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VACANCIES—GENERAL PUBLIC SERVICE VACANCIES

PUBLIC SERVICE VACANCIES 3638 SCIENTIST. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, RUAKURA AGRICULTURE RESEARCH CENTRE. Salary and maximum at any point up to $5300 according to qualifications and experience. Opportunity exists for further promotion on scientific merit. Duties: Field and laboratory research in metabolic diseases of livestock. These are of particular importance in New Zealand agriculture and every encouragement will be given to develop a vigorous programme. Qualifications desired: A degree in agriculture, science or veterinary science, with some field and/or experience. 3997 PHARMACIST OR DISPENSER KINGSEAT HOSPITAL, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PAPAKURA Salary $2960-$3OBO if qualified and $2390-12480 for an unqualified applicant. 4089 TECHNICIAN, FISHERIES DIVISION. MARINE DEPARTMENT. DUNEDIN. Salary up to $2720 p.a. according to qualifications and experience. Duties: Assisting the fisheries scientist in investiga tions of fisheries in the southern part of the South Island: including crayfish, toheroa and oyster populations. The appointee will spend some time at sea on commercial fishing boats, and will preiodicallv be expected to undertake diving operations in conjunction with the fisheries scientist. Qualifications desired: School Certificate or University Entrance. Applicants should either have had some experience in diving, or be prepared to undergo training. 4108 HORTICULTURAL INSPECTOR. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, PALMERSTON NORTH. Salary payable up to $2720 according to qualifications and •xperience with good prospects of advancement on merit to $3OBO p.a. Duties: Inspection of fruit for quality and disease. Inspection of orchards, market gardens and nurseries for pests and disease of horticultural crops and their control. Qualifications desired: Sound experience in packing and grading of pip fruit and horticultural products, plus a good knowledge of pests and diseases of horticultural crops and their control. 4111 BUILDING OVERSEER. MINISTRY OF WORKS. TRENTHAM. Salary in the range $2540$2840 according to experience. 4115 SCIENTIST. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, RUAKURA. OR WALLACEVILLE ANIMAL RESEARCH CENTRE. Salary payable up to $6380 according to qualifications and experience. Further promotion on scientific merit. Duties: Epidemiological investigations of salmonella infections in livestock, ecology or organisms, particularly in farm environments. and surveys of the incidence of infection on selected dairy and* sheep properties. ' Facilities include ample experi- < mental animals, a well organ- : ised laboratory with qualified i technical assistance. Every encouragement will be given for , the appointee to develop orig- , Inal lines of investgiation. , Qualifications: veterinary de- ; gree. preferably with post graduate experience in microbiology and epidemiology 4119 FIELD OFFICER. WILDLIFE BRANCH, DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS, Queenstown. Salary in the range $1995$2480 according to qualifications and experience. Qualifications desired: Experience of modern fish and game management techniques with emphasis on fisheries investigation and management. Position involves periods away from headquarters. An allowance is payable in lieu of overtime and penal time plus an equipment allowance. 4121 HORTICULTURAL ADVISORY OFFICERS. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, VARIOUS LOCATIONS. Salary payable up to $4970 p.a. according to qualifications and experience. Duties: Scientific and practical advice to commercial growers of fruit, vegetables, ornamentals and other horticultural crops. Lectures, demonstrations, radio talks and some experimental work. Qualifications: University degree in horitculture. Experience in commercial horticultural production an advantage. 4133 TECHNICIAN OR TECHNICAL OFFICER, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. PUKEKOHE HORTICULTURAL RESEARCH AREA. Salary payable up to $3200 according to qualifications andi experience. Duties: Assist ’ scientist in charge in developing area and supervision of al small staff of wage workers.; Establishment and maintenance of trials and application of experimental treatments, harvesting of crops, recording of yields. * Qualifications: Preferably U.E. or higher qualification preference given to applicants with diploma in horticulture or N.D.H. Experience in field experimental work on vegetable and other horticul tural crops. Knowledge of vegetable varieties, weed, pest and disease control 4143 TECHNICIAN FOREST RESEARCH INSTITUTE, N.Z. FOREST SERVICE, ROTORUA. Commencing salary up to $2720 p.a. according to qualifications and experience. Duties: Establishment maintenance and assessment of spray trials to control Dothistroma. Field and laboratory studies of tree diseases.

VACANCIES—GENERAL DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE PORT AGRICULTURE SERVICE THE SERVICE whose aim is to prevent the introduction of animal and plant pests and diseases into New Zealand, wants men and women who desire: * An interesting and permanent career. * A responsible position. * Outdoor work. * Meeting people from all over the world. * A smart uniform. * Good salary, promotion prospects and staff benefits. * Work at Auckland and Wellington. SPECIFICALLY it seeks applications from young men and women who have: * Maturity and personality. * Experience and minimum qualifications of a Diploma in Horticulture or Agriculture are desirable but not essential. * Good eyesight and full colour vision. Commencing salaries are up to $2720 p.a. depending on qualifications and experience. For further information and application forms contact: The Director-General, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, Wellington. 3620 SECRETARY THE PRESBYTERIAN MAORI SYNOD, Whakatane, invites applications from communicant members of the Church for this position. House provided. Further details of duties and conditions of appontment may be obtained from the Acting Secretary, P.O. Box 72, Whakatane, with whom applications close on January 28,1969. 3376