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searchApply online at www.sheffield.co.nz or via email. Emails will be electronically acknowledged and further correspondence may be by email.

Chief Executive

The Spirit of Adventure Trust seeks a proven leader to continuethe Trust’s deep commitment to youth development, in thecontext of the qualities of leadership, independence andcommunity spirit, through the medium of the sea. The entity hasa comparatively small permanent staff and a large teamof volunteers.

The Chief Executive is the “face” of the Trust in contact with its various publics and partners. Apart from the essential leadership and management skills required in a Chief Executive, there will be an emphasis on proven fundraising experience in both the public and private sectors, top level relationship management and networking skills, a depth of people leadership skills and in-depth commercial expertise.

Candidates will have proven experience leading a customer driven business unit or organisation, with a particular track record in fundraising, strategic leadership and ensuring execution. A strong orientation to and interest in the purpose of the trust will be important.

The Trust has provided thousands of young New Zealanders, over some 30 years, with personal development opportunities via the earlier vessel, The Spirit of Adventure and latterly, The Spirit of New Zealand. It is well governed and its infrastructure is both financially and operationally sound.

The income package is attractive and commercially appropriate.

For further information please phone Christien Winter on 09 367 1514 (DDI)or visit www.sheffield.co.nz. To apply, go to www.sheffield.co.nz, or email your CV to [email protected] quoting reference number 46041.Closing date: Wednesday 9 February 2011.

EQ Building Services ManagerLEADErshIp FoCus

rELATIonshIp MAnAgEMEnT

EQ ConsEnTs & InspECTIons

Christchurch City Council is doing all it can to facilitate the smooth rebuilding of Christchurch as quickly as possible with a view to ensuring its long term sustainability. As a result, the new role of Earthquake (EQ) Building Services Manager has been created tomanage a team solely responsible for resolving EQ related issues e.g. processing EQ related Building Consents and conducting EQ related building inspections. Initially a 2 year role – but with the possibility of extension – this role reports to Christchurch CityCouncil’s General Manager Regulation and Democracy Services.

Key responsibilities include providing motivation and leadership to the EQ Services team (4 direct & up to 50 indirect reports) and ensuring that building consents and inspections are carried out in the most quality focused, timely and customer responsive fashion possible. The role will also require in-depth stakeholder liaison with:- the public, contractors, other Council departments, the Department of Building and Housing, insurers, councillors, Community Boards, building owners and EQC and will also entail reporting on and dealing with an additional range of associated EQ issues in this area.

Applicants will possess 5-10 years proven experience of leading and managing large teams, ideally supported by a tertiary qualification in business management or a building related field. Exceptional relationship management skills are essential and any prior experience of working within local government and/or the building industry together with knowledge of the consenting/inspections process is also highly advantageous. The ability to work collaboratively and be able to follow existing processes or develop and pilot new ones will also be critical to your success in this position.

This is a key role for the City and a great opportunity to contribute to Christchurch’s swift and long term redevelopment.

For further information including a full pD, please visit www.sheffield.co.nz or phone nick gee on 03 353 4354 (DDI). To apply, go to www.sheffield.co.nz, or email your CV to [email protected] quoting reference number 46103. Closing date: 4 February 2011.

Senior Financial AccountantsTrong TEAM EnVIronMEnT

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CoMpLEx & rEWArDIng roLE

With an operating income of over $410m, total assets of over $6.5b, and a staff of over 2400, Christchurch City Council is the second largest local authority in New Zealand and one of the South Island’s largest employers. As such, it plays a major role in influencing community, environmental, cultural and economic outcomes in the South Island region. The Council’s Corporate Finance Unit is responsible for the provision of accurate, timely and cost effective financial reporting, information and advice, which enables the best possible decision making for the Counciland also ensures transparency in its financial reporting.

Reporting to the Corporate Finance Manager, a vacancy has arisen for an experienced and talented Senior Financial Accountant, who will lead a team of two (a Financial Accountant & an Assistant Financial Accountant) with responsibility for delivering the Council’s Annual Report, overseeing treasury operations (in conjunction with a specialist treasury advisor), tax, managing the Council’s balance sheet, liaising with banks and auditors,and ownership of a number of additional corporate financial accounting services. The role will also provide timely and accurate financial and non-financial information and advice, together with analysis and commentary to enable decisions to be made regularly regarding daily operations, strategic development and growth.

Applicants must possess a proven track record of employment in a large complex organisation as a senior finance professional. Candidates will also be tertiary and CA qualified with in-depth experience of preparing annual reports and managing complex group consolidations. A proactive and collaborative approach together with strong relationship building, leadership and influencing skills are essential for your success in this challenging and key financial role, working in a department that has a direct impact on the smooth running of Christchurch City.

For further information including a full pD, please visit www.sheffield.co.nz or phone nick gee on 03 353 4354 (DDI). To apply, go to www.sheffield.co.nz, or email your CV to [email protected] quoting reference number 46094. Closing date: 4 February 2011.

We know what leaders are made ofIn 2011, Sheffield is excited to celebrate its 50th Anniversary. Since our establishment in 1961 as New Zealand’s first organisational

psychology and executive recruitment practice, we have been privileged to work with public and private sector organisations to attract

and enhance their leadership capacity.

We know that achieving the best outcomes through people requires a special kind of intelligence. It requires a finely-tuned mix of both art

and science…that spans human psychology, management theory and real-world business practice. Our team offers an unrivalled mix of

expertise in Search and Selection, and Organisational Development. Knowledge in one adds depth and expertise to the other.

Our consultants are quick yet thorough, fresh in their approach and actively involving of clients in the process. We work as a team to meet

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Ian Taylor 09 367 1501 Christien Winter 09 367 1514 Mike stenhouse 03 353 4352

Solicitor: Commercial/ContractsDIVErsE porTFoLIo

TrusTED LEgAL ADVIsor

AWArD WInnIng LEgAL TEAM

Christchurch City Council is the second largest local authority in New Zealand and is viewed as one of the most progressive, having gained significant international recognition by achieving awards in both Business and Performance Excellence. The Council’s Legal Services Unit is the Council’s primary source of legal advice and is itself a past award winner, with the Unit being judged the top in-house Counsel Team of the year at the 2007 NZ Law Awards.

Reporting to the Legal Services Manager, the Council requires a flexible and astute Commercial/Contracts Solicitor to join its busy Legal Services team which comprises of 5 other Council employed solicitors and 2 seconded solicitors. Responsibilities include; assisting Council departments to facilitate their contractual relationships consistent with approved tender practices; drafting/amending contracts/contract precedents; overseeing statutory, policy and corporate compliance; providing general commercial and risk management advice to Council and internal/external clients; managing the Council’s trade mark portfolio; liaising with Council’s insurance advisors and managing relationships with appropriate external law firms.

Applicants require proven competence in the field of commercial/contract law to at least an intermediate or senior solicitor level (supported by an LLB and a current practising certificate) together with exceptional negotiation, influencing and relationship management skills. A results focused, proactive and big-picture approach is also essential, in addition to the ability and desire to attend to the detail. This is a varied and exciting role, providing legal oversight to contracts of significant value across a wide range of the Council’s commercial activities and will be attractive to individuals looking to work in a rewarding, complex and professional in-house legal environment.

For further information including a full pD, please visit www.sheffield.co.nz or phone nick gee on 03 353 4354 or robyn redford on 03 353 4356. To apply, go to www.sheffield.co.nz, or email your CV to [email protected] quoting reference number 46107. Closing date: 11 February 2011.

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Helping you to reach your potentialCareerGuide

Part 2

Rural Relationship Managers• Greenfields role with future

management potential

• Targeted approach to businessdevelopment

Rural Banking Managers – Had enough of directives coming from across the Tasman?

Get in on the ground floor and become the face of this new brand.

This role will allow you to think and plan strategically, be tenacious and resilient in your approach to ensure you make the most of the opportunities out in the Rural Community. Working in this organisation with your 5+ years Rural Banking experience will allow you to build strategic B2B partnerships and give you the autonomy to realise your potential. Banking by numbers this is not, you will be the person to know for mutually beneficial relationships across this sector with a reputation for getting the deal done. To be a top performer in this role you will need to have the knowledge of and a passion for livestock combined with great connections in the rural community built by proven networking ability.

Management and credit decisions will have a closeness and immediacy to you that are second to none, to ensure you are able to take advantage of opportunities as they are presented. You will have the autonomy to build and develop your territory and receive targeted support. Due to your ambition, drive and performance - coming on board at this stage gives you the opportunity to step up, marking you for Regional Management positions.

This is a compelling offer rarely matched in this market with tangible rewards for high performers.

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REF: 24799 – Rachel Bush or Lindsay FisherREF: 24733 – Nigel King

Business RelationshipManagers• Leverage off the success of the existing

brands

• Help create a world class New Zealandfinancial services group

If you enjoy the freedom of working autonomously, developing a portfolio of small to medium sized business customers in the mid market business segment and you wish to grow quality business relationships then this role will interest you.

Reporting to the Regional Manager this role is crucial to this exciting new financial services organisation as they look to grow their brand following the merger. You will be responsible for promoting their products and services to the business community. By using your own networks and referrals you will identify new customers and manage those deals through to completion.

Together with your support resource and the Credit team you will be responsible for the assessment of credit risk, calculating debt servicing capability and securing new business. You will have excellent analytical skills coupled with the ability to provide the right financial solutions for customers. You will be experienced in gaining leverage off your existing network of professional contacts.

You will have at least 3-5 years experience in a business development role within a bank. We are keen to hear from experienced Relationship Managers who wish to break away from bureaucracy and want to join our client on their exciting journey. Experience with mid market business and/or asset finance will be hugely beneficial.

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Senior CommercialCredit Manager• Play a crucial role in achieving the new

vision

• Lead the creation of a responsive andeffective credit team

Based in Auckland this position will see you work closely with the Head of Credit to ensure that complex lending transactions are assessed and processed appropriately in an efficient and timely manner. This role is business critical and will see you building strong relationships with all key stakeholders while assisting in a variety of significant projects.

Our client currently holds robust credit policies and processes that have been consolidated throughout the merger. Due to current and anticipated further growth there is an opportunity for a Senior Commercial Credit Manager. This role will have a broad scope and will include a significant leadership role. Due to the evolving nature of this organisation this position will have significant involvement in credit related projects and the review and development of credit policy and approval processes.

This is a rare opportunity for a confident and experienced Credit Manager with excellent knowledge of commercial lending gained within a trading bank environment. This position will allow you to be part of a dynamic group with an exciting vision for their future. You will reach your potential as you influence the development of credit policy and build a high performing team.

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Business AccountManagers• An opportunity that will allow you to

reach your full potential

• Develop your client relationshipmanagement skills

This is a pivotal support role to the Business Relationship Managers and their clients. If you have well developed credit analysis skills, an excellent understanding of business banking and are looking for the next step in your career, this opportunity is not to be missed.

Our client is looking for highly motivated and ambitious individuals who not only have strong analytical skills but also enjoy interacting directly with clients and assisting Relationship Managers with client management and business development. They are providing you with the opportunity to move into a business that will experience significant growth and allow you to excel and realise your potential.

In this position you will manage the preparation of loan applications and analysis of financial data to provide recommendations on those applications. You will manage client queries and maintain a CRM system to ensure an effective high quality customer experience. You will have prior business banking experience and will hold a strong understanding of credit processes and policies. This position requires a confident individual who can work with autonomy as required.

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Breaking new ground in the HeartlandThis is your chance to make your mark in the financial services industry – and be part of groundbreaking change in the way Kiwis access their financial services needs.

Our client is a nationwide financial services group resulting from a merger between MARAC, CBS Canterbury and Southern Cross Building Society, with a combined history ofover 150 years helping Kiwis achieve their financial goals. The merger has established the platform of a New Zealand controlled, NZX listed company – with the intention tobecome a bank. A primary goal is to service the financial services needs of ‘heartland’ New Zealanders and make a lasting and positive contribution to New Zealand communities.

They’re focused on providing finance, transactional services, deposits and insurance to businesses, the rural sector and individuals across heartland New Zealand. And they’redoing this by providing outstanding customer-first service and relationship management – through local people being truly part of local communities.

To do this, they need to significantly grow their nationwide distribution footprint, and are looking for talented people to join them in their Business and Rural Teams.

The locations of the roles are throughout the North Island specifically Auckland, Waikato, Hawkes Bay, Bay of Plenty, Palmerston North, Wellington and Nelson.

To apply for the above roles, please visit www.momentum.co.nz and enter the relevant reference number on the home page. Alternatively, email your CV to [email protected] or [email protected] quoting the

reference number. For further information in strict confidence, please contact Rachel Bush or Lindsay Fisher (Auckland, Waikato & Bay of Plenty) on 09 306 5500 or Nigel King (Hawkes Bay, Palmerston North, Wellington & Nelson) on 04 499 6161.

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2 CareerGuide – Sunday, January 30, 2011

CareerGuide

Reviewed your career and considering a change? Firstly, you’ll need to work out

exactly what you want to do, then take steps to get there.

Making career decisions is multi-faceted, according to Jo Mills, general manager of Career Analysts. The more you understand about what you want from your career – your motivators, talents, preferences and values – the better equipped you will be to identify a next step that is a great fi t for you, advises Mills. Don’t forget to also consider practical things like location, retraining and salary.

So how do you recognise which new path to take? This can be especially diffi cult to work out if you don’t know what job you want to aim for. Julie Thomas, product and services manager for Career Services says self refl ection and exploration of opportunities is a

great place to start.

“Ideas can come from anywhere. Read

articles about people and workplaces in

magazines and newspapers, talk to people who

have interests similar to your own, be aware of

the world around you when you’re out and try

some interactive tools on the Career Services

website.”

How to make the perfect career changeIn this second of her two-part series, careers writer Erin Boyle looks at the steps you need to take to work out exactly what you want from your career, then implement that change.

Sometimes it can be frustrating to try

and pinpoint one job that is going to be the

absolute perfect role, but Mills says there is

not just one right career for any of us. Often

multiple options could be a good fi t.

“Know what you are looking to get out of your work, for example, what skills you want to develop, what kind of people you want to work

with and what kind of value do you want to

add to the world of work. To fi nd out what is

right for you right now, research is key. If this

seems like a lot of work, consider how much

time you spent planning your summer holiday

and that was probably just for two weeks of

the year. This is about where you spend the

rest of your time!”

Once deciding on your course, the steps to

take depend on where you are now and

where you want to get to, says Julie Cressey, recruitment expert for the TV series Would Like To Work.

“If your new career path requires a certain qualifi cation, then you need to decide if you want to head down that path and how. There are many options for extra mural study and a number of organisations support staff with tertiary or additional study,” says Cressey who is Madison Recruitment’s chief operating offi cer.

Mills suggests a gap analysis of where you are now and where you want to be will help to indentify the steps required to make a career change.

“Often this is done incrementally and we can leverage our current skills and role to make the transition easier. Our current role may help us to build a certain skill set that is transferable to a new career path, or help us to fund training outside the workplace that is essential to our future career.”

Just like you get an accountant to help with money matters, speaking to a professional may also help ease your concerns.

“Changing your job or career is a strategic decision and should be treated as such. Get great advice and support, and take the time you need to create a clear career strategy before making any quick decisions,” says Mills.

– By Erin Boyle

>> Julie Cressey, recruitment expert for the TV series “Would Like To Work” and Madison Recruitment’s chief operating offi cer.

“The more you understand about what you want from your career, the better equipped you will be to identify a next step

that is a great fi t for you.”- Jo Mills, Career Analysts.

Jo Mills’ fi ve quick steps to changing your career path:

1. Talk to people who are already working in the fi eld and fi nd out how they did it.

2. Complete a gap analysis based on your knowledge of where you want to be and where you are now.

3. Get a mentor in your chosen fi eld who can act as an advocate for you, introduce you to people or give you tips and ideas about gaps and strategies.

4. Test the waters – try a short course before investing in a full degree, volunteer or shadow someone for the day, join industry groups to fi nd out more.

