Animal control officer, Āpiha whakahaere kararehe
Also known as
- Animal and bylaws services officer, animal safety and compliance officer, community safety and compliance officer
Animal control officers investigate and respond to reports of animal abuse. They also capture and care for stray or dangerous animals.
Your pay could be
$56K
Lower
$66K to $90K
Most common
$106K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-1 year
Animal control officers
- usually work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends and may work part time
- usually work in offices or residential and commercial areas and may travel locally
- may work in all weather and hazardous conditions
- need to be practical, safety conscious and work well under pressure
Tasks
- investigate animal abuse reports
- care for animals
- check health and condition of animals
- issue warnings and infringement notices
- explain animal control rules
- work with police during animal incidents
- check animal owners identification
- record animal control incidents
- give evidence in court
- clean animal facilities and equipment
Practical
Social
Organised
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Do the quizYou usually need experience to become an animal control officer and a qualification may be useful.
You need
- a driver licence
You may need
- experience in similar work
- a New Zealand Certificate in Animal Care (Level 3)
- a New Zealand Certificate in Animal Management (Level 4)
- to get a Firearms Licence
- to get a controlled substance licence
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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