Local Jobs, Training and Support
Tēnā koutou! See below for current local vacancies, training, and support.
ODC's Workforce Team compile information about current vacancies, workforce focussed training being offered locally, and places to go for help and support. Fortnightly emails alert stakeholders when the information’s been updated online on the Ōpōtiki District Council website.
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- Position title and relevant details (e.g., necessary or preferred prerequisites/qualifications)
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Kia Ora and welcome to this updated listing on 4 July 2024
CURRENT JOBS:
SECTORS
BUSINESS AND ADMINISTRATIONS
- Budget and Financial Reporting Analyst – Whakatohea Māori Trust Board – This full-time role is available to be worked remotely, with preference to the EBOP, however all applicants with the North Island will be considered. The role is to maintain accounting principles and best practices to ensure accurate and timely budgets and financial reporting which adhere to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The role also requires maintaining journals and ensuring compliance with GST and taxation regulations. For more information and to apply, please follow the link.
COMMUNITY /SOCIAL SERVICES
- Eastbay REAP Heartland Coordinator Opotiki – Eastbay REAP – Full time (32 Hours/Week) for a Fixed term Maternity Cover Contract (initially 6 months with potential for extension to 1 year). Opportunity for a passionate Heartland Coordinator committed to serving the Opotiki community, who has a range of skills in administrative and office duties. For more information and to apply, please follow the link.
- Administration Assistant – Hiona St Stephen’s Anglican Parish Opotiki – Permanent Part time of 4 Hours/week. Looking for a motivated and professional administration assistant. Key responsibilities word processing, preparing the weekly worship pew sheet, simple accounting. For more information and to apply please email your CV and cover letter to hr.advisor@waiapu.com Applications close 5 p.m. Friday 2nd August 2024.
- Whānau Navigator – Te Tāwharau o Te Whakatōhea – This is a full-time role and will sit within our health and social services entity, Te Pou Oranga o Whakatōhea and will work closely with Te Tohu o Te Ora o Ngāti Awa, Tuhoe and Tuwharetoa Ki Kawerau, the community, and associated organisations. You will ensure assessments are completed with tamaiti, rangatahi and their whānau referred to Te Pūkāea o Te Waiora and identify and refer clients to the appropriate provider or agency to address any needs. Relevant qualifications in Social Work, Nursing or similar or at least 2 years of professional experience in assessment. For more information and to apply, please follow the link.
- Operations Manager – Te Tāwharau o Te Whakatōhea – This is a senior full-time role within a charitable arm of TToTW and currently holds our largest workforce, it is complex and diverse in nature and operation overseeing Social and Health Services (WISH), the Whakatōhea Health Centre and Education (Workforce Development and Early Education Centre) and liaises externally with whānau, hapū, iwi, marae, EBPHA, DHB, GP, Schools, ECE, PTE, local authorities, community and central government agencies and internally with Directors, and the Board. Qualifications in Health, Education or Social Development with 10+ years working in a senior executive level role. For more information and to apply, please follow the link.
- Social Worker/Kaiārahi Navigator – Te Tāwharau o Te Whakatōhea – This is a full-time role reporting to the Social Services Team Lead at Te Pou Oranga o Whakatōhea, the Kaiārahi Navigator acts as an “on the ground” advocate and for whānau to access integrated care and support services. You will have a Social Work or clinical qualification or will have commenced your study pathway. For more information and to apply, please follow the link.
HEALTH
- Peer Support Worker – Emerge Aotearoa – Based in Opotiki, this is a permanent part time position of 30 hours/week with rostered shifts. As part of the Tirohia Te Kopere Day Programme, you will be supporting whanau who have mental health related diagnosis or alcohol or drug addiction, to move forward with their recovery in collaboration with their clinical teams. For more information and to apply, please follow the link.
- Alcohol & Other Drug Clinician– Whakatohea Maori Trust Board –This is a full-time role. Looking for a qualified, experienced AOD clinician to provide a clinical service to individuals and whanau affected by methamphetamine and play a part in uplifting the health and wellbeing of our people. For more information and to apply, please follow the link.
EDUCATION
- Relieving Teachers – Woodlands School - Looking for Relief Teachers. For more information and to apply, call 07 315 7633 or email tumuaki@woodlands.school.nz
- Deep Sea Fishing Factory Hands – Westport Deep Sea Fishing School - Looking for people aged between 17 – 24. Offering a wide range of Maritime Industry pre-employment training courses as well as qualification training programmes that can lead to deckhands, skippers and engineering licenses. Next available intake will be July 29th and September 2nd, 2024. A range of funding options, scholarships and fees free (for those who qualify) are available. For more information and to apply, please follow the link.