5. Networking is a critical career competency.

>> Jo Mills, Career Analysts


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SchoolofLandscapeArchitectureVacanciesLincolnUniversity’sSchoolofLandscapeArchitecture inNewZealand is lookingforbothan inspiredandinspiring academic to lead the area of landscape ecology, and for two motivated PhD candidates to join theschool as either a PhD teaching fellow or under a PhD Scholarship in Landscape Planning.

LincolnUniversity’sSchoolofLandscapeArchitectureinNewZealandislookingforbothaninspiredandinspiring academic to lead the area of landscape ecology, and for twomotivated PhD candidates to join theschool as either a PhD teaching fellow or under a PhD Scholarship in Landscape Planning.

Landscape Architectural education in New Zealand started at Lincoln University and through a series ofNewZealandfirsts –first professional education,first BLA,firstMLAandfirst PhD in LandscapeArchitecture,first referred journal,firstbespokebuilding– its landscapeprogrammehasearnedanenviable reputationforthe quality of its graduates and theworth of its research. Through this the School of LandscapeArchitectureis a recognised leader in the discipline of Landscape Architecture nationally and internationally. The Schoolis responsible for the delivery andmanagement of its two professionally accredited Bachelors andMastersDegrees and currently has approximately 140 students studying towards professional qualifications inLandscape Architecture. In parallel with this it has a strong, diverse and applied research programme. Thissees it teaching approximately ten MLA students and six PhD students, publishing its own twice yearlyrefereed journal – Landscape Review; and regularly sees its staff organising and contributing towardsnational and international conferences and symposia. Through this activity the School’s nine academicstaff are widely published in the professional, scholarly and academic literature to the point that at the lastassessmentLincolnUniversity’sSchoolofLandscapeArchitecture(combinedwithplanning)receivedthetop research ranking among New Zealand’s design programmes. The School is housed in a new purposebuild and award winning building.

AssociateProfessor(11-07)The successful applicant will need to have expertise in landscape ecology and its application to landscapearchitectural practise, the ability to teach in design studios, and ideally will be able to apply the principlesof landscape ecology to spatial planning andmodelling, and landscapemanagement. In addition to being ateaching position this is also a research position and the appointee will be expected to actively contributeto the School’s research output and to help develop the area of landscape ecology both nationally andinternationally. In addition, it is expected that upon appointment or shortly thereafter the successfulapplicantwillbecome theHeadofSchoolandprovide leadership,management,andoversightof theSchool within a wider Faculty and University context.

PhdTeachingFellowship(11-08)This is your opportunity to participate in innovative research in New Zealand’s largest PhD programme inLandscape Architecture and to develop your teaching skills. In exchange for ten hours per week, you willbe paid a generous allowance, your PhD fees will be paid plus there is the opportunity to renew for up tothree years.

The School of Landscape Architecture has a strong tradition of qualitative research within a range ofthematic areas. One of the key research areas is in the cultural landscape,with specialisations in the politicsof landscape, human rights and memorial landscapes. The School of Landscape Architecture has expertisein the study of agricultural landscapes, from both aesthetic and policy angles, and is also developingresearch intourban issues includingurban form, sustainablecities,urbanagricultureandtransport-orienteddevelopment. Globalisation and regionalism in both rural and urban areas, and landscapes of tourism, arealso important research threads. Design history and design theory are further research strengths, includingphenomenology and experiential landscape. We actively promote design as a research method, alongsidemore traditional qualitative techniques such as interviews, observation, critique, documentation and theengagement of participants through their own drawing and writing.

PhdScholarshipinLandscapePlanningLincoln University is offering a great opportunity for a landscape graduate architecture to contribute toshaping New Zealand’s future landscapes. A three year PhD scholarship is available, sponsored by OtagoRegional Council, and working closely with ORC planners on “Planning Rural Landscape Change” with afocus upon developing principles for determining acceptable landscape change. Fees paid and a full livingallowance, plus research expenses. Take the next step up in an academic or professional career!

Neil Challenger, Head of School of Landscape Architecture, welcomes you contacting him to discussany initial enquiries you may have about the vacancies and scholarship. He can be reached [email protected] or telephone 03 3252 811 x 8685. Or alternatively, a position description and/orfurther information on vacancy numbers 11-07 and 11-08 is available on the Lincoln University website,www.lincoln.ac.nz

Alternatively, please contact Human Resources on 03 325 3687 or email: [email protected]

All applications should be accompanied by a covering letter, application form and CV.

Applications for the above positions will close on Friday, 4 March 2011.

www.lincoln.ac.nz/jobs

Lincoln University is committed to a policyof Equal Opportunity in Education and Employment

Judge of the Mäori Land CourtThe Minister of Mäori Affairs wishes to hear from suitably qualified persons who would like to be considered for the position of Judge of the Mäori Land Court. This position is to be based in Wellington.

The Mäori Land Court’s primary objective under Te Ture Whenua Mäori Act 1993 is to promote and assist in the retention of Mäori land in the hands of its owners, and the effective use, management and development of that land by or on behalf of its owners, their whänau and hapü.

The Mäori Land Court also has jurisdiction to determine disputes under the Mäori Fisheries Act 2004 and the Mäori Commercial Aquaculture Claims Settlement Act 2004, and has jurisdiction under the Protected Objects Act 1975.

The successful candidate for the position of Mäori Land Court Judge should demonstrate legal excellence, as well as knowledge and understanding of te reo Mäori, tikanga Mäori and the Treaty of Waitangi. Candidates must also have held a practising certificate as a barrister or solicitor for at least seven years.A full Position Description incorporating the relevant appointment criteria, and an Expression of Interest form, can be accessed via Te Puni Kökiri’s websiteat www.tpk.govt.nz

Expressions of Interest

Please forward the completed Expression of Interest form and a current curriculum vitae to the Chief Executive of Te Puni Kökiri, PO Box 3943, Wellington, orfax (04) 819 6297 by Friday 11 February 2011.

For further information, or for a copy of the Position Description or Expression of Interest form, contact Tara Faulkner-Clayton at Te Puni Kökiri on telephone(04) 819 6120 or email [email protected]

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Chief Financial Offi cer – Claymark LimitedRotorua based

Salary Package won’t be a barrier to the right applicant

Claymark Limited is a privately owned sawmilling and timber reprocessing and exporting company with a long and successful history head quartered in Rotorua. Claymark is well known and highly respected in the community.

Claymark is seeking a senior accounting and fi nance executive to join the group as Chief Financial Offi cer. The individual will have a minimum of 7-10 years of successful experience in a senior fi nance role, will be fully qualifi ed Chartered Accountant and have as a minimum a bachelor level tertiary qualifi cation.

The Chief Financial Offi cer will report to the Managing Director and will have a key role in devising the strategy for the Group. In addition, the Chief Financial Offi cer as the head of the fi nance function will be primarily responsible for the preparation and delivery of timely and accurate fi nancial information relevant to the Board in governing the Group. Other duties expected of the Chief Financial Offi cer include:

• IT and accounting system management• Management of accounting and fi nance staff• Financial reporting to the Board, tax reporting and fi ling, companies

offi ce reporting and fi ling• Capital management oversight, including treasury and banking

relationship management• Advising on the fi nancial implications of acquisitions and disposals,

leading due diligence teams (working closely with advisers)• Leading the Group’s internal audit and risk management function

The individual will also possess a positive and “can do” attitude to business, be a clear and open communicator (both verbally and in written form), take responsibility and be accountable for performance of the fi nance team, be willing to work with other functions in the Group and fi t into the culture of the company.

Please email application including CV and a cover letter containing contact details and availability to William Giesbers, Claymark Limited at

[email protected]. Any questions, please contact William Giesbers in the fi rst instance on 021 435 981.

3CareerGuide – Sunday, January 30, 2011

The Queenstown Lakes Family Centre is a non-profit organisation which provides free counselling and support services to children, young people and their families. The Centre is located in the beautifully scenic town of Queenstown.

GENERAL MANAGERWe are seeking an experienced and competent manager to oversee all aspects of running a small professional team. The Centre has a very high standard of service delivery and therefore the position requires somebody with a vision, strong leadership skills and someone who can effectively continue to proactively develop this organisation.Applicants may possess:� Proven experience in a leadership role, preferably of a social service or

similar.� An advanced qualification in health, welfare, social sciences or similar.� Experience in directly providing clinical services to clients, or managing

a clinical team.� The ability to produce work to a high standard in a timely manner.� Excellent written, organisational, and interpersonal skills.� Prior experience and knowledge of funding and contracting.� A strong sense of humour and the ability to engage colleagues in a secure

and stable team culture.� Knowledge and understanding of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi.� Motivation, honesty and the ability to manage multiple tasks proactively.

We have excellent work conditions and attractive remuneration - for a projected start date in May 2011.If you are interested in this position please contact Wink Gillespie � [email protected] for an application pack. Only fully completed application packs with a cover letter and curriculum vitae will be accepted. Applications close 5pm Friday 25th February 2011.

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Then contact Sheffield. www.sheffield.co.nz

For a confidential discussion about this role call Rob Bishop at Echelon Group on 03 365 5316 or 021 995 495. You can apply online at

www.echelongroup.co.nz or email [email protected]

high voltage vacancies!

NetCon is dedicated to the delivery of professional services to the Distribution Lines company serving the South Canterbury community. Major upgrades and planned growth of Netcon over the last few years, along with their expansion plans for the future, has resulted in the creation of a number of new roles:

400v, 11kV, 33kV aerial and underground. A member of a small team completing varied and interesting work. An opportunity to pass skills to a trainee.

A considerable amount of new and major upgrade work associated with Zone substations and SCADA sees us looking for a Distribution Technician. A hands on role requiring proven experience in all aspects of installation and maintenance of HVdistribution systems, protection, telemetry and SCADA systems.

A competitive salary and regular overtime available for suitable candidates. Applicants must have current NZ Electrical Registration and experience working in the New Zealand power distribution industry. Assistance with relocation will be offered to the right person if required.

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Enhance your career at MWH with these New Year opportunitiesMWH New Zealand Limited is a global engineering and environmental consultancy committed to building a better world.

We are infrastructure and environmental experts who work in partnership with our clients, adding value to their projects and ensuring we are up-to-date with the latest industry standards. We provide services throughout New Zealand and internationally and with recent wins on a variety of projects, as well as internal promotions, we now have a number of exciting roles to be filled.

• North Island Transportation Operations Manager, Auckland or Wellington

• Senior Business Development Leader, Auckland or other major centre

• Client Service Manager, Auckland

• Road Safety Outcome Manager, Wellington

• Energy & Industrial Business Development & Strategy Manager, Christchurch

• Planning and Network Engineer, Auckland

• Water Resources, Dams and Hydropower Senior Specialists

At MWH you will develop yourself both personally and professionally, enjoy working with approachable and supportive colleagues, consistently derive satisfaction from diverse interesting work, and be supported to reliably deliver on projects. If you’re passionate about making a difference to the sustainable growth and development of MWH, we want to hearfrom you.

To find out more about these challenging roles at MWH go to www.mwhglobal.co.nz , click on Join Us and

follow the links or call Margaret McMeel on 03 341 4707 or Megan Davey on 04 381 6729.

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to ensure Solomon Islands has a strong and viable private

sector contracting industry that is labour based and provides

employment and economic opportunities for rural communities.

Water and Sanitation Project Adviser

West New Britain, PNGHelp Live & Learn successfully implement a Rural Water Supply

and Sanitation Project in West New Britain.

Management and Policy Adviser (Forestry)

BougainvilleAssist in the development of a forestry policy that supports

environmental, economic and socially sustainable management

practices which are specific to Bougainville.

Business Adviser

VanuatuStrengthen the capacity of the Department of Co-operative and

Ni-Vanuatu Business Services in the Malekula Province to facilitate

sustainable growth in business activities in the rural areas of

Vanuatu.

Secondary Teachers for the PacificVSA is recruiting senior secondary teachers in English, Maths,

Science and Social Sciences to teach in Bougainville, Papua New

Guinea, and Solomon Islands.

We are also seeking: Education Advisers, School Leader

Mentors, Funding Advisers, Vocational Trainers, plus many more…

All vacancies are listed on our website.

Visit www.vsa.org.nz

Closing date for applications: 14 February 2011

Email: [email protected] Phone: (04) 472 5759

VSA volunteers must be New Zealand citizens or have New Zealand permanent residency status and preferably have lived in New Zealand for at least two years. Air fares, medical costs, insuranceand allowances are paid.

What a GREAT place to live & work...

Check out our website for further info or to apply:

www.nmdhb.govt.nz

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Physiotherapist – Fulltime.Central Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia.To work in a modern, well equipped private clinic.Enthusiasm, professionalism, excellent hands on client care skills and friendly disposition are essential.CPD and sports coverage interest is supported and encouraged. Renumeration dependant on experience.Experience preferred to include sports injury rehab, manual therapy, orthopaedic rehab, pilates, plastering and sports coverage.

Come and enjoy Australia’s most temperate climate, sports, surfi ng and many other lifestyle opportunities the Coffs Coast has to offer. Start Feb/March 2011.Contact: Matthew Becker, ph:+61 2 6652 8718, fx: +61 2 6651 4622, e: [email protected]: ccsp.net.au


CareerGuide

New Zealand’s tourism industry employs one in ten people (directly and indirectly)

in full-time equivalent jobs. It contributes almost nine percent of our country’s gross domestic product (GDP), earning $61 million per day, including $26 million in foreign exchange - making it our top export industry for year ended March 2010 according to the latest government fi gures.

“Tourism has proved its value through tough economic times. This is a fantastic result, especially given the strength of the New Zealand dollar against some of our key markets like the USA and UK,” says Tourism Industry Association’s (TIA) chief executive offi cer, Tim Cossar.

“Together with the global fi nancial crisis, this period [year ended March 2010] covered some of the most diffi cult trading conditions TIA members have experienced,” he continues.

Cossar highlights in particular the importance of the Australian market in this growth. “Australia, New Zealand’s number one tourism market, has been particularly important in supporting the tourism industry

through the downturn. While arrivals from other key markets like the USA and UK have fallen, Australian visitor arrivals were up 14.5%, boosting total visitor expenditure.”

People working in tourism jobs provide varied services for local and international travellers such as guiding people on tours and recreational activities; developing travel packages; and organising and booking people’s travel plans. Tourism is also very closely linked to the hospitality industry which includes services such as accommodation, cafes and restaurants, as well as transport services.

In fact our hospitality industry is second to none in the world and just as attractive as the tourism industry in its career appeal. It is estimated to employ nearly seven percent of all people working in New Zealand, across approximately 20,000 businesses, and earns nearly two percent of our GDP. Employment is in areas such as restaurants, cafes, bars, pubs, resorts, lodges, motels, hotels, kitchen and dining rooms of public institutions and private companies, among others.

Like many other industries, the hospitality

Establishing itself as the frontrunner in New Zealand exports, the tourism industry offers punters a wealth of opportunities.

– By Namrta Malik

An industry of opportunities

industry has also been challenged in the last couple years due to the recession, affecting business and employment numbers. “Businesses in this sector have seen stagnation, and in some cases even contraction, of growth,” says Hospitality Association of New Zealand’s (HANZ) chief executive Bruce Robertson. However with Rugby World Cup 2011 around the corner and a recovering economy, our fantastic country

with its world-class hospitality and tourism offering has plenty to look forward to.

Depending on your interests and skill set, these industries provide a huge range of career options. You could become a ski

instructor in Queenstown or run a cafe in sunny Nelson - with a hospitality or tourism career you’re not restricted by what you do and where you work. As with most industries, they are both faced with their share of staff shortages, presenting huge opportunities for the right candidates.

“Since tourism businesses operate in almost all regions, including remote but beautiful locations like Franz Josef and

Milford Sound, some employers struggle to fi ll certain positions. TIA members tell us that they face particular diffi culties in fi nding suitable people for management positions, as well as specialised skills like chefs, guides

and instructors for skydiving, rafting, skiing, mountaineering and other activities,” says Cossar.

