Centre Manager / Auckland, Mangere

We have an exciting opportunity for a Centre Manager to lead our team in Mangere, our largest Centre in Aotearoa. Even more exciting, we are close to moving this site to a beautiful, purpose-built site in Wiri and we couldn’t be happier!

Our current Mangere/future Wiri Centre is a hive of activity where every day is dedicated to animal welfare, community connection and making a real difference.

You will manage all aspects of the day to day running of the Centre which includes leadership, animal welfare, financial management, property maintenance, compliance and community.

You will work alongside our Inspectorate Team to support investigations and prosecutions and aligning our Centre capacity with their workload. You will partner with our National Support Teams to ensure consistency, best practice and expertise is utilised.

You will partner with our Community Engagement teams on managing and building our Volunteer and Foster networks, fundraising initiatives and building connections with the local community while raising brand awareness.

You will inspire a culture of compassion and excellence, empower both staff and volunteers to deliver outstanding care and service and drive continuous improvement in this broad and hands‑on role.

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• Proven leadership experience – in a complex, operational environment with a track record of managing performance, capability development and employee engagement.
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• A big picture thinker and operational management skills - to oversee and enhance daily shelter operations while understanding risk, compliance and resource allocation.
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• Financial acumen - to manage budgets and ensure cost‑effective operations.
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• Strong stakeholder engagement skills - to build credibility and trust internally and with community, partners, and the public.
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• Strong influencing ability - across functions, builds partnerships and achieves outcomes.
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This role isn’t leading from behind a desk, it is out in the centre, in the community. We need someone who can be adaptable, is resilient, a collaborator, a driving force. Someone with emotional intelligence, sound judgement and solid decision making skills.

We find deep personal fulfilment and purpose by contributing to the well‑being of animals in need. Our teams are passionate and supportive, fostering a strong sense of community among like‑minded individuals.

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• To be a part of the greater good – to have the privilege of making a difference to the welfare of animals
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• A paid day off on your birthday.
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• Free on‑site parking
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• A busy, challenging and rewarding role with consistent support and an opportunity to continue to learn.
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• Discounts on various goods and services.
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• Access to our wellbeing and safety support service.
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• Opportunity to bring fresh thinking and new ideas to get involved in projects that can build on the solid foundation that has already been set in the organisation.
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The SPCA helps protect over 30,000 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.

For more information click the apply now button and that will take you to our careers site. On our careers site you can click here for more about the impressive work we do and the impact we have and click here for the job description.

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 [email protected] if you have any additional questions. Only applications submitted through the official process will be considered.