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Situations Vacant Situations Vacant Ministry of Works x±/ and Development VACANCY 779 ECONOMIST HEAD OFFICE of Ministry of Works and Development in Wellington seeks an economist to be responsible to the department’s Chief Economist. Applicants should have a proven background in macro-economics, and experience in writing economic reports. Duties of the position are varied. Ministry of Works and Development maintains national and regional economic models with particular emphasis on the building and construction sector. Training in econometrics, and experience with SAS an advantage. Salary will be in accordance with qualifications and experience. VACANCY 780 SCIENTIST (Computer Liaison) A vacancy exists within the Water and Soil Directorate, Head Office, for a graduate to establish and maintain a hydrological microcomputer programme library, to assist in the development, implementation and documentation of water and soil computer programmes, including hydrological models, and to provide programming support for hydrological data processing operations. Qualifications desired are an engineering or science degree with an emphasis on mathematics and computing. A knowledge of water and soil related subjects is desirable but not essential. VACANCY 781 ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST THE Ministry of Works and Development, Central Laboratories at Gracefield, Lower Hutt are concerned with the testing of engineering materials and the application of experimental techniques in support of the department’s design work. A vacancy exists for an engineering geologist in the Geomechanics Section of the Laboratory which is Involved with the investigation and testing of soil and rock materials related to civil engineering design and construction work. The engineering geologist would form part of a team of engineers, scientists and technicians working in this Section. The work consists of both field and laboratory operations of varied content Including geological logging and testing of materials from boreholes, geological advice on slope stability and foundation investigation and design of structures. Some of the major projects are carried out jointly with the Engineering Geology Section of the Geological Survey, DSIR. Applicants should hold a BSc or higher degree in geology and have had post-graduate work or experience in the field of engineering geology. Appointment will be made on the Public Service Scientists’ salary scale at a level in accordance with qualifications and experience. Persons interested in further Information should contact: MR JOHN WOOD, Central Laboratories, MINISTRY OF WORKS AND DEVELOPMENT, P.O. Box 30-845 LOWER HUTT Telephone 683-119, Wellington VACANCY 782 WATER AND SOIL SCIENTIST NAPIER CONTINUED Investigation and development of community irrigation schemes in the Hawke’s Bay and Poverty Bay areas, requires the appointment of a graduate with appropriate qualifications and experience. Some additional wider water and soil responsibilities may be expected. The successful appointee will need to be capable of successfully relating to local authority members, the farming community, and to members of other scientific and technical disciplines over a range of local and central government agencies. Qualifications: A relevant degree Is required. B Ag Scl, with economics or water and soil management content Is preferred. Experience in farm advisory work would be an advantage. Starting salary will be in accordance with qualifications and experience. Further particulars are available from the Staff Officer, Ministry of Works and Development, Private Bag, Napier, or by phoning Mr S. Anaru, District Water and Soil Officer, phone 58-196 Napier. VACANCY 783 FOOTWEAR AND LEATHERGOODS INSPECTOR WE have a vacancy for a Footwear and Leathergoods Inspector In either Auckland or Wellington. Qualifications required: extensive practical experience at senior level in the footwear industry. A knowledge of allied trades an advantage. Travel away from headquarters estimated to be 60 days per year. Salary according to qualifications and experience. Applications for the above vacancies close on February 8, 1984, with the Assistant Staff Officer, Ministry of Works and Development, P.O. Box 12041, Wellington North. Applicants should use form PS 17A which is obtainable from Post Offices, and quote the relevant vacancy number. Only copies of testimonials should be enclosed. Assistance may be given to a married appointee required to move household.

WHANGAREI OIL REFINERY EXPANSION PROJECT PLATE WELDERS CBI are field erecting large oil storage tanks for the Refinery Expansion at Marsden Point. Additional experienced plate welders are required to make x-ray quality welds in plate steel in thicknesses up to 30mm. Successful applicants must pass ASME Section IX 20mm plate test in horizontal, vertical and overhead positions. Expected period of employment is from February through June 1984. Normal travelling costs and single status accommodation will be provided to those employed from outside the Whangarei area. For further information and application forms, contact: CBI NEW ZEALAND LTD P.O. BOX 1047, WHANGAREI PHONE RUAKAKA 27310 COLLECT