Robertson stresses on the signifi cant job opportunities and potential for career advancement that exists within the hospitality sector. He identifi es chefs and supervisory roles in the front of house as areas that are much in demand. “For a young person, if they work hard and do well, they can advance rapidly within this industry, either into senior roles or as a business owner,” he says.

Chefs, cafe managers, restaurant managers and snow sport instructors also appear on the immediate or long-term skill shortage lists of Immigration New Zealand.

Seasons too play a big role in demand for tourism and hospitality jobs with a majority of opportunities coming up in summer, when more than a third of international visitors are estimated to visit New Zealand. Also since some jobs are seasonal in nature, such as kayak guides who are only needed in summer, they are offered as part time roles.

Both industries stand out in what they have on offer for the right candidates - in terms of numbers and variety of roles. In this year of the “big cup”, things will only get better. All you need is a passion for people and places.

“TIA members tell us that they face particular diffi culties in fi nding

suitable people for management positions, as well as specialised skills

like chefs, guides and instructors.”- Tim Cossar, TIA.

www.sealord.co.nz/jobs

Category Manager –EngineeringNelson Based – Permanent Role

If you are either, an experienced procurement practitioner with a strong technical/engineering background OR an experienced or qualified engineer (preferablymechanical) with great commercial know-how, then this may be the perfect opportunity for you.

Sealord is seeking a motivated professional who is passionate about continuous delivery of improved value to Sealord’s NZ Fishing business unit through its supplier network. The Category Manager is required to develop and manage a core portfolio of spend categories and suppliers and this challenging role has specificaccountability for engineering goods and services, including capital expenditure and port related services. You will be responsible for negotiating terms with suppliers to deliver the lowest total cost and then managing supplier relationships to ensure they deliver as promised.

To be successful in this role you need to have the ability to build great relationships and instil trust with internal customers, supporting them in the delivery of outstanding performance. You will be identifying Sealord’s requirements, construct breakthrough strategies for long term value delivery, analyse data and trends, and make recommendations to senior management.

If you have a strong understanding of the NZ market for engineering or technical supplies, robust knowledge of Procurement processes and Category Management methodologies and proven commercial negotiation skills then this position may be for you.

For any further information and/or to apply for this role please submit a letter ofapplication and current CV to, James Thian, Human Resources [email protected] by5:00pm Wednesday, 2 February 2011.

SOLID. CAREER. OPPORTUNITIES.

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HELP US GROW OUR BUSINESSDiverse and interesting company Leading edge product development Exciting career opportunities

At Solid Energy we are committed to providing secure, affordable and environmentally acceptable energy and products which support the New Zealand economy. We are growing our business and are looking for high calibre people to help us achieve our plans.

If you are looking to join a company with plans for growth and opportunities for career development we would like to hear from you.

To find out more about our business please visit www.coalnz.com or to apply for any of the roles please go to www.solidenergyjobs.co.nz

COMMERCIAL & FINANCE• Financial Performance Manager – Christchurch

• Commercial Analyst – Christchurch

• Financial Analyst – Christchurch

• Business Analyst – Christchurch

• Management Accountant – Christchurch

SENIOR PAYROLL• Senior Payroll Administrator – Christchurch

PROJECT MANAGEMENT• Project Managers – Christchurch

TECHNICAL & ENGINEERING• Ventilation Engineer – Huntly

• Drilling Services Manager – Waikato

• Exploration Geologist – Waikato

• Site Engineer – Huntly

HUMAN RESOURCES• Human Resources Advisor – Huntly

• Human Resources Advisor – Christchurch

HEALTH & SAFETY• Health & Safety Manager – Huntly

Growth is the catch cry for this successful publicly

listed steel distribution company. They are embarking

on a period of exciting focussed change.

They are implementing a strategy designed to optimise customer satisfaction,maximise cross selling opportunities and leverage efficiencies. This role is at

the nexus of these improvements.You are an exceptional marketer, preferably with fastening and/or hardwaresector experience. You have defined product strategies, produced sales andgrowth strategies and initiatives and have developed and delivered new

products to market.

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www.dunedin.govt.nz/jobs

Compliance Officer (590-1158)

Dunedin combines the benefits of great city living in a gateway location to the fabulous

recreational areas of Queenstown, Fiordland and the Catlins. An ideal location for both

discerning professionals and outdoor adventurers, Dunedin boasts affordable housing,

great schools and university, sporting facilities and a friendliness that’s hard to beat.

We’re a Council that is forward thinking, progressive and encouraging of professional

development.

This is your opportunity to take the next step in your career by becoming part of a

progressive and motivated Building Control team charged with delivering high quality

Building Code and Building Act related services to a variety of clients working on

residential, commercial and industrial projects.

As a Building Consent Authority the Dunedin City Council is facing stimulating challenges

in the requirements for accreditation and registration. We offer a diverse role with

responsibility for monitoring the Building Consent Authority’s performance, investigating

non-complying or non-consented building work and issuing notices under the Building act.

Reporting to the Chief Building Control Officer this position would suit someone with

experience in compliance monitoring or enforcement. Knowledge of the Building Act and

NZ Building Code would be advantageous.

In return, we offer you a competitive remuneration package, investment in your ongoing

professional development and the opportunity to make a real difference in the delivery of

Building Control services in a sizeable and diverse organisation.

For a confidential, informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Neil McLeod

Chief Building Control Officer on 03 477 4000.

Closing date: Friday, 18 February 2011.

To apply, please submit your application online at www.dunedin.govt.nz/jobs or submit to the Human Resources Advisor by the closing date. For any specific questions, feel free to contact the Dunedin City Council on ph (03) 477 4000 or email [email protected]

HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANTS

For further information and to apply, please visitwww.gregtims.co.nz. Please direct confi dential inquiries to Greg Tims on 021 628 222.

This represents a rare opportunity to join an organisation that has consistently been recognised as being a leader within local government in terms of its initiatives and achievements. There has been strong investment in both people and technology, and the organisation operates to international quality benchmarks.

Reporting to the Chief Executive and a key member of the Executive Team, the Group Manager Infrastructure will provide strategic direction on infrastructure development and long term planning. Inspirational leadership and the development of a highly skilled and professional team of around 30 staff will be an important part of the role, as will be ensuring strong group performance and delivery.

The main areas of accountability include the effective management of the district’s roading network, parks and reserves, Council owned property, water, stormwater and waste water networks and waste management. There are some significant and challenging capital works projects to be implemented, including two sizeable wastewater plant upgrades, a waste water reticulation extension and some major roading work. The annual operational budget is around $31 million.

Key skills sought for the position include a demonstrated history of effective strategic and operational leadership in an infrastructure related role, ideally in a local government environment. You will need to be an effective communicator, an analytical thinker and problem solver, and you must have had a history of consistently delivering on capital projects to agreed KPIs. It is desirable that you are a Chartered Engineer, but applicants with relevant experience are also welcome to apply.

This role has a good balance of exciting strategic projects, the development of some highly skilled staff and the ability to work with a very experienced and stable Executive Team. The Council, which has a high regional profi le, is based in Te Aroha and has 180 staff. To find out more about this position, visit www.mpdc.govt.nz and click on Our Council, Careers.

Applications Close: Friday, 11 February 2011.

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Student Academic Services provide a range of services which are focused on enhancing the student experience from initial contact through to graduation as well as working with faculty across the University to support student academic achievement and success.

The role is responsible for managing a portfolio of services which include student enrolment, financial services, course and degree management, as well as academic and examination timetabling and graduation services. Management and leadership of business development and process improvement initiatives also form part of this portfolio. This role will support and advise the Director and participate at a strategic level to co-ordinate and integrate services to support student success.

You will bring to this role:• An ability to form excellent working relationships at all levels within the University to create an

integrated and innovative environment• A whole of organisation approach• An understanding of the Tertiary Education Sector• An ability to assess, review and improve service delivery • Experience and knowledge to inspire and lead a multi-disciplinary team dedicated to delivering

excellence• Demonstrated experience of managing, analysing and planning at a senior level

This is a role that provides vitality to the success of New Zealanders striving to enhance their education. Your leadership and strategic expertise will help to deliver service excellence and more positive qualification and employment prospects.

Please apply, quoting Ref. No. NZSS9L/19769 online at www.jobs.hudson.com or by emailing your resume, in MSWord format, to [email protected]. Enquiries can be made to Sandy Sergeant, Principal Consultant on (04) 917 9219 in our Hudson Wellington office.

Applications close 18 February 2011.


With 14 offices from Auckland to Queenstown, we’re bound to be in a town near you. Call today on 0508 40 40 40 and quote ‘convert’ to find out more.

Tradestaff has proudly been a part of New Zealand’s business community for nearly 15 years. As the largest privately owned supplier of industrial temps we have the contacts and the knowledge to get you into work that fits your skills.

Your job’s a major part of your life so it shouldn’t be a chore or something you cringe at the thought of. It should give you a sense of having done something well, and you should get paid appropriately for it.

So if that’s not happening for you, then now’s the time to talk to Tradestaff.Our consultants are dedicated and down to earth, but most importantly,they are not afraid to go the extra mile to get the desired result; they are genuinely committed to keeping our temp teams in consistent work suited to their skills.

Tradestaff’s dedication to delivering the right people for our clients has seen us develop a loyal client base,and considerable market share. For you, that means the chance to be part of a consistent, credible business that will work hard to keep you working.

Tradestaff is always looking for hard working, reliable people to add to our temp teams. But be warned; we have a reputation for quality and we don’t employ just anyone! You will need to be able to show a consistent work record with good references. We require our temps to have their own transport and be capable of getting to work on time, every time.

If you’re ready to make the move to the premier division, then call your local Tradestaff branch today.

Want to reach your goals in 2011? Let Tradestaff help you get off the bench and into the game.

www.tradestaff.co.nz

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www.countieshealthjobs.co.nz

General Manager – Ko Awatea

Help shape the best performing health system in Asia-Pacifi c…..

To view the position description for this role please visit www.countieshealthjobs.co.nz For more information contact Nicole Nairn on (09) 276 0000 ext 8680 or [email protected] Applications can be made by submitting a cover letter and CV via www.countieshealthjobs.co.nz Closing date is 13th February 2011.

Counties Manukau District Health Board has a track record of innovation and high performance.

We now want to take this a step further and have set ourselves the goal of working locally,

regionally and nationally to become the best performing health system in Asia Pacific by 2015.

As part of this focus, we are establishing a new capability – Ko Awatea – which will bring together

local know-how with the best in the world to support ongoing health service excellence.

Ko Awatea is the name that has been gifted to embody our focus on continuous service

improvement and excellence. It refers to the moment just at dawn, where the world is full of

creativity and potential.

Ko Awatea will provide support and leadership for deployment of quality improvement, workforce

development, health equity, knowledge management and research initiatives in our district

and beyond. In doing so, Ko Awatea will partner with our communities, clinicians, managers

and a number of leading organisations worldwide, including the Boston-based Institute of

Healthcare Improvement (IHI).

Leading Ko Awatea’s operational teams and reporting to the Executive Director, you will be

responsible for the day-to-day operational performance of Ko Awatea service units. Under your

guidance and leadership Ko Awatea will drive initiatives and changes which will contribute to

long-term operational excellence and continuous quality improvement.

Your initial tasks will be to develop and implement Ko Awatea’s organisational structure/

operational model which will bring together the skills, experience and resources required to

deliver high quality value-added services to stakeholders. This is expected to encompass both

the integration of relevant CMDHB service units into Ko Awatea, operational partnerships with

organisations such as IHI, and development of new capabilities.

There is also a fundamental requirement to establish operational capacity to develop and

implement patient safety and service quality campaigns.

Applicants must possess excellent senior operational leadership and management skills

complemented by strategic thinking capability and a passion to make a difference. Experience

working in large organisations within complex sectors on major projects or initiatives is

a pre-requisite. The position will be based at our brand new Ko Awatea campus onsite at

Middlemore Hospital.

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Help shape the best performing health system in Asia Pacifi c…

Living Independently at Home

Please contact Marie EckfordAccredited Representative for Christies Care

Tel: 0800 800 301 Fax: 03 348 9565 Email: [email protected]

www.christiescare.co.nz

FREE Four days training provided in the UK. You must be eligible to work in the UK.

Christies Care are seekingcaring and compassionate people

to look after dependent adultsin their own homes.

PROJECTS ENGINEERThis is a senior position in Design Services, the civil engineering group within Napier City Council, responsible for roading design and maintenance in the Napier area. Core functions of the role are management and design of special projects including major reconstruction of Council roads, carparks and sportsgrounds.

Desirable requirements are:� Relevant professional qualification - BE, NZCE or DipEng (Civil).� Significant experience in urban roading design and construction.� Contract administration skills.� A good knowledge of NZ specifications, standards and procedures relating

to municipal roads.� Excellent communication skills and ability to relate positively to a wide

range of contractors, citizens and staff.� Self motivation with very good organisational skills.� Commitment to high quality timely customer service.

Job description available on website www.napier.govt.nz and from Human Resources.

Apply, with details of experience and qualifi cations, to:Human Resources Offi cerNapier City CouncilPrivate Bag 6010NAPIER

Telephone: 06 835 7579Fax: 06 835 7574email: [email protected] www.napier.govt.nz

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 10 February 2011

The applicant should be able to demonstrate the following:

• Proven management and leadership skills

• Excellent communication and organisational skills

• Ability to meet industry standards and audits

• An empathy towards older people

• Strong administrative and financial planning skills

• Ability to build and maintain highly effective client and stakeholder relationships

This position would ideally suit a registered nurse, but other applications from suitably qualifi ed managers will be considered. Experience in aged care should be an advantage.

Applications close 4.00pm Friday 4th February 2011. A Job Description is available on request phone (07) 873 - 8789 or email [email protected]

Written applications with CV’s should be forwarded to:

The Chairman Beattie Community Trust (Inc) 172 Maniapoto Street Otorohanga 3900

Manager Beattie HomeBeattie Home is a 28 bed Rest Home in Otorohanga, and is an established community facility committed to providing quality care to older people.The position reports to the Chairman of the Board

of Trustees.

Applications are now invited for the above position.


CareerGuide

Changing careers is diffi cult for many reasons, but tertiary institutions are doing

their best to help people get past the barriers. At the Southern Institute of Technology (SIT), all courses are NZQA accredited and recognised internationally.

Marketing and liaison offi cer Andrei Robertson says the way SIT’s courses are delivered ensures the best learning environment.

“As a polytechnic, we prioritise delivering learning that is hands on, practical, relevant, replicates real situations, and uses placements to further develop knowledge. Our courses have a strong focus on training students for the workplace, meaning we like to place students in real situations so they can appreciate the course and apply knowledge learnt.”

And with money often being a big issue when choosing to study, especially for

mature students who usually have more responsibilities at home, SIT can help ease the pressure with its zero fees.

“Because we have four campuses in Invercargill, Gore, Queenstown and Christchurch, it is no longer necessary for

many students to move in order to access zero fees. This makes it easier than ever to change careers or upskill.”

Waiariki Institute of Technology has

Fast track your career goals with the right trainingMany people fi nd themselves in a job that they didn’t plan for and don’t enjoy. But with the right study options, in just a year’s time you could be on a new exciting career track.

>> Ian Denise After embarking on a change of career through study, Ian Denise has gone from being a car salesman to the role of research assistant at Southland Hospital.

– By Erin Boyle

>> Richard Bird, Waiariki Institute of Technology’s human resources director.

four campuses; Rotorua, Taupo, Tokoroa and Whakatane. It offers a wide range of courses which refl ect industry and workplace requirements as they have close links through advisory committees and industry liaisons. Richard Bird, Waiariki’s human resources director, says if people change their career through study, they will come out at the other end of their qualifi cation with the right learning to get straight into their chosen fi eld.

