Local Jobs, Training and Support

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Kia Ora and welcome to this updated listing on 4 OCTOBER 2024

CURRENT JOBS:

SECTORS

BUSINESS AND ADMINISTRATIONS

• RETAIL SALESPERSON – FARMLANDS CO-OPERATIVE – OPOTIKI - Looking for someone to join the team at our Opotiki store working 60 hours per fortnight across a roster including Saturdays. Responsibilities include providing retail sales and customer service, advising customers on a range of animal and general agricultural products, operating a point of sale (POS) system, completing administrative tasks such as ordering and receipting of stock, restocking and displaying products. You will need a positive attitude and be keen to learn, have retail sales or customer service skills and experience, sound computer skills, and be physically fit as there is lifting and manual handling tasks. For more information and to apply please follow the link.

COMMUNITY /SOCIAL SERVICES

• RECEPTIONIST – TE TAWHARAU O TE WHAKATOHEA – Full time position as Receptionist reporting to the Social and Health Manager, providing front of house duties and administrative support. Duties include greeting visitors ensuring sign in/out process is followed, receive, direct and relay client business, visitor counter and telephone enquiries appropriately, provide and maintain administrative duties, monthly stock takes, co-ordinate the maintenance, cleaning schedule, road user charges, WOF, servicing and compliance and repair of all vehicles, and provide catering support for Management meetings, Whakatau & Pōwhiri. You will require a relevant qualification in Business Administration Level 3 or Receptionist and/or Administration experience, be able to work under pressure, proficiency in Microsoft 365 suite, knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and Te Whakatohea me ona tikanga is highly regarded. For more information and to apply please follow the link.

HEALTH

EDUCATION

• KAIAKO – TE RONAKITANGA KI TE REO KAIRANGI (LEVEL 5) – TE WANANGA O AOTEAROA – OPOTIKI - This is a permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week) role that starts in January 2025. This is a Reo Rūmaki (Total Immersion) programme, requiring proficiency in Te Reo Māori and a proven ability to teach and deliver Te Reo Māori to adult learners. To excel in this role, you will bring with you a bachelor’s degree in Te Reo Māori or related field, or we are open to someone who is working towards a Bachelor’s Degree, as well as having life experience and a tertiary teaching qualification, but we will consider someone with teaching experience and a commitment to working towards completing this qualification. If you have any questions, please email jobs@twoa.ac.nz To apply please follow the link.
• KAIAWHINA – TE WHANAU A APANUI SCHOOL – TE KAHA – One position available to help a neuro diverse student. Nga pukenga/skills needed include manaakitanga, initiative, reliability, patience and be willing to learn. Applications close Wednesday 9 October 2024. For more information and to apply contact the school office on 3252040 or email Karen Koopu on kkoopu@tkotwaa.school.nz
• KAIAWHINA/TEACHER AIDE POSITION – NUKUHOU NORTH SCHOOL – This role is to support a student who needs specialist support. Hours are 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only. The ideal candidate will be caring, patient and empathetic. You will need the ability to provide clear and consistent expectations. Prior experience in learning support is preferred but invite applications from anyone interested in this role. For more information, please contact the office on 07 312 3206 or 027 375 5904. To apply send your CV and letter of application to principal@nukuhou.school.nz Applications close Friday 11 October 2024 at 5 p.m.
• RELIEVERS – TE WHANAU A APANUI SCHOOL – TE KAHA – Positions available to support Kura Tuatahi (Year 1-8) and Kura Tuarua (Year9-13) students. Nga pukenga/skills needed to apply include a Teaching Degree, manaakitanga, initiative and reliability. For more information, please contact Erina Demant edemant@tkotwaa.school.nz or Teia Herewini therewini@tkotwaa.school.nz

GOVERNMENT/LOCAL GOVERNMENT

• STRATEGY AND POLICY MANAGER– OPOTIKI DISTRICT COUNCIL – Full time role. Opotiki District Council is seeking a Strategy and Policy Manager to join our Strategy and Development Group. Your role is to oversee strategy and policy development for Council. You will lead the development and delivery of the strategic direction of Council through the implementation and monitoring of the Council Long Term Plan and other special plans/projects. Ideally you will have a relevant tertiary qualification, e.g. public policy, planning, commerce or related field, at least 3 years’ experience in strategy and policy development, line management experience, proven experience in the preparation of advice and development of robust and concise reports for decision makers, good overall knowledge of relevant local government legislation, evidence of working collaboratively with a range of people and organisations in the delivery of projects or outcomes, high level of computer literacy using Microsoft Office and proven experience managing projects. For the position description, please visit www.odc.govt.nz/jobs Applications close Thursday, 3 October 2024 at 4pm. For more information and to apply please follow the link.

HOSPITALITY

TRADES AND DRIVING/OPERATIONS

• PLUMBER – TRADESTAFF GLOBAL – ANTARCTICA - Recruiting qualified & licensed PLUMBERS with commercial experience to work on McMurdo Station in Antarctica, for Winter 2025. You’ll work on a large commercial construction building project which will involve all aspects of commercial plumbing work including basic plumbing & repetitive tasks. You will need to have a current NZ Plumbing Licence. Start dates are between February to March 2025 and finish in September 2025. On offer: flights provided from any major NZ airport, food, shared accommodation, travel insurance provided, $64.28 per hour, contract basis, paid fortnightly in NZ$, paid for 54 hours a week, all PPE supplied. ONLY New Zealand and US Citizens with New Zealand or US passports currently and permanently living and working in New Zealand can apply. For more information and to apply please follow the link.

