Overview
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Wayne Batty

Lower Hutt,Stokes Valley

Overview

52
52
years of professional experience

Work History

Animal Control Officer

Hutt City Council Contracted To WCC
Wellington, WGN
07.2012 - Current
  • Enhanced public safety by responding to and investigating reports of by law breeches and breeches of the dog control act.
  • Improved community relations through conducting educational presentations on responsible pet ownership and local animal laws.
  • Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies to enforce animal control ordinances and handle dangerous or aggressive animals.
  • Managed accurate record-keeping systems for all impounded animals, ensuring timely updates and smooth communication with other departments.
  • Maintained a safe environment for animals in the shelter by performing daily health checks, feeding, and cleaning duties.
  • Decreased the number of repeat offenses by providing guidance to pet owners on proper care and legal requirements.
  • Administered microchipping services, and basic medical care for animals under the shelter''s supervision, promoting overall wellbeing.
  • Ensured proper handling of deceased animals for transport to designated disposal facilities while adhering to established protocols.
  • Developed strong working relationships with veterinarians, rescue organizations, and other stakeholders within the community for improved collaboration on shared goals.
  • Facilitated positive outcomes in difficult situations by using conflict resolution skills when interacting with agitated or uncooperative individuals during field operations.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with industry best practices and enhance overall job performance.
  • Investigated and gathered information regarding animal-related complaints.
  • Unloaded and impounded animals received from animal control and public.
  • Responded to daily calls to enforce animal control regulations.
  • Wrote reports of activities and maintained files of impoundments and dispositions of animals.
  • Patrolling Parks and Reserves (public walkways and bush walks) ensuring compliance of the Dog Control Act and WCC bylaws.

Health and Safety Officer

  • Attending weekly meetings
  • Moa Point site inspections
  • Maintaining safety register
  • First Aider (current)

Animal Control Officer

DSS Animal Management
Wellington, WGN
12.2007 - 06.2012
  • Enhanced public safety by responding to and investigating reports of by law breeches and breeches of the dog control act.
  • Improved community relations through conducting educational presentations on responsible pet ownership and local animal laws.
  • Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies to enforce animal control ordinances and handle dangerous or aggressive animals.
  • Managed accurate record-keeping systems for all impounded animals, ensuring timely updates and smooth communication with other departments.
  • Maintained a safe environment for animals in the shelter by performing daily health checks, feeding, and cleaning duties.
  • Decreased the number of repeat offenses by providing guidance to pet owners on proper care and legal requirements.
  • Administered microchipping services, and basic medical care for animals under the shelter''s supervision, promoting overall wellbeing.
  • Ensured proper handling of deceased animals for transport to designated disposal facilities while adhering to established protocols.
  • Developed strong working relationships with veterinarians, rescue organizations, and other stakeholders within the community for improved collaboration on shared goals.
  • Facilitated positive outcomes in difficult situations by using conflict resolution skills when interacting with agitated or uncooperative individuals during field operations.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with industry best practices and enhance overall job performance.
  • Investigated and gathered information regarding animal-related complaints.
  • Unloaded and impounded animals received from animal control and public.
  • Responded to daily calls to enforce animal control regulations.
  • Wrote reports of activities and maintained files of impoundments and dispositions of animals.

Customers Officer - Waterfront Ship Rummager

New Zealand Customs Service
Wellington, WGN
08.1975 - 11.2007
  • Starting as a ship searcher, searching ships for contraband
  • Arrivals and Departure Officer at NZ Airports - working under the customs act to detect and locate contraband
  • Customs Drug Dog Handler for the Customs Drug Detector Unit
  • Searching ships, planes and executing Customs, Police and Corrections warrants from Taupo to Wellington
  • Established effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally for increased collaboration opportunities.
  • Wrote detailed narrative reports for use in investigations.
  • Attended personnel meetings and training sessions to improve skills and learn new policies and procedures.
  • Prepared and submitted detailed reports regarding assignments and ongoing investigations.
  • Coordinated operations with other emergency service groups.
  • Conducted surveillance to detect suspicious activity.
  • Completed patrols in assigned areas to identify and deter criminal activities.
  • Collected, preserved and analyzed evidence found at crime scenes.
  • Testified in court during certain criminal cases.
  • Interrogated suspects and witnesses to investigate crime scenes and criminal actions.
  • Searched buildings for criminal activity and illegal substances.
  • Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
  • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.

Cargo Inspector

  • X-ray inbound and outbound freight at North Island Ports.

Mechanical Engineering Technician

Royal New Zealand Navy
Auckland, AUK
07.1972 - 01.1975
  • Steam boiler operator at sea
  • Responsible for maintaining and running machinery onboard navy vessels
  • Reduced maintenance downtime by implementing preventive measures and routine inspections.
  • Onboard Fire Fighter
  • Reaching the rank of Engineering Mechanic !st Class
  • Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to industry best practices and company safety guidelines.
  • Frequently diagnosed mechanical problems and determined how to correct issues.
  • Identified mechanical problems and determined best solutions for correction.
  • Operated variety of tools and equipment to complete mechanical repairs.

Education

Taita College
Taita, NZ
1972

Timeline

Animal Control Officer

Hutt City Council Contracted To WCC
07.2012 - Current

Animal Control Officer

DSS Animal Management
12.2007 - 06.2012

Customers Officer - Waterfront Ship Rummager

New Zealand Customs Service
08.1975 - 11.2007

Mechanical Engineering Technician

Royal New Zealand Navy
07.1972 - 01.1975

Taita College
Wayne Batty