for animals
- Passion for animal welfare
- Professionalism
- Reliability
- Good interpersonal skills
- Teamwork
- Initiative
- Common sense
- Patience when handling animals
- Ability to follow instructions
- Strong work ethic
- Responsibility toward animal safety
- Ability to work in a busy environment
- Flexibility with working hours
- Commitment to providing excellent pet care
HOW TO APPLY
If you meet the requirements and are interested in this Animal Caregiver position in Mount Wellington, Auckland, you can apply by sending your up-to-date CV and cover letter to Pets In The City.
By Email
Reade — Reade.c@petsinthecity.co.nz
Applicants should include an up-to-date CV and cover letter with their application.
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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