“We keep up with current technology, for example we have courses in computer gaming

and animation, computer aided design in fashion. The education we provide is applied, often with direct workplace experience, for example we run an MTA-approved garage;

have placements for student nurses and major industry projects in computing areas.”

Bird has seen many people change their careers after attending Waiariki. Several years ago, a single mum graduated from business courses. She is now a senior HR manager in a large corporate in the energy sector.

“I also saw a young out of work Dad who started to retrain with a certifi cate in business computing, and went on to complete a degree in computing. He now has a senior IT role in a large public sector organisation,” says Bird.

Robertson also sees many mature students through SIT’s doors who go there to retrain or seek a new career path.

“They choose us because our courses are so approachable, with practical based learning that fully prepares graduates for jobs in the real world. Our mature students often bring their families south too and it is an inspiring commitment to gaining a higher education.”

Four years ago Ian Denise decided on a complete change of career from selling cars to signing up to the Bachelor of Sport and Recreation at SIT. With an interest in sport stemming from cycling in his teenage years, Denise was interested with the opportunity

Making the decision to retrain as an adult can be tough but Bird is

confi dent of the pathways Waiariki is able to offer those looking

to change their career.

to be involved with the ILT Velodrome and Stadium Southland.

“There are numerous highlights from my time with SIT like climbing, caving, kayaking, surfi ng, windsurfi ng and cycling the Central Otago Rail Trail. The gym and sports science lab were well equipped, and the tutors were easy to approach and well informed in their specifi c fi elds. It was also great having smaller classes than what you might fi nd at the bigger polytechnics and universities.”

Denise feels he is well equipped for the industry because the degree contained a mix of practical, theory and industry-based work placements.

Making the decision to retrain as an adult can be tough but Bird is confi dent of the pathways Waiariki is able to offer those looking to change their career and that they can give people the knowledge that will set them up for future success.

“We prepare students for the workplace of today and the future. This involves currency of technology and practice, but also cultural dimensions. We prepare students to work in an increasingly bicultural and ethnically diverse workplace.”

CareerGuide

“I really like how associates are given the responsibility to make decisions for

themselves from a viewpoint that it is their own business, and that we are encouraged to try new things,” says Mars New Zealand employee Daniel Smith.

Another, Nicole Wray, sites “Mars is a great place to work because I am challenged to exceed my personal expectations every day and am given ample career and personal development opportunities.”

This is just the sort of feedback employers hope for, and the positive PR that attracts and retains the kind of high quality talent that every business needs. And it’s just the sort of workplace climate that earned Mars New Zealand top honours (Overall Winner) at the JRA Best Workplaces Awards 2010.

“The key attributes that keep this team at such a high level are a clear and continuous focus on how we improve engagement within the teams; a collaborative, supportive, fun environment; clear and regular communication with plenty of opportunities to question the business leaders; and clarity of vision,” says Mars New Zealand’s general manager, Gerry

Lynch, on the win.

A family owned company, Mars’ New Zealand operations cover sales, marketing, logistics, customer service, back offi ce and production across food, pet food and confectionery categories. The company’s array of well known brands includes Whiskas, Pedigree, Mars, Snickers, Masterfoods and M&Ms, among others.

Mars employees not only benefi t from their proud association with such high quality brands but also a very desirable workplace culture, one that is described by Lynch as “fun, collaborative and principled”.

So, what sets them apart?

“We’re a family owned company, which means we can make longer term decisions, plus our fi ve principles (Effi ciency, Mutuality, Responsibility, Freedom and Quality),” says Lynch. “A lot of companies I’ve seen have principles or values, but the difference at Mars is that every associate knows about the principles and uses them in their roles to make the right decision.

“Another important difference I’ve found at Mars is the relentless focus on people, from

Sweet successA focus on people is critical to the success of Mars New Zealand and Warehouse Stationery, winners at the JRA Best Workplaces Awards 2010.

>> Passionate staff behind the success of Warehouse Stationery.

the management team down. I have a strong belief that if you get the right people on the team, support and develop them, and set a clear direction, they will surpass your expectations.”

People as its focal point, Mars New Zealand has fi rm plans to continue creating an “aspirational principled organisation”. “We have the freedom in New Zealand [as part of Mars’ global incorporated business] to defi ne how we do that and will be looking at how we tap into the passions and interests of our associates to make a difference in our communities, and to make them and their families really proud to work for Mars.”

Another JRA Best Workplaces Awards 2010 winner (Large category), Warehouse Stationery, lays equal emphasis on its people. “Delighted and honoured to win this award”, they’re pleased at this recognition given by their team members as “being a place they want to be, where they enjoy what they do, love their teams and have great people leading them,” says Anna Campbell, General Manager - Human Resources for Warehouse Stationery.

In spite of its size, with 50 stores and more than 900 employees, the company maintains high levels of employee motivation and a sense of ownership by having a clearly articulated business strategy and communicating it to every team member. “We want everyone to understand their role, how they fi t and how their contribution counts,” says Campbell. In addition to this they believe in getting their leaders out into the business; giving store managers the authority and skills to lead their team in their business unit; encouraging communication and interaction – all ideas are valued; and building trust by listening to employee feedback and acting on it.

The result is a “fast-paced, passionate and people focused” organisation that many people

aspire to be part of.

According to Campbell what sets Warehouse Stationery apart from other retailers are its energetic and passionate people who “love what they do”. A fantastic team selling fun, effi cient and creative products, Campbell feels that Warehouse Stationery has a “great foundation to build a positive culture upon”.

In its way forward, Warehouse Stationery aims to be “New Zealand’s best retailer”. “Not necessarily the biggest, but the best. We will be great at knowing our customers, meeting their needs and constantly delivering a consistent retail experience,” says Campbell.

On an employee front, leading and integrating a culture of continuous improvement; creating a Warehouse Stationery way of working; enabling a successful two-way communication system between team members and management; developing an extensive retail learning pathway for team members; and ongoing commitment to excellent recruitment, induction and orientation of new employees, are among the projects on the company’s agenda.

Both Mars New Zealand and Warehouse Stationery lead by example in their commitment to develop and retain employees as a path to overall business success. Engaging employees is the key.

“It’s not all about remuneration. To get a truly happy work force you [organisations] need an engaged, committed team who proudly tell their mates where they work, and who embrace the culture of the organisation,” says director of Fuel Advertising, Jason Marra, on best places to work and employer brands. He also highlights the importance of honesty and transparency in building a better employer brand, which in turn helps in attracting and retaining that all important talent.

>> Fun days at Mars New Zealand

JRA Best Workplaces Awards 2010

OVERALL WINNER: Mars New Zealand

TEN-YEAR LEAGUE AWARD: AMI Insurance.

FIVE-YEAR LEAGUE AWARD: Overland Footwear, Outward Bound Trust of New Zealand, Maven International.

SMALL WORKPLACE CATEGORY:

Winner: Redvespa Consultants

Most improved: ACCO New Zealand

Finalists: ADInstruments, Auckland Radiation Oncology, DE Group, Gopher Online Directories, Inspire Group, Maven International, Porter Novelli, Sport Bay of Plenty, Yahoo!Xtra.

SMALL-MEDIUM WORKPLACE CATEGORY:

Winner: Retail Institute

Most Improved: Chartis

Finalists: CORE Education, Crockers Property, Footsteps Education, Hyundai Motors NZ, Mercy Hospice, Microsoft New Zealand, Obex Medical, Outward Bound Trust of New Zealand, Roche Products.

MEDIUM-LARGE WORKPLACE CATEGORY:

Winner: Mars New Zealand

Most Improved: The Laminex Group

Finalists: AA Insurance, Brookfi eld New World, FMG, Overland Footwear, PSIS, Recreational Services, Smith&Smith, South Taranaki District Council, Trade Me.

LARGE CATEGORY:

Winner: Warehouse Stationery

Most Improved: Warehouse Stationery

Finalists: AMI Insurance, Fletcher Construction Engineering, Presbyterian Support Northern, Southern Cross Health Society.

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DirectorsNew Zealand Rugby LeagueRugby League is a sport for all New Zealanders, played at the

grassroots and on the international stage. The sport is “more than

just a game” - it is part of the social fabric of our country and has

a critical role in developing young men and women in some of our

most “at risk” communities. The World Cup and Four Nations winning

Kiwis provide an inspiration for the youth of New Zealand.

The NZRL Board comprises seven Directors, with four ‘Appointed

Director’ positions and three ‘Elected Director’ positions.

An independent Appointments Panel manages the Director

Recruitment process for ‘Appointed’ and ‘Elected’ Directors.

The Appointments Panel is now seeking applications for one

Appointed Director position and one Elected Director position.

All Board positions are for a term of three years.

The Appointments Panel is charged with ensuring the Board has

collective skills and experience in commerce, finance and marketing,

and a knowledge of, and experience in, the sport of rugby league.

Board members will also need to have effective decision-making

skills, well developed relationship-management skills and sound

judgement.

The Board will be responsible for ensuring sound governance

practices and processes, setting clear goals and measurable

targets within the sport of rugby league in New Zealand.

Application forms can be downloaded from www.nzrl.co.nz. All

applications will be treated in strict confidence and must include a

CV, covering letter and a completed application form. Applications

should be sent to the NZRL CEO, PO Box 12 712, Penrose, Auckland

1642 to be received no later than 5pm on Friday, 11 February 2011.

Secretariat ofthe Pacific Regional

Environment Programme (SPREP)

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to work with a team of professionals.The Secretariat is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced person to fi ll therole of Information Resource Centre Manager to manage the SPREP InformationResource Centre and Library, to coordinate the Pacific Environment InformationNetwork (PEIN), and to implement the information component of the AfricanCaribbean and Pacific (ACP) Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) projectthat runs to 2013.

Applicants should have at a minimum a Masters Degree in Library work, InformationResource Management or relevant or the equivalent in a relevant discipline with morethan seven (7) years relevant experience in the Pacific Islands region and preferablyin an environment related field (or Bachelor degree in lieu, with applied relevantwork experience in excess of the minimum required relevant work experience).

The appointment carries a competitive remuneration and benefi ts packageincluding a base salary in the range of SDR30,639 to SDR45,985 which is currentlyequivalent to SAT$121,149 to SAT$181,829 per annum as well as a Cost-of-LivingDifferential Allowance (COLDA), housing & education allowances, medical benefi ts,life & personal accident insurance, etc.

Full details of the IRCM’s responsibilities, requirements, remuneration package andlodging an application can be obtained from the Employment section of our website:www.sprep.org or by contacting the Personnel Officer on telephone: +685 21929Ext. 230, Fax: +685 20231, or direct Email: [email protected]

Applications should include:

1. A detailed curriculum vitae containing full personal details;

2. A statement to address how each Essential Selection Criteria is met;

3. Names and contact details of at least three professional referees who areprepared to provide testimonials – prefer the most recent employers and/orsupervisors; and,

4. Indication of possible starting date if successful.

All applications to be clearly labeled “Application for Information Resource CentreManager”. We encourage all interested applicants to send their applicationsthrough email to [email protected], please send to: The Director, SPREP, P O Box 240, Apia, SAMOA.

Closing date: Friday, 18 February 2011.Late applications and those that do not submit all the

requirements stated above will not be considered.

SPREP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vacancy: Information Resource Centre ManagerApplications are invited for the above position

with SPREP at Apia.


Dunedin City Council

Opportunities

Business Development Team Leader (360-269)

Community and Recreation Services Department (CARS)

The Business Development Team Leader provides the Community and Recreation

Services (CARS) department with quality management for the planning, development

and implementation of its projects through strong leadership, motivational support and

relationship management. The position reports directly to the activity manager and works

closely with the team leaders to ensure that projects have a direct link from the LTCCP

through the department’s Activity Management Plans and associated improvement plans.

The CARS department comprises teams managing Parks and Reserves, Community

Development, Botanic Garden, Cemeteries, Recreation Policy and Planning. This

leadership position is responsible for ensuring that the department’s projects are defined,

scoped, prioritised, estimated, resourced and well prepared for presentation at any

level required for reporting, including Council briefings, public meetings and website

information management.

The ideal applicant will have the experience, knowledge and skills to guarantee that

project and asset management systems and processes, including document management,

for corporate and statutory requirements are in place, and have the confidence and ability

to train and motivate others in achieving individual and team goals.

This kind of position does not come around often so apply now!

For a confidential discussion, please do not hesitate to contact Mick Reece on 477 4000.

Interpreter – Otago Settlers Museum (611/1162)

Fixed term position up to June 2012

• Have you worked as an interpreter or similar role in a museum before?

• Do you have a sound understanding of museum practices and programmes?

• Do you have experience of briefing for production of a range of interpretation media

including labels, mechanical interactive, IT and AV product?

• Do you have proven ability and experience of developing innovative learning

experiences for a range of media?

The Otago Settlers Museum is entering the next phase of the redevelopment project and

this exciting opportunity forms part of the preparatory phase for the new exhibits.

For a confidential discussion, please do not hesitate to contact the Exhibitions and Public

Programmes Team Leader, Jennifer Evans on 03 477 4000.

For more information, please review the position description at www.dunedin.govt.nz/jobs

Closing date for applications: 4.00pm Friday, 25 February 2011.

To apply for either of these roles, please, go to www.dunedin.govt.nz/jobs or post your application to The HR Advisor, 50 The Octagon, Dunedin 9013.

Call The Recruitment Team on (09) 925 9700

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Sheffield has strong roots in organisational psychology and a research-based

approach that has enabled its clients to drive performance and deliver the best outcomes over the last five decades through a valuable resource - people.

A leader in human resource solutions, Sheffield’s programmes have been honed to deliver success in an ever changing business environment. Commenting on these changes and the company’s response to them, director Ian Taylor says, “Though our roots have always been in psychology, over 50 years they have been stress-tested. Psychological profiling became unfashionable in the 1970s, and the firm diversified from being industrial psychologists into management consultancy. In addition, services in Industrial Relations, Remuneration, Outplacement, and Governance have come and gone in the mix, according to the country’s economic cycle.”

Global economic changes over the last

three decades have meant that much of our best talent must now go offshore to achieve greater career opportunities in organisations of scale. Equally, New Zealand continues to offer lifestyle and more niche leadership and management opportunities for top global talent, particularly as our focus on trade/export activity requires a more refined skill set. “Sheffield plays a leading role in finding and attracting that type of talent to New Zealand,” says Taylor.

The company is aided in its delivery of results by a database that has grown exponentially to become one of the most comprehensive sources of executive talent that exists in New Zealand. Their ability to research relevant markets, membership of one of the world’s largest search networks, - AltoPartners Executive Search Worldwide, and a very well developed ‘expat’ network supports a highly sophisticated executive search practice.

Celebrating 50 years of excellenceFounded in 1961, Sheffield celebrates a long history of advising New Zealand leaders in the field of Search and Selection, and Organisational Development.

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Sheffield plays a leading role in finding and attracting that type of talent to New Zealand.

Reflecting on the challenging economic conditions Taylor says, “New Zealand as a small economy is still bracing itself for the fallout from the global financial crisis. As Alan Bollard said recently in Newsweek: ‘When elephants make love, or war, the grass gets crushed, and that’s the risk smaller economies face in this situation.’

“Things could get worse, or we may continue to wallow. What will not change is that in all challenging economic conditions the ‘best’ must be found and continue to be developed so that organisations remain at the top of their game.

And finding the ‘best’ is still an ask, despite faltering economic conditions feels Sheffield director, Mike Stenhouse. “As the market

improves there will be increased pressure on ensuring that strategies for managing and developing key talent as a core means of retention are in place. Good people will have more and more attractive options.”

That said, businesses and senior

executives are still cautious and conservative in their approach. “Leaders who are feeling secure in their roles are unlikely to make a move, so there will be fewer openings in general. In addition to this, growth in corporate opportunities will come from new businesses being set up, but we don’t expect there to be a lot of those in the year ahead,” says another Sheffield director Christien Winter. In terms of future sectors for growth, she feels New Zealanders’ expertise in food, science and technology offer potential and notes that skills in this area will be in demand, presenting future opportunities for our economy and talented leaders.

