Animal Welfare Inspector

As an Animal Welfare Inspector you will be expected to deliver a range of work to ensure animal welfare complaints are managed appropriately. You will require sound legislative knowledge, good problem-solving skills and have excellent communication skills. Each day will provide variety, as you work both in an office and in the field, meeting new people every day, while making a difference in ensuring all aspects of animal welfare compliance across Aotearoa New Zealand.

In this role you be:

Ensuring investigation processes and procedures are followed Managing animal welfare complaints in the primary production sector Preparing prosecution files where required Monitoring service providers and licensed establishments for compliance with animal welfare Working with other Inspectors and Investigators to prepare and present robust prosecution cases where non-compliance is identified Promoting good animal welfare practices Building and sustaining positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders Having practical working knowledge of the laws under which investigations and compliance activities operate. Having experience in leading or supporting investigations in an enforcement environment is desirable.

To be successful in this role you will have:

Proven experience in working with livestock, animal husbandry or veterinary services. Knowledge of farming organisations and external animal welfare agencies. Practical working knowledge or be able to able to demonstrate the potential to develop knowledge of the laws under which investigations and compliance activities operate including: NAIT Act, Animal Welfare Act, Evidence Act, Criminal Disclosure Act, Criminal Procedures Act, Search and Surveillance Act, Animal Products Act and Biosecurity Act. A firearms licence or the ability to obtain one. You do not need to meet all of the role requirements to apply. We offer a breadth of development and learning opportunities and will welcome an application if you think you could make a great fit.