Animal Welfare Inspector
About this job
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. Training will be provided to the successful applicant.
Job Requirements
Managing animal welfare complaints, communication skills both written and verbal. Able to establish rapport. Be able to pass a MOJ, drug and alcohol test, either have or able to obtain a firearms licence, full clean drivers licence. You maybe on occasions need to stay out of town. You will have great written skills as you will be required to write reports/findings. A qualification in Animal husbandry desired however if you have farming/animal experience would also be an advantage or know farming terminology.
- Days of work
- TBA (40 hours per week)
- Pay Details
- TBA
- Job Category
- Inspectors and Regulatory Officers
- Career Level
- Intermediate (2 - 4 years)
- Driver Licence
- Full, (Class 1) - Car Licence
- Pre-employment drug test required
- Yes
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