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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If you have a vacancy you would like to advertise on this webpage, email the following details to workforce@odc.govt.nz:
- Position title and relevant details (e.g., necessary or preferred prerequisites/qualifications)
- Start date (if applicable), application closing date (if applicable), and whether full time, part time, fixed, etc.
- Contact name and number and/or email for people who are interested.
- If you have a website where the job is listed, we can link to that - or similarly if it's on Trade Me or SEEK
Kia Ora and welcome to this updated listing on 11 March 2024
CURRENT JOBS:
SECTORS
BUSINESS AND ADMINISTRATIONS
- Financial Controller – Whakatohea Mussels (Ōpōtiki) Limited – Full-time, Report to the Chief Executive Officer, you will be responsible for running the accounting and financial activities of Whakatōhea Mussels -For more information and to apply, please follow the link.
- Chief Financial Officer– Whakatohea Māori Trust Board – Contract / Temp, the ideal candidate for this role will have significance management experience, expertise in finance and cost accounting, auditing, and management accounting – For more information and to apply, please follow the link.
EDUCATION
- Sessions Facilitator – Ōpōtiki Playcentre – Part time, permanent, seeking vibrant, creative, and passionate educator – For more information and to apply, please click on the link.
- Rose Graden Preschool – Ōpōtiki – Seeking a qualified Early Childhood Teacher for casual relieving, this application is open to registered teachers only – If you would like to know more, please call 07 3156177 or email a cover letter and VC to rosegarden@xtra.co.nz
HEALTH
- Peer Support Worker – Emerge Aotearoa Ōpōtiki – Part-time, Role covered under pay Equity + KiwiSaver – This is a Tirohia Te Kopere Day Programme, supporting whanau who have mental health related diagnosis – For more information and to apply, please click on the link.
- General Practice Nurse – Whakatohea Māori Trust Board -Full time, provide primary care nursing support, patient interventions and treatment within the Health Centre.
- Acute Registered Nurse (After Hours Hub) – Whakatohea Māori Trust Board – Casual /Vacation – For more information and to apply, please follow the link.
GOVERNMENT / LOCAL GOVERNMENT
- Asset Engineer – Ōpōtiki District Council – Full time, an opportunity for an Asset Manager to assist in developing and implementing asset management plans – For more information and to apply, please visit the link.
- Coordinator Library Services – Ōpōtiki District Council - Full-time, are you passionate about literacy, community outreach and have a flare for the techy world? For more information and to apply, please follow the link.
- Administration Officer – Corporate and Community Services - Ōpōtiki District Council – We are looking for an Administration Officer to join our Community Services and Development group, fixed-term role, to June 2025, if you have the ability to work independently and have an eye for detail we want to hear from you – For more information and to apply, please visit the link.
HOSPITALITY / RETAIL
- Merchandiser – Prolife Foods Limited Ōpōtiki – 4 hours a week, ability to work independently – For more information and to apply, please follow the link.
- Newspaper Delivery People – Ōpōtiki – The Ōpōtiki News is looking for reliable and responsible people to deliver the News on Thursdays before 7:30am to Grant Road and Peterson Place – To register phone Julie 308 8129 ext 824 or email: circulation@thebeacon.co.nz
PRIMARY INDUSTRIES
HORTICULTURE
- Regional Senior Sprayer Operator – Prospa Orchard Management Services, Ōpōtiki – Full-time, looking for an experienced and well-rounded spraying operator for the Ōpōtiki Spray division - Offering a competitive hourly rate based on skills and experience – For more information and to apply, please visit the link.
- 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 Supervisor – Seeka Ōpōtiki – Full time, permanent, seeking experienced kiwifruit orchard Supervisor – For more information and to apply, please follow the link.
TRAINING: Upcoming course available in Ōpōtiki
Unlock your Potential in Tourism!
Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey into the world of tourism in Ōpōtiki and the stunning East Coast? Look no further than Rebel Business School Aotearoa, sponsored by Ōpōtiki District Council.
Dive into Adventure and Ignite your Entrepreneurial Spirit: This comprehensive course is specifically tailored to equip you with knowledge, skills and strategies needed to thrive in the tourism sector. Whether you dream of launching your own tour company, managing boutique accommodation, or crafting unforgettable experiences for visitors, this course empowers you to turn your dreams and passion into profit.
When: May 13 – May 17, 2024
Where: Te Tāhuhu o Te Rangi, Ōpōtiki District Council
Time: 9:30am – 3:00pm Monday – Friday
Link to website: https://www.rebelbusinessschool.nz/opotiki-may-2024.html
Link to Humanitix event: https://events.humanitix.com/rebel-business-school-opotiki-2024
Link to Facebook post: https://tinyurl.com/3n9bhfnm
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.