Our Inspectors

SPCA inspectors investigate complaints and seize animals if necessary, attend incidents involving animals such as car accidents and give talks at schools about animal care.

One of the Inspectors is always on call although outside of business hours the public can expect them to attend only genuine emergencies.

Manager/Chief Inspector

Francine Shields

Francine became the head of the Inspectorate team in 1997 and has been working as an Inspector for around 15 years. She has a strong belief in the role of the Inspectorate and is committed to the SPCA. She has always had a love for animals which is shown by the menagerie she has at home.

Inspectors

Michelle Potter - Inspector and head of the Inspectorate team

Helena Sweeting - Inspector

Heather Rawnsley - Inspector

Rachael Wyatt - Inspector/Educator

Sunel Ferreira - Auxiliary Officer

Jacqui Walsh - Jacqui is our Education Officer whose primary focus is education in our communities and schools, teaching children and adults about general pet and animal care and welfare. She also talks to businesses and clubs about the work of the SPCA and runs the SPCA Drop-In-Centre based in Otangerei. If you are interested in having Jacqui come to to your school class, club or business please give us a call on (09) 4389161.

All our Inspectors have a wide knowledge of most animal welfare needs and an excellent working knowledge of the Animal Welfare Act 1999. If you would like more information about becoming an Inspector contact us or check out the Inspectorate page.