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Situations Vacant Situations Vacant ■MINISTRY OF ENERGY SECRETARY OF ENERGY THE PRESENT Secretary of Energy retires in March 1986. The appointment of a successor will be made in terms of Section 29 of the State Services Act 1962. The Position: The successful applicant will be the chief advisor to the Minister of Energy on all matters relating to the identification of indigenous energy resources, the management of those resources and the supply and demand for energy. The post is also responsible for research and development, conservation, licensing and the regulation of the energy sector. At present the production and supply of electricity and coal are included in the duties of the Secretary of Energy. The Government is, however, currently investigating the feasibility of taking these functions out of the Public Service and, if this occurs, they will cease to be part of the Secretary of Energy’s responsibilities. The Person: The Commission is seeking a person to fill this post who has already demonstrated competence at a senior level in a technically oriented organisation. They should have well-devel-oped management skills, an ability to understand and succeed in a technical organisation and an ability to lead a group of professions from different disciplines towards common goals. Ideally the appointee will have a tertiary qualification in engineering, science or economics. The Rewards: The position is that of a Grade IB Public Service permanent head. As a permanent head the appointee will be expected to contribute towards the over-all management of the Public Service and may be given the opportunity to transfer to other work at a similar or higher level. Inquiries or applications should be addressed to: The Secretary, State Services Commission, Private Bag, Wellington. The vacancy will close October 18. TOP MANAGEMENT APPOINTMENT ELECTRICITY DIVISION MINISTRY OF ENERGY THE ELECTRICITY DIVISION of the Ministry of Energy has recently been restructured as part of an ongoing programme to make it more commercial. One change resulting from this restructuring has been the establishment of four positions which will form the top management team for the commercial operations of the Division. Applications for these positions are now being sought from people who have already demonstrated their competence at a senior management level. Although the appointees will be responsible for particular activities, it is expected that they will adopt a general management approach towards the achievement of the Division’s commercial objec"chief GENERAL MANAGER THIS POSITION reports to the Deputy Secretary of the Division and is responsible for all commercial operations. The appointee will be required to establish a commercial approach within the Division and to ensure it achieves its financial objectives. Reporting to the Chief General Manager will be the: ® General Manager, Corporate Services ® General Manager, Production @ General Manager, Projects The appointee must have demonstrated competence at a senior management level in a commercial enterprise (preferably in an industrial setting.) Ideally they will have a tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline, l.e. an engineering degree and/or a business studies degree. The appointee must be commercially oriented. GENERAL MANAGER CORPORATE SERVICES THE APPOINNTEE will be responsible for management of the Corporate Services Group which comprises three sub-groups involved in the following functions: • Corporate Services — Corporate Planning, finance, management support, forecasting tariffs • Engineering development — Research, transmission and general development, siting and approvals • Support Services — Computer services, personnel, legal, administration, supply services. Applicants should have had broad managerial experience at a senior level and ideally this experience wijl be across a number of the work areas listed GENERAL MANAGER PRODUCTION THE APPOINTEE will be responsible for management of the Production Group to ensure the generation and transmission of bulk electricity within New Zealand to supply authorities and authorised customers. Applicants should have had comprehensive experience, including some years at senior management level, in electricity generation and transmission. GENERAL MANAGER PROJECTS THE APPOINTEE will be responsible for management of the Projects Group to ensure the efficient and safe design, construction and commissioning of generating and transmission facilities while having continual regard for environment Issues. Applicants should have a comprehensive background in the engineering industry, including some years at senior management level in the field of design, construction and commissioning of facilities involving heavy electrical and/or mechanical plant. Further details of the positions can be obtained from: THE SECRETARY, STATE SERVICES COMMISSION, PRIVATE BAG, WELLINGTON. to whom applications should also be sent on form PSI7A (which is available from any Post Office.)

ASMUSS-SEALOL (NZ) LTD MECHANICAL SEALS SALES ENGINEER AS A PROFESSIONAL COMPANY in the manufacture and marketing of sealing products, we require an honest highly self motivated sales engineer to join our experienced successful team and manage our South Island territory. Ideally he will be based in Christchurch and from an engineering trade, pump orientated background and capable of communicating at all levels. Some out of town travel is required (approx. 2 weeks in 4). The successful applicant will be offered an attractive salary, use of a company vehicle and company superannuation after a qualifying period. Resume and applications should be sent to: The Sales Manager, P.O. Box 1658, CHRISTCHURCH.