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Situations Vacant Situations Vacant DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SCIENTIST NATIONAL RADIATION LABORATORY, CHRISTCHURCH SCIENTIST REQUIRED to work in the laboratory’s environmental section. Duties will be mainly general analytical environmental chemistry and applicants should be familiar with modem Instrumental techniques. Duties will also include some environmental radio monitoring. QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED: Good honours of PhD in chemistry with specialisation in analytical chemistry. Experience in radiochemistry an advantage. Salary according to qualifications and experience. Applicants should use form PS7A, obtainable from any post office, and forward to the Staff Clerk, Department of Health, P.O. Box 5013, Wellington, by November 9, 1983. DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS MATHEMATICS GRADUATES THE DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS in Christchurch has vacancies for graduates with drive and initiative who are Interested in joining a team which is responsible for the maintenance and development of statistical index numbers. The range of existing indexes includes the Consumers Price Index, Producers Price Index and the Capital Price Index. Applicants should preferably have a good university degree in Mathematics or Mathematical Statistics, with Economics as a supporting subject, although the latter is not essential. The positions offer a favourable opportunity for Mathematics and Economics graduates to apply their educational qualification in an area of work which has key importance in New Zealand’s official statistical information system. Applicants should have an Interest in economic activity and have a desire to use their qualification in an applied area of community signflcance. Applications should be made on form PSI7A obtainable from Post Offices, and sent with copies of references to the Administration Officer, Department of Statistics, Private Bag, Christchurch. Applications will close on Friday, November 4, 1983. Further information can be obtained from Mr Woodhouse on Christchurch 793-700.

DIRECTOR MUSEUM OF AUSTRALIA THE MUSEUM OF AUSTRALIA was established by Active Parliament in 1980 and will have three themes; the history of aboriginal people, the history of Australia since 1788 and the interaction between people and the Australian environment. These themes are to be interwoven in the conceptual interpretation of Australia’s first National Museum of History. The Museum has four main functions: To develop and maintain a national collection of historical material; to exhibit, or to make available for exhibition by others, historical material; to conduct, arrange for or assist in research into matters pertaining to Australian history; and to disseminate information relating to Australian history and information relating to the Museum and its functions. “History” is defined as including the natural history of Australia. The initial planning for the Museum of Australia has been undertaken by an'lnterim Council. The Government has recently approved this Council’s recommendation that the Museum be located on a lakeside site a short distance from the centre of the national capital, Canberra. The entire complex is planned for completion in 1990, marking a significant opening to the last decade of the 20th century and carrying on the momentum of Australia’s Bicentennial in 1988. The Director, who has the powers of a permanent head in the Australian Public Service, will be required to provide intellectual and managerial leadership to the Museum and to give high level advice to the Council of the Museum of Australia. To plan, develop and manage the organisation with full regard to efficiency, economy and innovation; to develop new ideas; to maintain liaison with leaders of relevant bodies and similar institutions in Australia afid overseas; and to bring forward proposals to meet the changing needs of the Museum. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants should have had extensive management experience with knowledge of museums desirable. Imagination, Initiative, vigour and constructiveness of a high order are essential. ANNUAL SALARY: Remuneration will be as determined by the Remuneration Tribunal and is currently sAust49,loo p.a. plus an allowance of sAustl67s, these rates having been determined in July, 1982, and variation of them having been precluded by the salary and Wage Pause Act 1983; prior determinations equated the position to that of a Level 4 Officer in the second division of the Australian Public Service, presently in receipt of sAusts2,3so p.a. plus an allowance. The Salary and Wage Pause Act has been repealed and a new determination can be expected in due course. TERMS OF APPOINTMENT: Initial appointment will be for a maximum of seven years and may be renewed. Superannuation benefits for eligible applicants and other assistance with removal expense and leave entitlements as normally apr pllcable to such appointments will be available. An appointee who is an officer of . the Australian Public Service retains all existing and accruing rights during service with the Museum. A maximum retirement age of 65 t years applies. ; COMMENCEMENT: The successful candidate would be expected to take up duties on a date to be ' negotiated. APPLICATIONS: Applications, marked “Confidential,” should be lodged by November 30,1983, with: * THE CHAIRMAN, MUSEUM Of AUSIMLIA G.P.O. Box 1901, Canberra ACT26OI Applicants should provide the names of up to three referees who may be consulted on their suitability. Further details may be obtained by telephoning the Executive Secretary, Museum of Australia (062) 497-111.

FURNITURE DRIVERS ■ AND PACKERS e EXPERIENCED FURNITURE DRIVER AND PACK1 ERS required for long distance and local removal work. Must be experienced in handling new furniture. Apply in writing with summary of work record and references attached. To: The Managing Director, P.O. Box 858 t NELSON. Y