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Situations Vacant Ministry of B Agriculture * & Fisheries QUANTITATIVE SCIENTIST VACANCY NO. 8234 THE FISHERIES RESEARCH Division. Wellington has vacancies lor scientists with malhetnancal/statistical skills to work in the field of fisheries population dynamics and population assessment. The work is principally concerned with producing mathematical models of fish stocks and fishing processes for the developing deeper water fisheries in New Zealand’s EEZ to enable rational management of these resources. Major aspects of the job are data collection (involving sea trips and other fieldwork), data processing, survey desigrs etc. Some knowledge of computer programming is essential. The minimum qualification required is a good honours degree or PhD. in mathematics, physics or other quantitative science. A salary of $18,377 plus $365 General Wage Order Allowance is offered. Further details can be obtained from Mr R F. Coombs, P.O. Box 19-062. Wellington, or telephone 844-159. SCIENTIST WATER ABSTRACTION VACANCY 8233 THE FISHERIES RESEARCH Division. Christchurch has a vacancy in an environmental survey team studying the effect of water abstraction and impoundment on fish and fisheries values in the rivers of the South Island. The team is just beginning studies on the Rakaia River. The minimum qualification required is a g.iud honours degree or Ph.D. A salary of up to $16,685 plus $365 General Wage Order Allowance is off* red. Further information can be obtained from Dr R. M. McDowall, C/- Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Private Bag. Christchurch or telephone 488-902. TECHNICIAN/TECHNICAL OFFICER (ENTOMOLOGY) PLANT HEALTH DIAGNOSTIC STATION VACANCY NO 8235 A VACANCY HAS occurred for an adaptable officer with a knowledge of insect biology to assist in the preparation of arthropods (mainly insects) for microscope examination, also for management of the collection and records. A related university degree is preferred. Salary in accordance with qualifications and I experience.

BUILDING OVERSEER RUAKURA SOIL AND PLANT RESEARCH STATION VACANCY NO. 8239 DUTIES: To control and direct the duties of the building and maintenance staff and implement the annual building programme for the Station QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED A sound knowledge of the building and associated trades. Ability to control staff. Workshops are located on Rukuhia Research Station. SCIENTIST (MICROBIOLOGIST) VACANCY NO. 8242 THE POSITION is at the Ministry’s new dairy laboratory, located at Wallaceville about 30km north of Wellington. After a period of familiarisation and training, the appointee’s responsibilities will include supervision of routine microbiological analysis of dairy foods, liaison with dairy company laboratories, and investigational work on dairy microbiology. Candidates should hold a good honours degree in microbiology and preference may be given to candidates with post-graduate qualifications A saiary of up to $19,642 plus $365 General Wage Order Allowance may be offered. AGRICULTURAL REPORTER VACANCY NO. 8243 AN OPPORTUNITY HAS occurred for a junior or middle-graded journalist to join the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries’ reporting team. As an MAF journalist you help to bridge the agricultural information gap for scientists, farmers, advisers, businessmen, towns-people, students, politicians and public servants. You’re on the inside reporting economic trends, scientific developments, policy decisions and much else affecting the country’s major industries. As an MAF journalist you are encouraged to find out and report what’s happening — If you don’t believe it, ask around. MAF staff have won five out of the last six annual awards for agricultural journalism. For further information, telephone or write to John Lomas or Cargill McKenzie, Information Services MAF. Box 2298, Wellington, telephone 720376, ext 793. Salaries offered are in accordance with qualifications and experience. All applications quoting the given vacancy number should be made on form PS 17A (obtainable from any Post Office) and sent to: STAFF CLERK , MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES, P.O. BOX 2298, WELLINGTON All applications close on January 10, 1979. 7552 SENIOR CLERK ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT DUE TO A retirement we require a mature person to prepare the day to day layout (display advertising) of “the Press." This is a specialised and exacting job with i plenty of interest and demanding a high level of accurancy and common sense. Ability to communicate and deal with people in various departments is essential The successful applicant will commence duties early February and receive complete training for two months. The salary offered will be in accordance with qualifications and experience. A staff superannuation scheme is available after 12 months’ employment. Please apply ir writing with references to: B F Hastings, Advertising Manager. The Christchurch Press Co. Ltd. P.O. Box 1005, CHRISTCHURCH.