Fixed Term Animal Control Officer - Queenstown (QLDC)

Lakes District Council is at the very heart of a dynamic community. Our services are essential to the people in our region and include infrastructure development, community recreational facilities and planning, building and other regulatory services.

We’re proud to be QLDC, and in response to the growth the district has experienced over recent years, QLDC has itself experienced substantial growth. We genuinely believe in developing our people and providing them with all the tools and opportunities needed to succeed.

About the role:
You will provide effective animal control services to ensure a safe environment from roaming and aggressive dogs for the community through education, pro-active patrolling and the administration and enforcement of Queenstown Lakes District Council's Dog Control Bylaws and relevant legislation. You will also be responsible for the care of animals in the pound and must ensure that the pound is kept in a clean and safe condition.

Responsibilities of the role:

• Patrolling assigned areas of the district as directed and to ensure compliance with the
  Queenstown Lakes District Council's Dog Control Bylaw and Dog control policy
• Writing concise, detailed reports regarding dog attacks
• Assessing and issuing tickets to parking matters in response to complaints from the public outside the CBD
• Issuing of dog control infringement offence notices as required

What you'll bring:
You will have at least two years of experience in a regulatory environment and will have strong report-writing skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to multitask effectively. You must be able to build and maintain positive relationships with customers, handle difficult situations calmly, and work in various weather conditions.

• National Certificate in Compliance and Regulatory Control (Animal Control) Level 2 and 4.
• A current clean and full driver's license
• A good level of physical fitness and the ability to work in all weather conditions

To apply, please follow the link or for any questions please contact Carrie Edgerton - Regulatory Support, Parking and Animal Control Manager - on [email protected]

Applications close: Thursday 11th September 2025.

Please note we will review and process applications as they come through; we encourage your early application