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Work with us

Employment ​opportunities

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We look for switched on, super-reliable dog lovers to join our team.

 

Check out the types of roles in our business at the bottom of the page, then forward your CV and a cover letter to us at boomrockdogs@gmail.com. 

 

Be sure to tell us about your experience with dogs and how you will be an asset for our business. Any skills you've attained working with people or animals, driving, building, landscaping, gardening or in the outdoors should get a mention too.

 

If you have leadership, management, HR, Health & Safety, finance or administration experience let us know - bring your next level experience to our Team Leader roles or join our busy behind-the-scenes team.

 

We don't usually advertise job vacancies - most times we will already have a bunch of candidates who have submitted their CV's. So it's important to put your hat in the ring in advance and get in touch if you are interested in working at Boom Rock Dogs in the future. 

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If we don't have any full-time / permanent dog handler positions available when you apply, then we'd highly recommend you consider a reliever position - this is often our gateway to permanent employment.     

 

We undertake police and reference checks as part of our employment process.

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Please don't hesitate to email or give us a call if you have any questions before sending your CV. All inquiries, applications and CV's are taken in confidence.​

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Working conditions:

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  • Monday to Friday, 7.30 am - 4.30pm as a guideline - hours may vary slightly based on traffic conditions / number of dogs

  • No weekends, split shifts, evenings or public holidays - ever :-)

  • Closed for two weeks over Xmas / New Year

  • Open whatever the weather

  • Working in a business where all staff are valued and supported

  • Vehicle to take home (full time staff)

  • Pay rate: Starting from $27.80

  • On-line and in-house training 

  • Free flu vaccinations

  • Cell phone allowance

  • Social events throughout the year

Positions

Dog Handler - Farm

If you love the outdoors and dogs with energy to burn then this could be the job for you. Based on our 25 acre farm in Ohariu Valley, this is our high octane full day option.
 
You will:

  • be responsible for the pick up from home of your daily pack, followed by supervising them on long walks on the farm

  • have previous experience working with energetic dogs

  • be working with mostly larger breed dogs

  • love working outdoors

  • have a good level of fitness and a good measure of grit - the terrain and weather can be challenging

  • be a confident driver

  • have a clean drivers licence - full licence or held your restricted licence for one year (or have completed a defensive driving course)

  • be part of a small team, but have initiative and confidence to work by yourself

  • demonstrate a positive attitude to work 

  • be 100% reliable

  • help out on the farm - planting, fencing, maintenance

 
This is a full-time permanent position.

Dog Handler - Nature Park / Fox Cottage

If you love busy dogs and thinking up creative ways to enhance their day (or just dish out a whole lotta affection for some of the quieter ones), then Nature Park or Fox Cottage will be a great fit for you.
 
You will:

  • be responsible for the pick up from home of your daily pack, followed by supervising their play and providing stimulating opportunities throughout the day

  • have previous experience working with dogs

  • be active and able - you'll be on your feet a lot and in and out of the van frequently

  • be a confident driver

  • have a clean drivers licence - full licence or held your restricted licence for one year (or have completed a defensive driving course)

  • be part of a small team, but have initiative and confidence to work by yourself

  • demonstrate a positive attitude to work 

  • be 100% reliable

  • help out maintaining the gardens

 
This is a full-time permanent position.
 
Dog Handler - Reliever - All or specific sites
 
If you like variety in your working week and all sorts of dogs then this could be the ultimate job for you. You'll have the choice to work at any or all of our sites covering staff on leave, away sick etc. 
 
There may also opportunities to help with landscaping and building projects. 
 
Working days are flexible - you can simply let us know if you're unavailable and we'll block out those dates. Apart from occasional unexpected sick day cover, the reliever days are known well in advance to allow everyone to plan their schedule.
 
You will: 

  • be responsible for the pick up from home of your daily pack, followed by supervising them - an easy-to-follow list of customer and dog details is provided for your day

  • have previous experience working with dogs

  • be active and able - you'll be on your feet a lot and in and out of the van frequently

  • be a confident driver

  • have a clean drivers licence - full licence, or restricted licence for one year (or have completed a defensive driving course)

  • be part of a small team, but have initiative and confidence to work by yourself

  • demonstrate a positive attitude to work

  • be 100% reliable

 
This is a gateway to full-time permanent employment at Boom Rock Dogs.
 
It's also a fantastic option if you're just looking for intermittent work - perfect if you're semi-retired, considering a career change or studying from home.

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