Nick Gee, Sheffield’s South Island manager sees bright propects in the

Canterbury region where the rebuilding process is likely to have a knock-on effect for most sectors. “A number of senior positions are being created for strategic aspects of business and we expect this to lead to increased employment at a more operational

as well,” he says.

Commenting on quality of talent and gaps in demand, if any, Sheffield’s Amy Tea says, “We need true team players who can cope well in times of high workload. They need to be resilient, and should have a high level of maturity.”

In order to engage and retain quality talent, many companies have lifted the ‘freeze’ on salaries that we saw in 2009. There may also be a willingness by boards to be more flexible, where location or the ability to pay might be a factor limiting access to top talent. “They [employers] might consider the ‘portfolio CEO’, who may spend part of the week in senior management and part in a philanthropic pursuit, for instance,” says Robyn Redford, Search Principal for Sheffield South Island.

With its recognised expertise, Sheffield is aptly placed to help businesses develop individual, team and organisational leadership capabilities.

“We will continue to add value for leadership in New Zealand organisations through our understanding of people. We combine evaluative judgement, with rigorous methodology, which comes from global partnerships such as those with AltoPartners Executive Search Worldwide and Development Dimensions International. The purpose will continue to be to help our clients find and develop the right talent for their organisation,” says Taylor.


“We need true team players who can cope well in times of high workload. They need to

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To apply for this position, please contact Vanesha Din on +64 9 354 8114 quoting reference number A107193979 or email [email protected] All direct and third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page for consideration.

Treasury Wine Estates, part of the Foster’s Group, is one of the biggest global premium wine companies. With over 12,000 hectares of vineyards, sales totalling over 35 million cases annually and revenues of over AU$2 billion, Treasury Wine Estates employs over 4,000 staff across 12 countries. The Treasury Wine Estates portfolio includes iconic brands such as Penfolds, Wolf Blass, Matua, Shingle Peak, Pure Blonde, VB, Asahi, Kronenbourg 1664, Bulmer’s and Harvest cider. They employ more than 170 staff nationwide – all are proud sellers and ambassadors for their treasured brands.

Leading FMCG Commercial FinanceReporting to the NZ Finance & Commercial Manager the primary objective of this role is to provide fi nancial and commercial analysis of sales and marketing activity within the NZ Trade business. Your demonstrated experience within a senior commercial fi nance role will position you well to partner with senior management to make sound decisions and analyse fi nancial outcomes.

Managing a team, you will need to be able to demonstrate leadership, coaching and mentoring skills in order to manage and motivate your team to maximise their potential. Your experience within the FMCG sector will enable you to work closely and effectively with Sales, Marketing and the wider Management Team to make solid evaluations of sales and trade activities thereby enhancing commercial and fi nancial performance. Utilising your strong analytical background, you will partner with key internal stakeholders on decisions around new product development, pricing and capex initiatives.

As a key member of this world class team, strong commercial acumen, alongside highly developed interpersonal skills are fundamental to your success in this role. Ideally you will be CA/CPA/CIMA qualifi ed with a proven track record in a similar role, preferably within FMCG.

Trade Finance Manager

To apply for this position, please contact Wayne Fry on +64 9 354 8117 quoting reference number A107191454 or email [email protected]

Supply Chain ManagerThis is a great opportunity to leverage your experience and become part of a large international business renowned for being leaders in their respective categories.

Competitive Salary Package Palmerston North Based at the Head Offi ce in Palmerston North, you will be dealing with all aspects of supply chain management. The organisation is investing in this new role to provide strong leadership and direction to a critical area of the business, so we are looking for a dynamic individual who will take ownership and exceed in the delivery of agreed targets.

Managing the core fundamentals of Sales and Operation Planning, inventory control, supplier management and procurement. Your proven leadership capabilities will enable you to motivate your team of 6 direct reports, ensure the achievement of service levels to our customers, and best practice warehousing standards.

With a proven track record in a Supply Management role (ideally within the Manufacturing/FMCG Sector) and a relevant tertiary qualifi cation, you will have the ability to accurately maintain fi nancial accounts, budgets, purchasing records and reports in line with agreed timeframes. Your excellent analytical, commercial and negotiation skills will enable you to infl uence decisions and effectively review and improve operational procedures. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team you will have the potential to develop the business strategically and determine the direction and overall success and sustainability of the organisation.

To apply for this position, please contact Vanesha Din on +64 9 354 8114 quoting reference number A107194105 or email [email protected] All direct and third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page for consideration.

MSN is one of the most successful and forward-thinking digital media businesses in New Zealand. The MSN network contains the very best of local and international content from a variety of highly respected sources. With constantly updated news headlines and network highlights, MSN leads users through some of the country’s most important and entertaining stories. MSN is 100% owned by ninemsn in Australia, providing exceptional expertise and experience to the NZ market.

Dynamic, Growth Industry Leadership Role Reporting to the New Zealand General Manager, your key objective will be to take ownership of and accountability for the MSN New Zealand’s Finance function. Working in a close knit, progressive team you will thrive in a hands-on role where your commercial and fi nancial input will ensure the business achieves its strategic and operational objectives. Your functional responsibilities will include fi nancial reporting and analysis, strategic planning, compliance, project management and operational support to key stakeholders within the organisation. You will provide leadership to accounting staff and will utilise your prior experience to maintain, develop and improve all accounting processes, systems and controls.

CA/CPA qualifi ed, you will be results orientated with an established track record in the creation and execution of commercial strategies. With proven experience in fi nancial management and reporting complemented by strong commercial acumen you will have a detailed understanding of business and sales forecasting. Your proactive approach will be a key strength and your ability to develop relationships with key stakeholders will be essential to your success. A broad understanding of the NZ advertising market is advantageous.

Finance Manager

To apply for this position, please contact Melanie Saner on +64 9 354 8112 quoting reference number A107194089 or email [email protected]

Senior Account ManagerOur client is a well known Media Business with strong brand recognition in the New Zealand market. With a diverse product range, they offer a team-based environment and encourage internal career progression. They currently seek a Senior Account Manager to join their team in Auckland.

Well known NZ Brand Great career growth potential

Reporting to the Auckland based Sales Manager, as a key Senior Account Manager you will focus on sales within the print and online space. Your proven ability to manage a large and varied client portfolio will enable you to grow additional revenue from existing customers. Your experience in identifying new business opportunities will mean that you are well placed to create new revenue streams. You are a collaborative colleague with a proven history in engaging, managing and infl uencing relationships with senior level stakeholders.

You are currently employed in a sales capacity within a media business.You are comfortable speaking to existing as well as new clients and have a desire to be out of the offi ce promoting and developing business. You will be organized, energetic and above all have a desire to be successful.

You will receive an attractive salary package including base, company vehicle and a generous incentive scheme.

To apply for this position, please contact Kipp O’Donnell on +64 9 354 8130 quoting reference number A107194088 or email [email protected]

NZ Account ManagerOur client is a Fortune 500 company generating revenues in excess of US$6 billion and has employees working in over 200 manufacturing facilities in more than 60 countries. The company’s technology and applications are an integral part of products used in virtually every major market and industry, with product sales in over 89 countries worldwide.

Sales & Specifi cation B2B

Reporting into the Sales & Specifi cation Manager, the NZ Account Manager’s primary responsibility will be to develop and enhance an existing portfolio of direct accounts. You will also support the development of the Distribution network, in consultation with the Business Development Manager. You will execute national Sales & Marketing strategies which maximise sales and profi tability for the business, including establishing growth strategies, marketing activities, product & market training, with a view to increased penetration and overall account share. Your proven track record in managing client relationships within the B2B sector will ensure you provide professional consultative advice to stakeholders whilst ensuring long term sustainable partnerships are managed. Your experience in manufacturing or industrial sales will position you well in ensuring the client’s product needs are met through the effective implementation and delivery of end to end solutions. Your dedication and commitment to providing quality sales service and account management will assist you in establishing a strategic call cycle, manage service expectations, and develop key relationships to implement client plans.

You are currently employed in an account management or sales executive position ideally from within the manufacturing, packaging, chemical or print industry. You are highly motivated, results oriented, self driven and possess a “can do” attitude. Above all you possess a high level of energy, enthusiasm and passion towards working in a partnership capacity with your clients.

To apply for this position, please contact Maxwell Forbes on +64 9 354 8115 quoting reference number A107192613 or email [email protected]. All direct and third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page for consideration.

Moët Hennessy NZ, part of the worlds leading Luxury Group LVMH, is responsible for distributing some of the worlds most recognised luxury Wines and Spirits. This portfolio consists of numerous global icons, from Moët & Chandon Champagne to Glenmorangie Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Due to a promotion within the group Moët Hennessy NZ is seeking an experienced Brand Manager to join the team.

World’s Leading Luxury Wines and Spirits groupReporting to the GM NZ, the Brands Manager’s primary responsibility will be to develop and implement all elements of the marketing mix. Your ability to engage and infl uence key stakeholders across the business, such as international brand owners and the local sales team, will enable you to implement the existing brand plans for 2011 and create exciting plans for 2012 and beyond. Working in partnership with the sales team and trade customers, you will play a key role in implementing these plans and delivering market leading promotional activities. Your demonstrated experience of external communications will mean that you are well placed to manage major events, maximise PR coverage and create season specifi c marketing campaigns.

You are currently employed in a brand marketing position within the FMCG sector; ideally this will be within the luxury or premium alcohol industries. You possess a demonstrated track record of managing premium brands and increasing sales at a store level. You are a commercially minded marketer with the ability to understand sales data and are comfortable with managing A&P budgets. In order to really make a success of this role, you will be passionate and knowledgeable about premium wines and spirits.

In what must be a dream role for any marketer, you will be provided the opportunity to work for the worlds leading luxury group in an autonomous and crucial marketing position.

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Bancorp Treasury Services Limited is a privately owned company offering a broad range of treasury advisory services and has the largest team of independent treasury risk management specialists in Australasia. It is known for providing quality, independent advice and tailored solutions which are developed to meet individual client needs.

Opportunities in Financial Services

To apply for this position, please contact Pete Macauley on +64 9 354 8110 quoting reference number A107181386 or email [email protected]. All direct and third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page for consideration.

Business Development ManagerNew Business Sales

Reporting to the Executive Director, your primary responsibility will be the leadership of the sales process. You will take the lead role for new business development and provide input and direction to the development of the company’s CRM and pipeline management process. Your demonstrable success in business to business sales from within the fi nancial services industry will position you well in ensuring the company achieves the sales targets and goals. Your proven experience will assist you in qualifying and targeting the most appropriate decision makers within the market. You will leverage the company’s success in managing the existing client base to build new business within the CFO and Business Leader market.

You have a demonstrated history in consistently meeting and exceeding sales targets. You possess a successful sales track record within the corporate services sector, however relevant sales experience within the fi nancial services sectors will be advantageous. You enjoy the challenge of creating new business development opportunities.

Treasury AnalystLeading Advisory House Auckland Based

The purpose of this role is to provide support to Advisors in the delivery of treasury services. You will be required to provide accurate, timely, relevant and practical support to assist in meeting client requirements. The transactional aspect of this role involves executing foreign exchange and interest rate derivative contracts on behalf of clients with banking counterparties. Additionally, you will provide commentary for various publications, research and analyse fi nancial markets, and value derivatives in order to assist with client strategy reporting and correspondence. Further, you will assist in the establishment and review of treasury policy and procedures manuals, IAS 39 implementation and ongoing requirements, and assist in banking review and cash management projects.

You will hold a relevant tertiary qualifi cation, with a strong record of academic achievement. Having worked in a fi nance-related industry with exposure to the corporate treasury function is a must. Ideally, you will have experience in a Big 4 environment or demonstrable professional work experience within a multinational corporate. Familiarity with a full function treasury operation in a fast paced environment would be highly regarded, as would advanced skills in Excel modelling.

Exceptional in-house training is on offer, and the opportunity to work alongside some of the industry’s best. Clear career progression is available, with this role being viewed as a step toward Client Advisory.

To apply for this position, please contact Matthew Butt on +64 9 354 8118 quoting reference number A107193618 or email [email protected] All direct and third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page for consideration.

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Recruitment ConsultantMichael Page International is a global market-leading recruitment consultancy and after more than 30 years of operation, we continue to generate record results around the world. These results are the envy of the industry and there is one over-riding reason for our success.... the people who work for us. We offer one of the most comprehensive training programs in the industry leading to a rewarding career. Our policy of promoting from within based on performance, not merely length of service, ensures that career progression for talented people is achieved. Our exciting training and development program will help you develop into a successful consultant, opening up opportunities to work overseas.

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Previous recruitment experience is not a prerequisite – many of our consultants have backgrounds in the industries into which they now recruit adding real value to the recruitment process. What you must bring is a sales approach, enthusiasm, energy, and a commitment to making the most out of your career.

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Entrepreneurial streakRob O’Neill explores the concept of letting employees think and act like entrepreneurs to unleash their true potential.


create an environment that makes people feel like they are contributing to something special. At Jucy we work hard to ensure our staff are proud of the business we as a group are building and strive to remind them every day that while the ownership of the business may be the Alpe’s, the success is down to 130 people with the same goal.”

In fact, Alpe said, New Zealand businesses are not good at giving away shareholding in order to grow a business. Where in the US it is hard to find great staff unless you are willing to offer some sort of share scheme, Alpe doesn’t believe employees here necessarily need such a shareholding to feel like they have ownership.

However, he does think local business can learn a lot from US companies in terms of rewarding staff.

“Businesses can have share schemes without losing control or having the risk of people outside of the organisation getting shares. I totally support the idea of employee share schemes and see it as a next generation

way to encourage entrepreneurship in a business.”

Entrepreneurs and business owners must empower their people to think and act like entrepreneurs, he said.

Unfortunately a lot of the time owners of businesses don’t encourage their staff to be

entrepreneurial and believe that every idea needs to come from the owner.

“We want our people to come up with ideas and not be afraid to put forward those ideas that help us jucify the world.”

Alpe said he loves it when staff take the lead and come up with suggestions on how to grow the business. He welcomes such ideas regardless of how realistic they are for Jucy.

“In order for us to achieve our goal of a global tourism brand we need a collective approach. We tell our people to not be afraid to speak up if they think Jucy would work in a certain sector of the tourism industry.

“A lot of the time they are a lot closer to the game than the owners of the business and as such can see opportunities than perhaps we can’t.”

Hadzima describes entrepreneurial staff as “right stuff” employees. They will generally produce superior results over time but, unless properly motivated, managed and rewarded, could perform at lower levels.

They need “right stuff” management, he said. Managers also need to exhibit the character and behaviours of entrepreneurs.

“It is up to the owner of the business to create an

environment that makes people feel like they are contributing

to something special.”

It is said that a company’s biggest resource is its people, but often the true abilities

of employees are locked away inside tight role descriptions, held back by “top-down” company cultures or not appreciated through poor communications.

How much more valuable would your company’s “human resources” be if all of their true business abilities were unleashed and deployed to boost sales, innovation and company performance?

The idea of the entrepreneurial employee is not new. Joseph G. Hadzima Jr, of the MIT Sloan School of Management, has written that such employees exhibit seven major attributes: they can deal with risk, are results oriented, have high levels of energy, they have growth potential, team spirit, can multitask and focused on self improvement.

In many senses, these employees are self-sufficient – they get on and do good things for the business without constant prompting or

supervision.

Tim Alpe, co–founder of Jucy Rentals and this year’s Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year, describes them as someone who is empowered and confident to take calculated risks and make key decisions on behalf of the business.

Such employees are unique in another sense, he said, in that they are willing to take risks in the knowledge that if that decision goes wrong it might not impact them directly in a way it would a business owner.

Alpe said a lot of people say employees need to have “skin in the game” - a stake in the business of some kind - in order to take ownership in a business. But he doesn’t buy that totally.

“I don’t personally feel someone needs to own a business to be entrepreneurial in a business,” he said.

