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Situations Vacant BRANCH MANAGER METAL PROTECTION - GRIT BLASTING - PROTECTIVE COATINGS - NEGOTIABLE SALARY-CAR-BENEFITS HEALING INDUSTRIES, LTD, Metal Protection Division, seek an experienced manager to head up their Christchurch operation. The position requires a self-motivated person who will assume responsibility for: * Pricing and contracts. * Staff control and labour relations. . * Sales and general administration. It is expected that the applicant have a good engineering background and a knowledge of surface coatings and corrosion control would be an advantage. The company offers a top remuneration packet (negotiable), with a car provided and future prospects. Reply in writing to: MANAGING DIRECTOR, HEALING INDUSTRIES, LIMITED, Private Bag, Rosebank, Auckland. BILATERAL AID SOLOMON ISLANDS CATTLE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED for the position of Manager for the Solomon Islands Government Cattle Development Project at Kolombangara under the New Zealand bilateral aid programme. The aim of this project is to introduce cattle to a selecter reafforested area of approximately 2600 ha on the island of Kolombangara. New Zealand Government assistance to this project includes the provision of a Project Manager. The current Manager’s two-year assignment finishes shortly and a replacement is now sought commencing in August/September, 1980. Applicants must have broad experience in pasture and cattle development. The emphasis of the position is on establishing suitable grazing conditions and herd development in a semiforested ■ area. The successful applicant will be responsible for consolidating and building upon the progress made during the initial two years of this scheme. In addition to the daily management of the project it will be necessary to deal with a range of problems such as pasture and cattle diseases. Some knowledge of forestry management is preferable though not essential. Applicants should have the ability to control and direct a local work force of up to 40 permanent staff and to liaise closely with the interested local authorities. The location is isolated but comfortable housing is provided. The position could suit a retired or semi-retired farmer though persons of all ages with the above experience should apply. The appointment will be for two years under the terms and conditions applicable to New Zealand Government aid advisers. Salary is negotiable and location and child allowances are also payable. Applicants should send comprehensive details of their work history and relevant qualifications to: — Director of External Aid, MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, Private Bag, WELLINGTON. Applications close on May 30, 1980. New Zealand Electricity A division of the Ministry of Energy CAREERS IN STEAM POWER PLANT OPERATION THE ELECTRICITY DIVISION of the Ministry of Energy is seeking persons for positions of Powerhouse Attendants and Auxiliary Plant Operators at New Plymouth Power Station. > THE APPLICANTS: . Either holding or having experience that will enable them to qualify for Ministry of Transport Certificates of Competency — Boiler Attendant, 2nd or Ist Class Stationary Engine Drivers Certificates, Third Marine Certificate — or have served a mechanical fitting apprenticeship or experience in the operation or maintenance of heavy rotating plant or marine engineering. Every assistance and encouragement will be given with study towards the required qualifications. Divisional training courses are conducted for all levels of development and successful appointees will be required to attend. THE PROSPECTS: Initial appointment will be either as Powerhouse Attendant or Auxiliary Plant Operator (depending upon qualifications and experience), for training in the operation of steam power plant. Promotion is available to higher operating positions either at New Plymouth or other stations such as Huntly. THE PAY AND CONDITIONS: An attractive salary and shift allowance, penal rates, gas allowance and gas leave are provided. Participation in superannuation and welfare society is available. Single hostel accommodation is available. Financial assistance with household removal costs may be given. THE PLACE: New Plymouth Power Station, in New Plymouth City. Five 120 megawatt boiler turbine-generator units, each rated at 376 tonnes of steam per hour at 128 bar and 541 deg C. For further information and for an interview, please contact any of the following: Mr R. A. Burton, Operating Superintendent, telephone 85-693, Private Bag, New Plymouth. —Mr K. A. Bloomfield, District Operations Engineer, telephone 80-169, P.O. Box 1042, Palmerston North. — Miss K. A. Blair, telephone 723-550, Private Bag. Wellington. Applications close on May 21, 1980, with the Staff Officer, Ministry of Energy, Electricity Division. Private Bag, Wellington. Applicants should use form PS 17A, which is available from anv Post Office, and quote Vacancy Number 2985. Onlv copies of testimonials should be enclosed - . WSIO CROP RESEARCH TECHNICIAN WE HAVE A VACANCY for a Technician at our Research Centre near Prebbleton. This is a key position within our crop research unit and offers the successful applicant a wide and interesting selection of duties with excellent future prospects. Practical experience in cropping either on a farm or preferably a research station is essential. An appreciation of experimental methods would be an added advantage. A Dip. Agr. or equivalent or several years experience with crop research is required. Salary paid will be in accordance with qualifications ’and experience. Please apply in writing to:— THE MANAGER, CROP IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATES, P.O. BOX 16272, CHRISTCHURCH.