- Acting Principal – Motu School – For term 3 . Supportive and welcoming Board of Trustees and community. A school of 10 fantastic students (multi-level). Accommodation available handy to the school. The outdoors on your doorstep. For an information pack or to apply 06 863 5804 or admin@motu.school.nz
- Relief Staff – Rose Garden Preschool Opotiki – Looking for relief staff to join the team. Hours are 8.30 a.m. to 2.45 p.m. and closed during school holidays. To apply please email rosegarden@xtra.co.nz
GOVERNMENT/LOCAL GOVERNMENT
- Customer Service Officer – Opotiki District Council – Permanent Full-time position. Seeking an enthusiastic and motivated person who enjoys working as part of a team. Focus will be on managing customer queries and assisting Councils wider team. Sound computer literacy and excellent written and verbal communication skills required. For more information and to apply, please visit the website www.odc.govt.nz/jobs Applications close 4.00 p.m. Friday 26 July 2024.
- Health and Safety Advisor (Fixed Term) – Department of Conservation – This role is fixed term until the end of June 2026, full time with hybrid working offered. As part of the National Health and Safety Team , you will contribute to the maintenance of a safe and healthy work environment by supporting the implementation and monitoring of workplace health and safety systems and processes. For more information and to apply, please follow the link.
HOSPITALITY
- Motel Management Couple– Magnolia Court Motel – Full time position for a couple. Responsible for all, the day to day running of the 13-room motel 7-day business. Renumeration is $60,000 with a 3-bedroom accommodation including utilities. For more information and to apply, please follow the link.
- Restaurant Manager – Bay of Plenty – Burger King NZ– Full time position with guaranteed hours of 40 hours/week to be worked over any 5 days of the week, Monday to Sunday. You must be able to work some night and weekend shifts. Requirement of at least 3 - 4 years management experience in QSR or Hospitality, organising teams and controlling a store operation. Management of a team of 10 – 15 staff is preferred. For more information and to apply, please follow the link.
TRADES AND DRIVING/OPERATIONS
- Mechanical Workshop Assistant – Opotiki Mechanical Services – Full time position available. Looking for a keen, reliable worker with good work ethics, a can-do attitude, and a willingness to learn. The job will involve tyre fitting, checking incoming goods, assisting technicians as required and general workshop and yard duties. Training will be provided. For more information and to apply, please contact Peter Andrews on 07 315 6526 or 027 481 3968.
- Team Member – Caltex Opotiki St John Street – Looking for a new team member for evening and night shift work. Hours of work between 4.00 p.m. and 5.00 a.m. Part time hours available to suit which can evolve into full time hours. You must be fit, reliable, and ready to work. Kitchen and food preparation experience is preferred. For more information and to apply, please follow the link.
- Helicopter Ground Crew Position – Eastern Airwork – Work varied hours and days (including early starts and weekends). Responsibilities include loading and driving vehicles to and from work locations, supporting helicopter operations, and maintaining and cleaning aircraft and vehicles. Must be drug free and accept regular drug and alcohol testing, be physically fit, work well in a team, have good people, communication and record keeping skills. For more information and to apply, please follow the link.
PRIMARY INDUSTRIES
AGRICULTURE
- Position Available on Dairy Farm – Part time 25 – 30 hours/week. Looking for a suitable person to assist on a dairy farm, 10 minutes from Opotiki. You will be required to milk cows and jobs associated with milking, managing fences and some general farm maintenance work. Experience required. Mature attitude and good communication skills essential. Must have reliable transport. Drive in preferred but accommodation can be available for the right person. For more information, please contact Dion 021 827 526 (text details if not answered).
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 7659
- Sybton Horticulture – General Orchard Staff – Part time and full time available. No experience is necessary, just a can-do attitude and you’ll get on the job training! Starting rate is $23.50 – Sybton Horticulture are ready and willing to take on anyone! For more information and to apply, contact libby@sybtonhort.co.nz or visit their Facebook or Instagram @sybtonhort
- Orchard Spraying – Riverlock Group Holdings Ltd – Full time position. For all spraying operations across the orchard to manage pests. Valid Class 2 Licence, current Grow Safe Certificate and thorough understanding of Good Agricultural Practices compliance required. For more information and to apply, please follow the link.
- People & Culture Lead– Tirohanga Fruit Company – Part time position. Renumeration $30 - $40/hour. Looking for someone to lead the People & Culture function of our business incorporating HR, H&S, GAP and GRASP compliance. Ideally you will be someone who has hands on experience in HR and Organisational Development. For more information and to apply, please follow the link.
- Kiwifruit Pruners – GS Contracting Ltd – Looking for winter pruners for kiwifruit orchards in Opotiki. Tools provided. A commitment for at least 8 weeks required. Help in finding accommodation can be given. Experienced candidates preferred. For more information and to apply, please follow the link.
FUNDING AVAILABLE
Reminder from the Workforce Team that we have the Mayors' Taskforce for Jobs funding available to local employers who are taking on local people in particular youth, who were previously unemployed, under-employed (i.e., casual) or are disadvantaged in the labour market in some way. If you want to learn more, please email workforce@odc.govt.nz.