Proactive Animal Management Team Leader

PROACTIVE ANIMAL MANAGEMENT TEAM LEADER

Animal Management | Field Services | Auckland Council

Help Shape Safer Communities Across Tāmaki Makaurau

Auckland Council is looking for an experienced and influential leader to join our Animal Management team as a Proactive Animal Management Team Leader. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a highly skilled team dedicated to reducing dog-related harm, improving compliance, and building safer, more resilient communities.

The Opportunity

As a Proactive Animal Management Team Leader, you will lead a team of 8–15 Animal Management professionals responsible for proactive compliance, community engagement, education, and targeted enforcement activities. You will provide operational and strategic leadership while ensuring high-quality regulatory outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing team.
• Deliver targeted compliance and enforcement initiatives.
• Drive behaviour change through education and engagement.
• Manage complex and high-profile matters including hearings, complaints and court proceedings.
• Use data and intelligence to drive decision making.
• Build strong partnerships with communities and stakeholders.
• Promote health, safety and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Bring

• 7+ years’ experience in a regulatory, compliance or enforcement environment.
• 5+ years’ leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of compliance and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience managing complex and sensitive situations.
• Current full New Zealand driver licence.

What We Offer

• Meaningful work that directly impacts public safety and community wellbeing.
• Leadership and career development opportunities.
• A supportive and inclusive culture.
• The opportunity to contribute to positive community and Māori outcomes.

Apply now and help lead the future of proactive animal management in Tāmaki Makaurau.

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Closing date : 5th November 2026