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Specialist Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (2 X Positions)Nelson Marlborough District Health Board is just about to complete a signi� cant rebuild of the hospital in Blenheim. This project has an objective of developing and maintaining a sustainable Hospital and Health Centre for the Marlborough Region and has delivered purpose built modern facilities to e� ect this.

We are now seeking to employ two permanent part-time working 64hrs per fortnight (0.8 FTE – eight tenths) Specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologists in Blenheim to provide inpatient and outpatient services. Generalist skills (including Colposcopy) and recent hospital experience is essential to these roles.

Ample opportunity of being involved in private practice also exist within this diverse and growing community.

The Obstetrician & Gynaecologists will be based in Blenheim where there is a well equipped Secondary General Hospital supported by high quality diagnostic services and provides a comprehensive Obstetric and Gynaecological service for the community base of 40,000 plus people.

Close linkages exist with the Nelson Hospital secondary team (1.5 hours drive) and excellent tertiary level support from Wellington and Christchurch Hospitals.

Marlborough, with its reputation as the “Gourmet Province” of new Zealand and home of the world renowned Sauvignon Blanc, o� ers a fantastic living environment with a sunny climate and easy access to the Marlborough Sounds with 14,000 km of coastline and very sheltered waters, Wither Hills and Richmond Ranges and Ski Fields as well as many other outdoor recreational opportunities. Wellington is only 20 minutes by plane away and a one and half hour drive will take you to the beautiful Tasman and Golden Bays surrounded by three National Parks.

For further information please contact Dr Helen Crampton, Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, email [email protected] or phone (03) 546 1800.

Closing Date: Open until position � lled. Ref: W11/006.

A job description and application form are available online or email [email protected] or from Human Resources, Nelson Hospital, telephone 03 546 1362. An application form and CV are required before your application can be processed.



Close linkages exist with the Nelson Hospital secondary team (1.5 hours drive) and excellent tertiary level support



Close linkages exist with the Nelson Hospital secondary



Close linkages exist with the Nelson Hospital secondary

A current Senior First Aid Certificate will be viewed favourably, although

not essential.

Successful candidates will be required to meet our pre-employment criteria

including drug and alcohol screening and any other site requirements, prior to an

Offer of Employment being made.

To register your interest, please forward

your resume together with a covering letter:

Mail: The Byrnecut Group, “Expressions of Interest”

PO Box 205, Cloverdale WA 6985

Email: [email protected]

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Sat 12th & Sun 13th Feb 2011

Due to the high volume of applications received for our

advertised positions, only those applicants who are

shortlisted will be contacted. To those applicants not

shortlisted, we extend our appreciation for considering

Byrnecut Group as a potential employer. BYRNECUTAUSTRALIAwww.byrnecut.com.au

BYRNECUTOne of the world’s premier underground mining specialists.

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EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - MINING

Byrnecut has developed a solid reputation as being the leader in

underground contract mining services in Australia and overseas.

With unsurpassed growth and expansion we are seeking quality

Expressions of Interest across the breadth of the mining fields for

Australian and international roles.

To be part of our quality team, all roles require positive and proactive

individuals who can demonstrate experience in the relevant position.

A sound understanding of safe work practices is a pre-requisite.

Successful applicants must have:

• The necessary relevant trade qualification (if applicable)

• Demonstrated experience in field of expertise

• Current Drivers Licence

• Mining Engineers

• Tradespeople

• Mechanical Engineers

• Miners

• Engineering Design Draftspeople

Nelson Bays Primary Health (NBPH) promotes and supports quality community health services, with an

emphasis on keeping people healthy. Be Well for all people – Piki te ora o nga tangata katoa

Associate Director of Nursing (Primary Care)

NBPH has a vacancy for someone who wants to make a difference to the health and well-being of people in the Nelson Bays region. The Associate Director of Nursing (Primary Care) will provide active professional nursing leadership, strategic direction and advice for primary

care nursing in partnership with the NMDHB Director of Nursing and Midwifery. This role will also be responsible for the line management of nursing roles within NBPH and be pivotal to the strengthening of nursing capacity

and capability within general practice.

• Are you a Registered Nurse with a current NZ nursing practicing certificate?

• Do you have at least five years’ experience in the primary health care nursing field with proven leadership skills across multiple levels of health care?

• Are you able to articulate clearly a vision for primary nursing now and into the future?

Please send your CV and application to [email protected]

or NBPH, 20 New Street, Nelson 7010.

Closing date: Monday 31 January 2011

A job description and application form are available on www.bewell.org.nz/vacanciesFor more information, contact

Andrew Swanson-Dobbs at 03 539 1170.

NBPH is the Primary Health Organisation for the Nelson Tasman area. PHOs lead and coordinate primary health care within the

local community. NBPH is committed to reducing the inequalities in health between all peoples

Chief Financial Officer – Claymark LimitedRotorua based

Salary Package won’t be a barrier to the right applicant

Claymark Limited is a privately owned sawmilling and timber reprocessing andexporting company with a long and successful history head quartered in Rotorua. Claymark is well known and highly respected in the community.

Claymark is seeking a senior accounting and finance executive to join the group as Chief Financial Officer. The individual will have a minimum of 7-10 years of successful experience in a senior finance role, will be fully qualified Chartered Accountant and have as a minimum a bachelor level tertiary qualification.

The Chief Financial Officer will report to the Managing Director and will have a key role in devising the strategy for the Group. In addition, the Chief Financial Officer as the head of the finance function will be primarily responsible for the preparation and delivery of timely and accurate financial information relevant to the Board in governing the Group. Other duties expected of the Chief Financial Officer include:

• IT and accounting system management• Management of accounting and finance staff• Financial reporting to the Board, tax reporting and filing, companies

office reporting and filing• Capital management oversight, including treasury and banking

relationship management• Advising on the financial implications of acquisitions and disposals,

leading due diligence teams (working closely with advisers)• Leading the Group’s internal audit and risk management function

The individual will also possess a positive and “can do” attitude to business, be a clear and open communicator (both verbally and in written form), take responsibility and be accountable for performance of the finance team, be willing to work with other functions in the Group and fit into the culture of the company.

Please email application including CV and a cover letter containing contact details and availability to William Giesbers, Claymark Limited at

[email protected]. Any questions, please contact William Giesbers in the first instance on 021 435 981.

For a confidential discussion about this role call Rob Bishop at Echelon Group on 03 365 5316 or 021 995 495. You can apply online at

www.echelongroup.co.nz or email [email protected]

high voltage vacancies!

NetCon is dedicated to the delivery of professional services to the Distribution Lines company serving the South Canterbury community. Major upgrades and planned growth of Netcon over the last few years, along with their expansion plans for the future, has resulted in the creation of a number of new roles:

400v, 11kV, 33kV aerial and underground. A member of a small team completing varied and interesting work. An opportunity to pass skills to a trainee.

A considerable amount of new and major upgrade work associated with Zone substations and SCADA sees us looking for a Distribution Technician. A hands on role requiring proven experience in all aspects of installation and maintenance of HVdistribution systems, protection, telemetry and SCADA systems.

A competitive salary and regular overtime available for suitable candidates. Applicants must have current NZ Electrical Registration and experience working in the New Zealand power distribution industry. Assistance with relocation will be offered to the right person if required.


To Advertise Your Job Vacancy – Ph (09) 925 9700

or email - [email protected]

RONGOTAI COLLEGE

Rongotai College is a boys’ secondary school committed to its students achieving

excellence in academic studies and co-curricular activities. We have two positions

available to start at the beginning of the 2011 academic year:

HISTORY (Fixed Term Position 2011)

FOOD TECHNOLOGY (Fixed Term Position 2011)

Applicants should be well qualified, motivated and willing to contribute to the extensive co-curricular life of the school.

A job description and application form is available from the Principal’s Personal Assistant. Application is by completed

Application Form and CV to The Principal, PO Box 14-063, Wellington. Phone (04) 939 3050 Fax (04) 939 3060 Email: [email protected]

Applications close at 4pm on 26 January 2011.


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Sustaining 142 years of successful business operation requires adaptability and commitment to continual improvement. SBS Bank is looking for a compliance professional to join our Risk and Compliance team based in our Invercargill

SBS Bank specialises in home loans, investments and day-to-day banking services. We are dynamic, progressive and committed, with customers spanning the length and breadth of New Zealand.

Key components of this role include:

procedures

senior managers and staff on legislative compliance

through the provision of tools, resources and information

throughout the business

and regulatory bodies as necessary.

To be successful for this role you will

and applying legislation in a commercial environment, policy development and

operational risk practices.

If you’re ready to invest in your future and are looking for a challenging and supportive environment then contact us today!

Legislation & Policy Compliance Adviser

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Job descriptions available at www.sbs.net.nz/careers/opportunities.aspor contact SBS Bank Human Resources on 0800 502 442.

Applications with CV attached should be emailed [email protected] by Monday, 31 January 2011.

RONGOTAI COLLEGE

Rongotai College is a high profile boys’ secondary school, located in Wellington. We have a proud tradition of achievement, and are committed to boys achieving excellence in all areas of school life. We are seeking an energetic person to fill the position of

EXECUTIVE OFFICERThis position involves responsibility for the management of finance, property and non-teaching staff and incorporates the duties of Secretary to the Board of Trustees.

We welcome applicants whohave an accounting background;have the ability to handle complex and varied tasks;appreciate the importance of education and wish to make a difference in the lives of young people.

Knowledge of the New Zealand secondary school system would be an advantage.

A job description and information is available on the school’s website www.rongotai.school.nz orby emailing [email protected]

Application is by CV, stating the names of two referees who can be contacted for comment, to The Principal, PO Box 14-063, Kilbirnie,

Wellington, or by email.

Applications close on Wednesday2 February 2011


Compliance Officer (590-1158)

Dunedin combines the benefits of great city living in a gateway location to the fabulous recreational areas of Queenstown, Fiordland and the Catlins. An ideal location for both discerning professionals and outdoor adventurers, Dunedin boasts affordable housing, great schools and university, sporting facilities and a friendliness that’s hard to beat. We’re a Council that is forward thinking, progressive and encouraging of professional development.

This is your opportunity to take the next step in your career by becoming part of a progressive and motivated Building Control team charged with delivering high quality Building Code and Building Act related services to a variety of clients working on residential, commercial and industrial projects.

As a Building Consent Authority the Dunedin City Council is facing stimulating challenges in the requirements for accreditation and registration. We offer a diverse role with responsibility for monitoring the Building Consent Authority’s performance, investigating non-complying or non-consented building work and issuing notices under the Building act.

Reporting to the Chief Building Control Officer this position would suit someone with experience in compliance monitoring or enforcement. Knowledge of the Building Act and NZ Building Code would be advantageous.

In return, we offer you a competitive remuneration package, investment in your ongoing professional development and the opportunity to make a real difference in the delivery of Building Control services in a sizeable and diverse organisation.

For a confidential, informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Neil McLeod Chief Building Control Officer on 03 477 4000.

Closing date: Friday, 18 February 2011.

To apply, please submit your application online at www.dunedin.govt.nz/jobs or submit to the Human Resources Advisor by the closing date. For any specific questions, feel free to contact the Dunedin City Council on ph (03) 477 4000 or email [email protected]

www.sealord.co.nz/jobs

Category Manager – EngineeringNelson Based – Permanent Role

If you are either, an experienced procurement practitioner with a strong technical/engineering background OR an experienced or qualifiedengineer (preferably mechanical) with great commercial know-how, then this may be the perfect opportunity for you.

Sealord is seeking a motivated professional who is passionate about continuous delivery of improved value to Sealord’s NZ Fishing business unit through its supplier network. The Category Manager is required to develop and manage a core portfolio of spend categories and suppliers and thischallengingrolehasspecificaccountabilityforengineeringgoodsandservices, including capital expenditure and port related services. You will be responsible for negotiating terms with suppliers to deliver the lowest total cost and then managing supplier relationships to ensure they deliver as promised.

To be successful in this role you need to have the ability to build great relationships and instil trust with internal customers, supporting them in the delivery of outstanding performance. You will be identifying Sealord’s requirements, construct breakthrough strategies for long term value delivery, analyse data and trends, and make recommendations to senior management.

If you have a strong understanding of the NZ market for engineering or technical supplies, robust knowledge of Procurement processes and Category Management methodologies and proven commercial negotiation skills then this position may be for you.

For any further information and/or to apply for this role please submit a letter of application and current CV to, James Thian, Human Resources [email protected] by 5:00pm Wednesday, 2 February 2011.

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Tradestaff has proudly been a part of New Zealand’s business community for nearly 15 years. As the largest privately owned supplier of industrial temps we have the contacts and the knowledge to get you into work that fits your skills.

Your job’s a major part of your life so it shouldn’t be a chore or something you cringe at the thought of. It should give you a sense of having done something well, and you should get paid appropriately for it.

So if that’s not happening for you, then now’s the time to talk to Tradestaff. Our consultants are dedicated and down to earth, but most importantly, they are not afraid to go the extra mile to get the desired result; they are genuinely committed to keeping our temp teams in consistent work suited to their skills.

Tradestaff’s dedication to delivering the right people for our clients has seen us develop a loyal client base, and considerable market share. For you, that means the chance to be part of a consistent, credible business that will work hard to keep you working.

Tradestaff is always looking for hard working, reliable people to add to our temp teams. But be warned; we have a reputation for quality and we don’t employ just anyone! You will need to be able to show a consistent work record with good references. We require our temps to have their own transport and be capable of getting to work on time, every time.

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Journalismjobs in RaroCook Islands News is looking for two journalists.

The national daily newspaper requires a senior journalist who would function as sub-editor, and a general reporter with a few years of experience.The successful applicant for the senior position will have current experience in hands-on subbing, and be passionate about design. This person will assist us in introducing process colour, and in maintaining style.We are also looking for an experienced general reporter who is prepared to handle daily news assignments and help with editing of our new online edition.Preference will be given to applicants of Polynesian descent and/or with a proven interest in Pacific people, culture, issues and current affairs.Remuneration is negotiable based on the experience and requirement of the successful applicants.Please send expressions of interest with resume to Managing Editor John Woods.

Email: [email protected]: +682 22999www.cookislandsnews.com

www.brannigans.co.nzPO Box 3925, Christchurch. Ph: (03) 371 7222, Fax: (03) 371 7333, Email: [email protected]

MARKETING CAMPAIGN MANAGER

Tait Radio Communications is a global leader in the design and delivery of radio solutions throughout the world. Solutions include the provision of products and services for public safety, utilities and urban transport providers.

Reporting to the Demand Engine Manager, you will be responsible for helping to build integrated marketing campaigns that will drive new revenue streams from target markets. Key responsibilities will include setting campaign goals and metrics based on ‘go to market’ plans, designing high return, multi-touch campaign plans, owning the strategy and execution management of campaigns. You will also contribute to the content needs for each phase of the buying cycle and collaborate with regional marketing teams in planning, designing, testing and delivering marketing campaigns.

Ideally you will hold a relevant marketing tertiary qualification and have extensive experience in managing marketing campaigns internationally. The ability to plan, execute and deliver across multiple marketing programmes in a business will be essential in this role. International travel will be required for this position, as is the understanding of different cultures.

If you have a creative yet practical approach, are results driven and commercially focused this may be the new challenge for you. Please apply by emailing your cover letter and CV to [email protected] quoting reference KJ2697. Initial enquiries are welcome by phoning Kirsten Jones on 03 371 0373 or Natalie McManus on 03 371 0368.

MARKETING MANAGER

Lyttelton Port of Christchurch is the gateway to the South Island and a world class supplier of port services. As the major deep water port in the South Island, Lyttelton is at the hub of international trade and plays a vital role in the global transport network. Lyttelton Port of Christchurch prides itself on catering for a diverse range of trades and the team is dedicated to fast, efficient and safe turnaround in every area of business.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive and being an integral part of the senior management team, you will be primarily responsible for managing customer relationship strategies to grow the company’s revenue and profit margins in line with the company’s strategic direction. Working closely with operations, you will ensure clients’ expectations are exceeded, strong networks nationally and internationally are nurtured and business opportunities are identified and pursued. You will also lead a small marketing team and drive customer focus internally.

