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  • About Us
  • Dogs in Our Care
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  • Foster
  • Donate
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  • Re-Home a Dog
  • Get involved
  • Breed Information
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  • Success Stories
  • Contact Us
New Zealand Chihuahua Rescue

Interested in making a difference in the lives of dogs needing a second chance?

We are always looking for passionate, reliable, committed  volunteers to help keep our trust thriving and benefiting the rescue dogs in our care. Our passionate little team is a tight-knit, knowlegable and experienced, supportive environment.  We would love you to join us! Please click on the below images for a description of our vacancies.

Current Vacancies

Fundraising & Events:

Fundraising & Events:

Fundraising & Events:

Looking for reliable, creative and passionate volunteers with initiative, to help with fundraising ideas and planning of events to assist our current team. 

Foster Carer Support:

Fundraising & Events:

Fundraising & Events:

We need dedicated volunteers to assist our foster dogs and foster parents. Suitable for someone who would love to foster but unable to do so at present.


Grant Submissions:

Fundraising & Events:

Grant Submissions:

We need volunteers with experience in drafting grant applications, or submissions for tender. Must be reliable and committed with great written communication skills.

Foster Parents:

Content Creation & Social Media:

Content Creation & Social Media:

We always need more reliable and committed foster parents to join our busy foster team. Whether you've been a foster parent prior or are brand new, please read more and contact us! 

Content Creation & Social Media:

Content Creation & Social Media:

Content Creation & Social Media:

Love graphic design, content creation and writing? Consider yourself a creative person? We are looking for a self-motivated, creative person able to plan, schedule and create content and assist with graphics.

Adoption Coordinators:

Content Creation & Social Media:

Adoption Coordinators:

This position is open to known applicants that have been volunteering with the trust regularly for at least one year.  Please email us discuss details.

New Zealand Chihuahua Rescue is based in Christchurch, where our Trustees, foster carers, vet clinics, animal physiotherapist, and dog trainers are located. All rescue dogs are relocated to Christchurch to be near our team. As a result, some roles will require local applicants who can meet with team members and attend adoption or fundraising events. 



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