Customer Service Coordinator Palmerston North

Whanganui - New Zealand

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 16 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction

ABOUT US

The SPCA helps protect over 30000 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.

Description

ABOUT THE TEAM

Our Centres are working hard rescuing caring for and rehoming animals in need. They are the face of the SPCA in their communities working to create real and sustainable change for the wellbeing of animals. The Centres are run by a bunch of passionate people from Centre Managers to Animal Attendants who prioritise animal welfare and community connection.

Sound like your people

ABOUT THE ROLE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Customer Service Coordinator to join our Animal Services team.

This role is -

Permanent part time 32 hours per week
Tuesday Saturday
- Tuesday Thursday 9:00 / 9:30am 3:30 / 4:00 (flexible)
- Friday Saturday 9:00am 4:30pm
Palmerston North based

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 be the first point of contact for our customers volunteers foster parents colleagues stakeholders and community for both the human and animal variety.

You will answer queries face to face over the phone and via email in a helpful timely and professional manner. You will be the hub the oracle the person who knows the things at our Centre. We want our customers to know we are responsive effective and provide accurate information and most importantly that we care about them and their animals.

You will process animal adoptions including discussions with potential adopters to match the right animals with the right person. You will triage animal ambulance calls schedule foster pick up and return appointments and induct our new foster parents. You will work with community stakeholders and veterinary partners to provide a positive physical and visible presence representing the SPCA in local communities.

ABOUT YOU

Youre 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

Genuine desire to help people with a non-judgmental approach
Strong computer skills and ability to quickly learn new systems and processes
Proactive and solutions-focused with the ability to take initiative and anticipate needs
Animal handling experience and knowledge
Experience working with volunteers and increasing volunteer and foster numbers and capability
Influencing and conflict management skills
Strong communication and customer service skills
The ability to think on your feet
A positive and friendly approach to customers animals and team members
High empathy and resilience
Experience working in a busy environment where multitasking is key
Experience working with the community in a customer facing role

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
To work with like minded people
A paid day off on your birthday

HOW TO APPLY

For more information about impressive work we do and the impact we have here at the SPCA click here. For the job description click here.

If you are ready to be part of something amazing APPLY NOW we cant 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.

Simply click Apply and complete our simple online application process*. Please contact if you have any additional questions.

*Only applications submitted through the official process will be considered.

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IntroductionABOUT USThe SPCA helps protect over 30000 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 t...