Previous knowledge of ports, shipping or a related industry would be benefi cial for this role, however more importantly is experience working in a marketing or commercial management role across a number of industry sectors. A strong commercial acumen will be required for this position to undertake contract negotiations in a highly competitive market. This position will require some international travel. A competitive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful individual.

To apply, please email your cover letter and CV to [email protected] quoting reference number KJ2691. Initial telephone enquiries are welcome by phoning Kirsten Jones on 03 371 0373 or Rachel Shearer on 03 371 0385.

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“Knowing yourself” – the key to the right career In the first of this two-part series, careers writer Erin Boyle looks at how to reflect on last year’s career goals and then set new strategies for 2011.

Julie Cressey’s five quick steps to career goal reviewing and planning

1. Grabapieceofpaper,writedown whatyoureallyenjoydoing,what youdon’tenjoy,whatyouwantto moreofnextyearandwhatyou wanttodolessof.

2. Rateyourself1–10oneverything.

3. Workoutwhereyouneedmore development.

4. Decideyournextactionwhetheryou needtotalktoyourmanager,talkto acareercoach,ringarecruitment agency,bookyourselfonacourse, talktoacolleague.

5. Doyournextaction.

*Next week in CareerGuide: Erin Boyle will look at the steps you need to take to change your career path. >> Julie Cressey

- Madison Recruitment

underdeveloped skills and competencies you have that need enhancing before your next move is really possible. She suggests talking to your boss, the human resource manager or seeking objective third party assistance.

Then, put down on paper everything you would really like to achieve this year. Imagine

things that make you enthusiastic. Be clear on what responsibilities and duties you enjoy, what experience you want to get and what you really don’t like doing. Put together a mini job description of the tasks that energise you and those that don’t. This in principle gives you an overview of the kind of role you wish to be in.

“You can quickly rate yourself of a scale of 1 to 10 on how well you think you do those things, which can assist in diagnosing where you need more training. You also don’t need to end up with a job title necessarily, if you don’t

really know what your ideal role would be, you next action is to talk to a career advisor,” says Cressey.

Setting career goals is all about figuring out the steps to move forward in your career. They are moveable as things constantly change and you need to review them to keep

on track. If, after your goal setting, you have discovered that the things you don’t like doing in your job outweigh all the things you enjoy, perhaps you need to find a new career pathway.

“The Career Services website has a section about making changes in your career and ask recruitment agencies for help in finding information about jobs. Try not to rush into finding a new employer just yet. It could be about finding stretch and development with your current employer,” says Goldswain.

“Knowing yourself is particularly important when making a

mid-exec level change.” – Wendy Goldswain, Career Services.


Are you serious about reviewing your career goals and taking action in 2011?

To set yourself on the right career path this year, you need to look at the year gone by. Reflection is key in seeing what you managed to achieve and what you are aiming for this year. And the sooner the better, according to Julie Cressey, the recruitment expert for the TV series Would Like to Work. She says reviewing your career goals is imperative at this time of the year because the previous year is still recent in our minds and we are back with a fresh perspective.

“The longer you leave it into the New Year, the harder it is to separate the year that was from the year that is,” says Cressey, Madison Recruitment’s chief operating officer.

“The information you will glean from yourself by taking the time now to reflect on last year will be far more relevant and targeted. In a few months’ time when you have

already got fully immersed back into your role, last year just becomes a distant memory.”

Focus on yourself by doing some self-reflection. What did you achieve in the past year? If you didn’t accomplish what you aimed to, ask yourself why. And so you don’t make the same mistakes again, look at your skills and areas that may need work in order to achieve the goals you set this year.

Wendy Goldswain, marketing and communications manager for Career Services says knowing yourself is particularly important when making a mid-exec level change.

“This is especially imperative around understanding your values, strengths and aspirations. You need to be able to identify transferable skills to recognise career options and to set appropriate goals.”

Cressey says it can be difficult to look at yourself objectively and work out what

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Planning, Strategy and Services Manager

A fascinating and stimulating role has been created for a dynamic manager who has the vision and capacity to be a member of a management team committed to delivering a world-class learning environment.

Reporting to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor Learning Resources, the Planning, Strategy and Services Manager, Learning Resources will lead a team of 27 and have an oversight of a budget of $80m. This support team provides planning, administrative, project management, business analysis and other services to the facilities management, ICT, library, and digital and print media teams in Learning Resources, as well as to the University as a whole.

The planning and support for these areas, including the ongoing development and delivery of the Campus Master Plan, requires sophisticated planning approaches and expertise. The successful candidate will need to challenge the existing approaches to planning, the use of space, systems, technology and fi nancial resources, to supplier effi ciency and to how projects are delivered.

You will need to display the following attributes:

suppliers and project management.


Manager Workforce

Improving State sector performance through securing better value for money in the sector is a policy of Government. The Workforce Group within the State Services Commission is charged with providing leadership to the sector to identify the strategic options for how people are employed and the availability of future leadership capacity. The role will transform a system employing more than 250,000 staff and several thousand senior executives. The identification and implementation of new approaches is an urgent priority of Government.

Leading a compact team of skilled specialists the Manager State Sector Workforce is charged with developing the future vision and delivering a strategy for the sector. Working with Ministers, Chief Executives and their organisational development managers and other relevant stakeholders to meet the future leadership and employment needs of a high performing State sector is pivotal to this role. This role has clear sector wide priorities – deliver future leadership capability and employment relationships that drive performance.

The State sector is diverse and complex. Given the challenging global economic climate, this role will provide a very stimulating environment for those who appreciate the importance of a high performing State sector. This role blends the best of innovation and creativity with pragmatic guidance and sustainable reality.

Applicants will display the following attributes:

You may be a senior OD professional, a senior executive, or a CEO, and you will likely have worked in a large head office of a multinational or a State sector organisation.


Human Resources Manager

Solid Energy is a significant New Zealand player in the natural resources and commodity markets and one of the country’s largest primary energy producers and exporters. Spring Creek Mine produces coal for New Zealand industrial customers and for export, mostly for the global steel industry.

Reporting directly to the Spring Creek Operations Manager and part of both the Mine Leadership Team and Solid Energy’s Human Resources Team, this senior level role is integral to the successful operation and development of the Spring Creek Mine. The HR Manager will provide a proactive, operational human resources support and advisory service in all areas of human resources management as well as developing, implementing and monitoring human resources policies, procedures and systems. As a member of the Leadership Team this role will also contribute at a strategic level.

We seek interest from highly motivated HR Managers looking to broaden their careers and demonstrate their skills and experience in a complex, challenging environment. You will be able to engage and connect with mine managers and supervisors providing operational human resource support and advice. The ability to formulate and implement HR strategies to complement an overall business strategy is required. It is expected that you will possess a relevant tertiary qualification and/or significant relevant experience.

This is a senior level role in a growth focused business. As such it will have an attractive remuneration and relocation package attached to it. The successful applicant will have both personal and career development opportunities available to them within Solid Energy.



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BlenheimRegistered Nurse – Paediatrics/Neonate, Wairau Hospital

Permanent part-time position working 72 hours per fortnight (0.9 FTE)

Closing date: Friday 4 February 2011 at 1pm. Ref: W11/004.

A job description and application form are available online or email [email protected] or from Human Resources, Nelson Hospital, telephone 03 546 1362. An application form and CV are required before your application can be processed.



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MARKET DEVELOPMENT MANAGERReporting to the General Manager Marketing and Business Development, the primary responsibility for this role will be to research and develop potential new market opportunities for coal and non coal products to create optimal revenue/value streams for Solid Energy. This will include developing and implementing business development strategies and trading platforms. This is a senior management opportunity that requires high level strategic planning, implementation and execution.

To be successful in this new position you will need a relevant commercial qualification with previous experience in identifying business/market opportunities, both nationally and internationally. Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence will be essential for this role. Strong financial acumen, first class negotiation and analytical skills and innovative problem solving techniques are also important.

Job No KJ2705

COMMERCIAL MANAGER Reporting to the International Business and Joint Venture Manager, you will primarily be accountable

for contributing to and driving the 20 year strategic plan of the coal business. This will include annually

reviewing the business, the operating plans and budget. You will also be responsible for developing

acquisition strategies and commercial structures. Additionally you will lead and drive all pricing and

market analysis initiatives to optimise the revenue for the coal business.

To be successful in this role you will hold a relevant business tertiary qualification and have had previous

experience in a senior commercial or financial role. Experience with large project feasibility, economic

analysis, project development and corporate finance is essential.

Job No: KJ2700

Solid Energy, a state-owned enterprise, is the major New Zealand energy producer of high quality coal for export and local markets. Investing in research and commercialisation of new sustainable forms of energy that use coal and renewable fuels, such as biomass and biodiesel, Solid Energy is dedicated to developing energy solutions that will help to power New Zealand’s future. With ambitious growth plans ahead of them, they require exceptional individuals for the following roles:

If you want to develop your career in a growing and highly successful New Zealand business, please email your application to [email protected] quoting the relevant reference number. Initial enquiries are welcome by phoning Kirsten Jones on 03 371 0373 or Natalie McManus on 03 371 0368.

If you are an experienced manager, capable of creating a positive energy with staff within a large organisation, here is a great opportunity for you!

Our Parks Operations team is responsible for maintaining Invercargill’s widely admired Parks, Gardens and Amenity Areas under contract to the Council’s Parks Division. Reporting to the Parks Manager, this position is responsible for the delivery of programmed and contracted services, staffi ng, fi nancial management and overall control of the Parks Operations Unit.

Combined with computer literacy and knowledge of safe work practices, experience within a parks/horticultural environment is desirable but not essential. You must however be familiar with contracting and specifi cally, have a successful history of effectively pricing and negotiating contracts. Essential to the position is the proven ability to lead and manage staff, conduct performance reviews and develop our diverse team of 50 employees with support from experienced Team Leaders.

If you are looking for a new challenge and have the experience, then the next move is yours. So, if you want to know more please call Robin Pagan, Parks Manager on (03) 219 9070. A full job description and application form can be downloaded from our website or telephone (03) 211 1777.

Applications close Friday, 28 January 2011.

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Join a successful national business and play a key role in establishing and developing the gulfbrand in new Zealand under an exclusive distribution agreement.CRT Fuel is a market leader in the supply of bulk fuel to commercial, agricultural and industrial businesses throughout New Zealand. Our fleet of striking green tankers also supplies fuel to Challenge service stations nationwide, and is backed up by a professional customer services team.

CRT has acquired the exclusive rights to the Gulf brand for the New Zealand market and this year will introduce Gulf engine oils and related lubricant products through its network of rural supply stores and its national fuel distribution business, CRT Fuel.

Gulf Oil is an iconic global brand with a heritage that includes a significant connection to great motorsport achievements by New Zealanders in Le Mans, Formula 1 and Can Am racing with Chris Amon and the late Bruce McLaren and Denny Hulme. Gulf is still at the forefront of international motorsport through its association with the Aston Martin Racing Team in the Le Mans series.

This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced and technically sound professional to establish the role of Technical Sales Manager as our business expands further into lubricant supply and distribution throughout New Zealand. The successful candidate will be a senior member of the CRT team and will play a key part in the development of our New Zealand lubricant business.

As Technical Sales Manager for CRT Fuel, you’ll have the resources of a large and diverse business behind you, and be part of a team you’ll genuinely enjoy working with. The salary package will include company vehicle and a generous benefits package.

Your key responsibilities will include;

our suppliers

Be prepared to be challenged in a role we know you’ll enjoy. It is essential

testing programmes and ideally you’ll also be equipped with:

additive technology

Visit our website www.crt.co.nz to download the job description and application form which should be completed and sent with your CV and covering letter quoting reference GTSM to the address below. Applications can also be submitted to [email protected]

technicaL SaLeSManager – oiLS & LubricantS

Corporate Support ManagerCRT Co-operative

Dunedin

Applications close Friday 11 February 2011

The Families Commission is an independent Crown Entity whose role is to act as an advocate for the interests of families. It aims to be the Centre of Excellence for knowledge aboutNew Zealand families and whänau. It also promotes, purchases and disseminates research and other knowledge into family issuesand contributes to policy development onfamily-related issues at Government, local authority, community and business levels.

The new role of Group Manager, Knowledge Management and Relationships is based in Wellington and reports to the Chief Executive.The principle objective will be building the knowledge base for the organisation and maximising the use of that knowledge to benefit families and whänau.

Key objectives will revolve around building specific expertise and implementing knowledge management and distributions systems. These systems will ensure that relevant and appropriate research and information (undertaken in-house and externally) can be accessed, analysed and distributed in order to meet the needs of various stakeholders who have vested interests in family

and whänau issues. This would include engaging and partnering with organisations that work in the sector, improving and strengthening influence, and working as a key member of the senior leadership team.

You will bring to the role the following capabilities and experience:

and knowledge in research, synthesis of information, policy development and (ideally) the management of information clearing houses.

internal communications, which supports the strategic direction of an organisation.

practice web technologies, management systems and processes.

develop staff and to work collegially in a supportive manner.

The Families Commission offers a “family friendly” environment and is open to considering flexible working hours and conditions.

KNOWLEDGE

Grant Pryde or Guy Brew at Executive

Chief ExecutiveFootball in New Zealand continues to go from strength to strength and is well positioned for the future. At the elite level of the game the All Whites have enjoyed unprecedented success in first qualifying for the World Cup and then leaving the tournament undefeated. At grass roots level the game continues to grow and attract support. New Zealand Football, the body responsible for leading, governing and regulating Football in New Zealand is also in a very strong position. New Zealand Football has a solid financial position, a dedicated, capable board and dedicated, committed staff.

New Zealand Football is now seeking to appoint a CE to take the organisation through its next phase of growth and development. The CE is responsible for providing leadership for New Zealand Football, ensuring the sound financial performance of the organisation continues, managing relationships with key stakeholders and implementing and delivering on the strategy developed by the board.

The role requires an energetic, driven executive with experience at a General Manager / CE level. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated strategic capability as well as strong project management and organisational skills and a proven ability to execute a strategy. They will combine this experience and capability with an empathy and passion for sport and a strong desire to see football taken to the next level.

Interested candidates should send a CV and covering letter to Stephen Leavy at [email protected].

Closing date 31 January 2011

Secretariat of the Pacific Regional

Environment Programme (SPREP)

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to work with a team of professionals. The Secretariat is seeking a suitably qualifi ed and experienced person to fi ll the role of Information Resource Centre Manager to manage the SPREP Information Resource Centre and Library, to coordinate the Pacifi c Environment Information Network (PEIN), and to implement the information component of the African Caribbean and Pacifi c (ACP) Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) project that runs to 2013.

Applicants should have at a minimum a Masters Degree in Library work, Information Resource Management or relevant or the equivalent in a relevant discipline with more than seven (7) years relevant experience in the Pacifi c Islands region and preferably in an environment related fi eld (or Bachelor degree in lieu, with applied relevant work experience in excess of the minimum required relevant work experience).

The appointment carries a competitive remuneration and benefi ts package including a base salary in the range of SDR30,639 to SDR45,985 which is currently equivalent to SAT$121,149 to SAT$181,829 per annum as well as a Cost-of-Living Differential Allowance (COLDA), housing & education allowances, medical benefi ts, life & personal accident insurance, etc.

Full details of the IRCM’s responsibilities, requirements, remuneration package and lodging an application can be obtained from the Employment section of our website: www.sprep.org or by contacting the Personnel Offi cer on telephone: +685 21929 Ext. 230, Fax: +685 20231, or direct Email: [email protected]

Applications should include:

1. A detailed curriculum vitae containing full personal details;

2. A statement to address how each Essential Selection Criteria is met;

3. Names and contact details of at least three professional referees who are prepared to provide testimonials – prefer the most recent employers and/or supervisors; and,

4. Indication of possible starting date if successful.

All applications to be clearly labeled “Application for Information Resource Centre Manager”. We encourage all interested applicants to send their applications through email to [email protected]. Alternatively, please send to: The Director, SPREP, P O Box 240, Apia, SAMOA.