PRIMARY INDUSTRIES

FOOD PROCESSING/AQUACULTURE

• PAYROLL & ADMINISTRATION OFFICER – WHAKATOHEA MUSSELS (OPOTIKI) LIMITED – Permanent full-time role (may consider part time arrangement), Monday to Friday. Scope of the role includes all aspects of Payroll processing, entering and updating employees’ records in Pay Sauce and My TimeSheets systems, maintenance of leave in BambooHR, ensuring compliance with New Zealand Employment and Payroll legislation, loading accounts payable in Xero, and Reception and office administration duties. To be a successful candidate you will need to have at least 3 years’ experience in all aspects of Payroll administration, strong administration skills, be extremely proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, professional manner, and full drivers licence. Competitive remuneration and one free catered meal provided Monday to Friday. Applications close Friday 11 October 2024. For more information and to apply please follow the link.

AGRICULTURE

HORTICULTURE

• Multiple positions available. Looking for: forklift drivers, quality controllers, and box makers. For more information and to apply email info@riverlock.co.nz or jessica.walker@riverlock.co.nz or phone 07 315 7695
• SEASONAL ORCHARD EMPLOYEES – SYBTON HORTICULTURE – OPOTIKI – Sybton is looking for seasonal orchard employees to commence mid-October 2024. The role of the Orchard Employee is focused on completing essential tasks in the orchards as per instructions from Orchard Managers and Orchard Supervisors. It is imperative that orchard employees are able to follow instructions as well as work independently when necessary to complete the task at hand. Work includes bud thinning and other various vine work as required. For more information and to apply please go to Sybton Horticulture :sybton or email carrie-ann@sybtonhort.co.nz
• PRODUCTION OPERATORS– EASTPACK LTD – OPOTIKI - This is an opportunity to work in a high-tech environment as a Production Operator. Two Production Operator full time roles available. The role will include operating and monitoring advanced automated machinery and robotics systems, maintaining high standards of quality control and safety, troubleshooting issues and performing basic maintenance on equipment, and collaborating with a passionate team committed to excellence and innovation. To be successful you will need to have enthusiasm for technology and automation, be proactive with a knack for problem solving, be a team player with a strong work ethic within a fast-paced dynamic environment. Previous experience is a plus but not essential. For more information and to apply please follow the link.
• ORCHARD MANAGER – PROSPA ORCHARD MANAGEMENT SERVICES – OPOTIKI – Full time role where you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of kiwifruit orchards proportionate with skills and experience. This role involves managing all aspects of the orchard from budget to harvest as well as managing the relationship with the client. You will need experience in orchard management and on orchard tasks, good problem-solving skills and a positive attitude, be able to work well alongside a team of keen and passionate managers, excellent time management and organisational skills, have a good level of physical fitness and enjoy working outdoors. You will also need knowledge of H&S compliance, good initiative to be highly self-motivated and work unsupervised at times and the ability to work flexible and sometimes long hours including weekends. Competitive salary based on skills and experience. For more information and to apply please follow the link.
• MANAGER – GROWING STAFF HORTICULTURE LTD – OPOTIKI - A full-time role guaranteeing 30 hours of work per week. You will be rostered to work any day between Monday - Sunday, between the hours of 7am and 5pm. You will be responsible for managing a team of workers, preparing schedules and rosters, training and supervising workers, ensuring completion of daily targets by utilizing the staff appropriately, liaising with third parties on behalf of the business, and reporting on daily activities. You will need to have either 3 years of management experience OR a relevant Bachelor level or higher qualification. You must be a team player and have good communication skills. Hourly rate on offer: $29.66 per hour. For more information and to apply please follow the link.
• SUMMER SEASON KIWIFRUIT – NORTH KIWI LTD - EDGECUMBE AND OPOTIKI – Full time positions for staff doing multiple jobs. Positions available from 7th of October to mid-December in Edgecumbe and Opotiki. You must have NZ Citizenship or Valid NZ working permit/WHV visa, IRD number, NZ bank account, the ability and motivation to work outdoors, height approx. 160-190cm (to reach and fit under vines). To apply please contact Pala - 0279783921 or 02108439359 text or call both/Whatsapp, or follow the link above.
• PASTORAL SUPPORT OPOTIKI– SEEKA LTD - Part-time RSE Pastoral Support to be a part of the People and Capability team based in Opotiki and reporting to the RSE Operational Team Lead. This role will be for 20 hours a week. Pastoral Support duties will include proactive engagement with RSE groups and team leaders (including after-hours visits as required), on call contact person for RSE employees within designated region (including weekends on a rostered basis), arrival and departure support for RSE employee groups, and accommodation reviews. You will need to deliver results autonomously, have drive and initiative, establish and maintain relationships, high level of cultural awareness, sound administrative and coordination skills, full driver’s licence, and experience and understanding of the RSE programme (desirable but not essential). For more information and to apply please follow the link.