Administrator (Animal Services)

• Be part of a friendly, supportive team who value collaboration
• Make a real impact in the community by supporting responsible dog ownership
• Enjoy flexible work options to support work-life balance
• Fixed term opportunity until 30 June 2026

About the Role

In this role, you'll provide essential administration and customer service support to our Animal Services team. You'll be responsible for:

• Handling customer inquiries via phone, email, and in person.
• Processing dog registrations and updating databases.
• Overseeing stock and supplies for our animal shelters.
• Issuing infringement notices and ensuring compliance with dog control laws.
• Assisting Animal Control Officers with front desk duties, including handling payments.

About You

• Proven experience in administration with strong Microsoft Office skills.
• A passion for helping people and delivering exceptional customer service.
• Great communication and relationship-building abilities to engage with the community.
• Cash handling skills.
• A full NZ driver's licence.
• Comfortable working with dogs (bonus if you have experience microchipping dogs)!
• Experience creating informational or educational materials for the public is a plus.

About Us

At Hutt City Council our vision is to build a connected, resilient and inclusive city where all our people thrive. Kia noho mai tēnei tāone hei pou herenga waka, hei pou herenga kaupapa, hei wāhi whai hua ki hōna iwi.

Our people are ‘proud to be part of it’ - working here is truly rewarding knowing together we're making a genuine difference to Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai Lower Hutt and its people, both now and into the future. Tūhono mai. Come join us!

Applications close at 11.55pm on 24 December 2025. Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may be progressed before the closing date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to withdraw the job advertisement at any time.