Closing date: Friday, 18 February 2011.Late applications and those that do not submit all the requirements stated above

will not be considered.

SPREP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vacancy: Information Resource Centre ManagerApplications are invited for the above position

with SPREP at Apia.

If you want to be part of an organisation that plays an integral role in the day-to-day running of the Government then you should consider a career at the New Zealand Treasury. We have a range of opportunities for analysts and senior analysts to work in our high performing teams and deliver quality economic, fiscal & regulatory policy advice to advance the Government’s economic agenda. For example, we currently have vacancies in our Tax Strategy, Fiscal Management, International and Financial Markets teams.

As an analyst candidate you bring an enquiring mind and readiness to lift your one to two years’ work experience to the next level. As a senior candidate you will already have a significant breadth and depth of at least 5 years’ analytical experience and be looking to shape this further in a new and interesting environment. We value advanced relationship management, economic and critical thinking skills, as well

as the ability and/or desire to mentor and develop others.

economic development

The New Zealand Treasury prides itself on the quality of its staff and understands the importance of fostering a working environment where excellence is recognised and where staff are encouraged to develop their own talents and potential. Staff regularly contribute across teams on project work and transfer internally to broaden and develop their skills.

projects that will have an impact on the lives of New Zealanders

Treasury and with external stakeholders

To view job descriptions, learn more about the Treasury and to apply please visit our website www.treasury.govt.nz/careers/opportunitiesApplications close Sunday, 27 February 2011.

The Treasury values diversity amongst its employees and encourages a positive work life balance.Kaitohutohu Kaupapa RawaTHE TREASURY

Policy Analyst roles available now – Analyst & Senior Analyst level

www.treasury.govt.nz/careers

DirectorsNew Zealand Rugby LeagueRugby League is a sport for all New Zealanders, played at the

grassroots and on the international stage. The sport is “more than

just a game” - it is part of the social fabric of our country and has

a critical role in developing young men and women in some of

our most “at risk” communities. The World Cup and Four Nations

winning Kiwis provide an inspiration for the youth of New Zealand.

The NZRL Board comprises seven Directors, with four ‘Appointed

Director’ positions and three ‘Elected Director’ positions.

An independent Appointments Panel manages the Director

Recruitment process for ‘Appointed’ and ‘Elected’ Directors.

The Appointments Panel is now seeking applications for one

Appointed Director position and one Elected Director position.

All Board positions are for a term of three years.

The Appointments Panel is charged with ensuring the Board has

collective skills and experience in commerce, finance and marketing,

and a knowledge of, and experience in, the sport of rugby league.

Board members will also need to have effective decision-making

skills, well developed relationship-management skills and sound

judgement.

The Board will be responsible for ensuring sound governance

practices and processes, setting clear goals and measurable

targets within the sport of rugby league in New Zealand.

Application forms can be downloaded from www.nzrl.co.nz. All

applications will be treated in strict confidence and must include a

CV, covering letter and a completed application form. Applications

should be sent to the NZRL CEO, PO Box 12 712, Penrose, Auckland

1642 to be received no later than 5pm on Friday, 11 February 2011.



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[email protected]

NEXT WEEK: Don’t miss Part 2 of our CareerGuide 2011

for more career advice and exciting job opportunities.

Working for an industry with such a huge impact on New Zealand’s economy has real advantages. At a time when many businesses are still recovering or feeling cautious, we’re full steam ahead. Opportunities like this don’t come often and we’re looking for talented individuals to fill two pivotal leadership roles influencing the future profitability, sustainability and competitiveness of the New Zealand dairy industry.

If your background means you already have credibility with farmers and industry players and the ability to influence on-farm change, we’ve got great opportunities for you to apply your leadership experience and either your specialist knowledge in animal husbandry and welfare, or farm systems and business.

Go to dairynz.co.nz/jobs for the information you need to take advantage of these opportunities. With your specialised skills and experience in these areas of industry need you’ve got a big part to play in our success, just as we have in yours.

Regional LeaderCanterbury Extension Team

Team LeaderAnimal Husbandry and Welfare

Your primary advantagedairynz.co.nz/jobs


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Meet Ian Shepherd CEO To become part of our future in one of these great roles call Sarah on +64 9 368 6235 or visit www.ghd.com/careers

Welcome to the world of blue skies at

Over 6,000 people

“Working for GHD makes you feel like you are part of something - by contributing your technical skills and abilities as part of a team, and knowing that the projects being

delivered are for the betterment of our communities”Les Dowdle - Senior Transportation Planner

Is Business Development one of your talents? There has never been a more exciting time to join our team at GHD. With our excellent reputation in the following key disciplines: Rail, Transport, Water and Environment and Planning,

business development and specialist skills are very much in demand. Opportunities exist across our 16 offi ces in New Zealand with the prospect to drive and support growth including GHD Australia and further abroad.

If you want to be part of a team where anything is possible, where you are given the freedom to fulfi l your potential, and embrace your values every day, give us a call or check out our website for more information.

In addition to broad business development roles we also have other exciting positions available. Here are just a sample of them.

Transport

Network Maintenance Project Manager (Taumarunui)Senior Transport Project Manager (Hawkes Bay)Transportation Modeller (Wellington or Auckland)

National Network Maintenance Manager (Auckland)Major Projects Developer (Auckland)

Transport Project Manager (Auckland)Transport Planner (Auckland)

Water

Corrosion Technologist (Auckland)Intermediate Design Engineer - Water Wastewater (Lower Hutt)

Senior Civil Engineer - Water and Transport (Auckland)

Property and Buildings

Senior Electrical Engineer (Auckland)Principal Structural Buildings Engineer (Auckland)

Principal Bridge Engineer (Auckland)Principal Geotechnical Engineer (Auckland)

Management Consulting

Sustainability Consultant (Auckland)Senior Infrastructure Strategy Consultant (Auckland)

Planning and Environment

Principal Planner - (Wellington)

5 continents Over 80 years experience

Rural Relationship Managers

management potential

Rural Banking Managers – Had enough of directives coming from across the Tasman?

Get in on the ground floor and become the face of this new brand.

This role will allow you to think and plan strategically, be tenacious and resilient in your approach to ensure you make the most of the opportunities out in the Rural Community. Working in this organisation with your 5+ years Rural Banking experience will allow you to build strategic B2B partnerships and give you the autonomy to realise your potential. Banking by numbers this is not, you will be the person to know for mutually beneficial relationships across this sector with a reputation for getting the deal done. To be a top performer in this role you will need to have the knowledge of and a passion for livestock combined with great connections in the rural community built by proven networking ability.

Management and credit decisions will have a closeness and immediacy to you that are second to none, to ensure you are able to take advantage of opportunities as they are presented. You will have the autonomy to build and develop your territory and receive targeted support. Due to your ambition, drive and performance - coming on board at this stage gives you the opportunity to step up, marking you for Regional Management positions.

This is a compelling offer rarely matched in this market with tangible rewards for high performers.

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Managers

If you enjoy the freedom of working autonomously, developing a portfolio of small to medium sized business customers in the mid market business segment and you wish to grow quality business relationships then this role will interest you.

Reporting to the Regional Manager this role is crucial to this exciting new financial services organisation as they look to grow their brand following the merger. You will be responsible for promoting their products and services to the business community. By using your own networks and referrals you will identify new customers and manage those deals through to completion.

Together with your support resource and the Credit team you will be responsible for the assessment of credit risk, calculating debt servicing capability and securing new business. You will have excellent analytical skills coupled with the ability to provide the right financial solutions for customers. You will be experienced in gaining leverage off your existing network of professional contacts.

You will have at least 3-5 years experience in a business development role within a bank. We are keen to hear from experienced Relationship Managers who wish to break away from bureaucracy and want to join our client on their exciting journey. Experience with mid market business and/or asset finance will be hugely beneficial.

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Based in Auckland this position will see you work closely with the Head of Credit to ensure that complex lending transactions are assessed and processed appropriately in an efficient and timely manner. This role is business critical and will see you building strong relationships with all key stakeholders while assisting in a variety of significant projects.

Our client currently holds robust credit policies and processes that have been consolidated throughout the merger. Due to current and anticipated further growth there is an opportunity for a Senior Commercial Credit Manager. This role will have a broad scope and will include a significant leadership role. Due to the evolving nature of this organisation this position will have significant involvement in credit related projects and the review and development of credit policy and approval processes.

This is a rare opportunity for a confident and experienced Credit Manager with excellent knowledge of commercial lending gained within a trading bank environment. This position will allow you to be part of a dynamic group with an exciting vision for their future. You will reach your potential as you influence the development of credit policy and build a high performing team.

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Managers

management skills

This is a pivotal support role to the Business Relationship Managers and their clients. If you have well developed credit analysis skills, an excellent understanding of business banking and are looking for the next step in your career, this opportunity is not to be missed.

Our client is looking for highly motivated and ambitious individuals who not only have strong analytical skills but also enjoy interacting directly with clients and assisting Relationship Managers with client management and business development. They are providing you with the opportunity to move into a business that will experience significant growth and allow you to excel and realise your potential.

In this position you will manage the preparation of loan applications and analysis of financial data to provide recommendations on those applications. You will manage client queries and maintain a CRM system to ensure an effective high quality customer experience. You will have prior business banking experience and will hold a strong understanding of credit processes and policies. This position requires a confident individual who can work with autonomy as required.

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To apply for the above roles, please visit www.momentum.co.nz and enter the relevant reference number on the home page. Alternatively, email your CV to [email protected] or [email protected] quoting the

reference number. For further information in strict confidence, please contact Rachel Bush or Lindsay Fisher (Auckland, Waikato & Bay of Plenty) on 09 306 5500 or Nigel King (Hawkes Bay, Palmerston North, Wellington & Nelson) on 04 499 6161.

MAR3341

Rob Woodward, Julian Greaves and Mike McKay P 04 471 0164 jobs@fi ndrecruitment.co.nz www.fi ndrecruitment.co.nz

Senior Finance Manager We want someone special.

Yes, you will be a top accounting professional. Yes, you will be across wide ranging

issues and topics pertaining to fi nancial management of $100million grants and

contracts; and yes you will be a strong strategic thinker and team player. But more

that that, you will need to have an intellectual spark and passion to match our staff as

they carry out the Society’s mission of advancing and promoting science, technology

and the humanities.

This role is all about providing confi dence to the management team and stakeholders

that the numbers are right, funding contracts are strictly adhered to and that the

fi nancial future of the organisation continues to be preserved. If you are senior

Finance Manager, CA qualifi ed and looking for that role to really make you jump out

of bed in the morning – this is it.

Please apply quoting reference F7187.

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Collaboration recruitment has become a core focus between the Waitemata,

Auckland and Counties-Manukau DHBs, says Don Fulford, recruitment and retention manager for Auckland DHB.

“More recently, it has also been encouraged from a national perspective which is very much welcomed,” he says. A group of senior medical officer recruiters from around the country link up each month via conference call. They exchange ideas and offer solutions for hard-to-fill positions and staff sourcing strategies.

Health industry workers are now part of an incorporated database used by the three DHBs. This makes it easier for health professionals throughout New Zealand looking to transfer to Auckland. They can be on one database for all three DHBs instead of applying to and dealing with separate processes.

With their candidate management system on the same technology, each DHB has a higher number of candidates they can search and match to jobs. This means more opportunity for candidates to be proactively contacted for job opportunities that meet their own selected criteria, says Fulford.

The DHBs liaise at a recruitment manager level with constant, almost daily communication and a formalised meeting schedule. They also have shared processes allowing information and recruitment to flow more easily than if working on different platforms.

Each health board is faced with its own separate environment serving communities with different population dynamics, demands and issues. They also look to cover their health services with local labour because of the wide geographical distance that Auckland covers. But Fulford says they have been working together on many other initiatives and nothing

DHB jobs: a healthy collaborationIncreasing levels of cooperation between Auckland’s three district health boards mean big benefits to health industry workers all around the country.

>> Don Fulford

Auckland DHB recruitment and retention manager.

is off the agenda.

“We are able to compare operational methods to find the best practice when it comes to processing, sourcing and innovation. An example is the regional website, www.aucklandhealthjobs.com, promoting the greater Auckland region with all three DHB vacancies listed.”

The health sector has been training and developing its own workforce for many years but meeting demands in many specialist areas is a constant challenge. The Auckland regional DHBs again demonstrate a cooperative approach through the graduate nursing recruitment programmes run each year operated via a coordinated regional agreement to set timelines and processes.

Within this programme, each DHB also tailors the specifics of the overall programme to the varied needs of their own services.

“Graduates receive presentations from each DHB whilst at their nursing schools. These outline the opportunities and various specialities for consideration at each employment destination,” says Fulford.

Then various nursing schools approach

DHBs to take students for work placement as required by their course structure and so there is advantage in students creating a good impression when it comes to job application time later in the year.”

And for those recent graduates and students still studying, Fulford has this advice.

“Take the time to ensure your application is top quality in terms of a cover letter and CV, and don’t be afraid to get advice from careers counsellors at the various tertiary institutions on interviewing skills – it’s a very competitive process!”

The cooperation between the three Auckland DHBs is a positive step towards more integrated services, while still allowing the varying aspects of each district to be catered for, says Fulford. The initiatives mean cost savings of several hundreds of thousands of dollars each year.

“Regional collaboration is providing pragmatic operational efficiencies delivering enhanced candidate opportunities and significant cost savings for DHBs, yet it still allows for the uniqueness of these different employment destinations to be promoted separately.”

>> Working smarter not harder: health industry workers benefit from the integrated recruitment processes and systems of the three Auckland DHBs.

>> Integrated technology and systems mean more opportunities for candidates to be proactively contacted for job opportunities that meet their own selected criteria.

– By Erin Boyle


www.countieshealthjobs.co.nz

General Manager – Ko Awatea

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To view the position description for this role please visit www.countieshealthjobs.co.nz For more information contact Nicole Nairn on (09) 276 0000 ext 8680 or [email protected] Applications can be made by submitting a cover letter and CV via www.countieshealthjobs.co.nz Closing date is 13th February 2011.

Counties Manukau District Health Board has a track record of innovation and high performance.

We now want to take this a step further and have set ourselves the goal of working locally,

regionally and nationally to become the best performing health system in Asia Pacifi c by 2015.

As part of this focus, we are establishing a new capability – Ko Awatea – which will bring together

local know-how with the best in the world to support ongoing health service excellence.

Ko Awatea is the name that has been gifted to embody our focus on continuous service

improvement and excellence. It refers to the moment just at dawn, where the world is full of

creativity and potential.

Ko Awatea will provide support and leadership for deployment of quality improvement, workforce

development, health equity, knowledge management and research initiatives in our district

and beyond. In doing so, Ko Awatea will partner with our communities, clinicians, managers and a number of leading organisations worldwide, including the Boston-based Institute of Healthcare Improvement (IHI).

Leading Ko Awatea’s operational teams and reporting to the Executive Director, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operational performance of Ko Awatea service units. Under your guidance and leadership Ko Awatea will drive initiatives and changes which will contribute to long-term operational excellence and continuous quality improvement.

Your initial tasks will be to develop and implement Ko Awatea’s organisational structure/operational model which will bring together the skills, experience and resources required to deliver high quality value-added services to stakeholders. This is expected to encompass both the integration of relevant CMDHB service units into Ko Awatea, operational partnerships with

organisations such as IHI, and development of new capabilities.

There is also a fundamental requirement to establish operational capacity to develop and

implement patient safety and service quality campaigns.

Applicants must possess excellent senior operational leadership and management skills

complemented by strategic thinking capability and a passion to make a difference. Experience

working in large organisations within complex sectors on major projects or initiatives is

a pre-requisite. The position will be based at our brand new Ko Awatea campus onsite at

Middlemore Hospital.

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