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Situations Vacant Situations Vacant ©Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries SCIENTIST . PLANT NUTRITION RUAKURA SOIL AND PLANT RESEARCH STATION Vacancy No. 1448 TO STUDY the mineral nutrition of horticultural crops, the identification of critical nutrient concentrations in tissues and fertiliser, requirements for a wide range of crops. QUALIFICATIONS: PhD or Honours degree in Science or Agriculture. RUAKURA SOIL AND PLANT RESEARCH STATION TECHNICIAN Vacancy No. 1452' AN ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN is required for regular maintenance, repair and overhaul of the wide range of electronic instruments and other equipment used by research staff. The appointee will also be involved in the design, construction and modification of electronic instruments and apparatus for specialised projects. Preference will be given to applicants with NZCE or equivalent qualifications, or analogue and digital experience. Applications should be made on form PSl7a (obtainable from any Post Office), accompanied by copies of educational qualifications and testimonials, quoting Vacancy No. 1448 or 1452 and be sent to: SENIOR EXECUTIVE OFFICER. ■ (Personnel Services), Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries. PRIVATE BAG, WELLINGTON. Applications close on March 24. 1982. ©Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries SCIENTIST SOIL FERTILITY INVERMAY AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH CENTRE Vacancy No. 1447 A VACANCY EXISTS within the soils section at Invermay Research Centre for a person to study major plant nutrients, particularly sulphur, in the fertiliser/soil pasture/animal system. The purpose of the work is to evaulate the performance of different forms of fertilisers and develop methods for deriving fertiliser requirements for pasture maintenance. The work will involve field and glasshouse trials, and associated laboratory studies of chemical processes in the soil. QUALIFICATIONS: Honours degree and preferably a Ph.D in soil science, chemistry or related subjects. Inquiries to:— DR A. G. SINCLAIR, Scientist, INVERMAY AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH CENTRE, PRIVATE BAG, MOSGIEL. ' TELEPHONE MOSGIEL 3809 (BUSINESS). CHIEF FISHERIES OFFICER HEAD OFFICE VACANCY NO. 1450 THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES REQUIRE A PERSON FOR THE POSITION OF CHIEF FISHERIES OFFICER IN ITS FISHERIES MANAGEMENT DIVISION. THIS POSITION INVOLVES THE OVER-ALL MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION OF THE FISHERIES OFFICERS GROUP AND ASSISTING THE DIRECTORATE TO DETERMINE AND FORMULATE POLICY, OBJECTIVES, PLANS AND PRIORITIES WITHIN THE DIVISION. SOME EXPERIENCE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF FIELD STAFF WOULD BE ADVANTAGEOUS. s APPLICATIONS QUOTING THE GIVEN VACANCY NUMBER SHOULD BE MADE ON FORM P.S. 17A (OBTAININABLE FROM ANY POST OFFICE) AND SENT TO: SENIOR-EXECUTIVE OFFICER, (PERSONNEL SERVICES), MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES. PRIVATE BAG, WELLINGTON. APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON MARCH 24. 1982. SECRETARY NEW ZEALAND TRADES CERTIFICATION BOARD THE N.Z. TRADES CERTIFICATION BOARD is a statutory body responsible for the examination annd certification of persons wishing to practise in the trades. The Board wishes to appoint a Secretary and Chief Executive to replace Mr F. P. Torrance who is retiring after 15 years service. The Secretary is an employee of the Board whose salary and conditions of employment are determined by the Board. In addition to servicing the Board, the Secretary is responsible for the efficient management of a busy office which provides for the examination and certification of persons practising about 90 trades throughout New Zealand. The principal requirements will be relevant management experience and the proven ability to administer a system of exacting routines which include the appointment and servicing of examiners, moderators and Prescription Committees. The Secretary controls the financial affairs of the Board who in 1981 met expenditure in excess of §1 million derived principally from examination fees. The work of the Secretary generates a wide range of contacts with the industrial, commerical, agricultural and educational communities and the Board wishes to appoint a person skilled in the establishment of good working relationships who will be quick to engender trust and co-operation. A knowledge of trades training or education and related activities would be an advantage. Commmencing salary will be in the range $24,739 to $30,977. Applications and enquiries will be treated in strict confidence and should be addressed to the Chairman. N.Z. Trades Certification Board. P.O. Box 9449. Wellington.