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Situations Vacant Situations Vacant TRANSPORT ADMINISTRATION OFFICER NELSON IRVINES FREIGHTLINES LTD, a major private transport company based in Nelson, seeks to employ an experienced person to take control of claims, quotations, and general operational administration. The person we seek should be experienced in transport, have good communication skills, and be able to relate to clients at all levels. A knowledge of container movements would be an advantage. An attractive remuneration will be negotiated and all applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Written applications should be made in the first Instance to: The General Manager, Irvines Freightlines Ltd P.O. Box 5025, PORT NELSON laalW UNIVERSITY OF WAIKATO Computing Positions The University of Waikato currently has available a number of professional positions In its Computer Services Centre. The Computer Services Centre provides computer facilities and software support for the research, teaching and some administration activity on campus. It attempts to maintain state of the art equipment and currently has a network of 4 DEC VAX computers and 250 work-stations distributed on campus. Opportunities have arisen for well qualified computer professionals to join our small team working on a wide range of applications In a pleasant environment. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR COMPUTER SERVICES Vacancy No. 8533 The appointee will have responsibility for a range of duties including the day-to-day running of the University's academic computing facilities. This will include all operational matters and technical services. Some other management duties such as budgeting will be required. The appointee will have had appropriate professional experience, proven administrative skills, experience with staff support and preferably a knowledge of DEC computers. The initial salary will be in a range $31,500 — $35,110 for Computer Managers. COMPUTING CONSULTANT Vacancy No. 8520 The primary responsibilities In this position will be in the general support of academic staff and graduate students with various computing problems. The appointee will provide Individual help to users as well as "in-house" courses on general facilities and packages. Applicants should have a higher degree: experience with a range of packages such as SPSS, SAS, BMDP, MINITAB and NAG (and emphasis In numerical and statistical software); some programming experience; and a generally detached and critical attitude to computing. Sound written and oral communications skills and an ability to relate well to a wide range of users are required. Salary will be in a range $25,599 —$30,519 or $31,500—535,110. COMPUTER PRQFESSIONAL/SYSTEMS and PROGRAMMING Vacancy No. 8534 This person will Join the University’s systems and programming team. She or he will share the load of "systems” tasks Including maintenance of supported software and customising systems to the university’s requirements. The appointee will also be expected to I take a particular Interest In computer graphics. Applicants should have a degree In Computer Science or equivalent as well as substantial programming experience In a variety of programming languages. Working with staff computer users is an essential aspect of the Job, and therefore sound communication skills are expected. Familiarity with DEC'S VMS operating system would be a distinct advantage. The salary will be In a range $25,599—530,519 or $31,500—535,110 for Professional Data Processing staff. USER SUPPORT/ MICROCOMPUTERS Vacancy No. 8535 This person will be expected to take a share in support of academic staff and graduate students with general computing problems and a particular Interest in microcomputer developments on campus. The appointee will be expected to become fully familiar with microcomputer hardware and software in common use on campus. They will establish guidelines for selection of microcomputers and will have a clear view of the balance between the central and distributed facilities. Applicants should have a degree in Computer Science or relevant experience and a good knowledge of current developments In microcomputers. Experience with DECs VMS operating system and knowledge of digital electronics would also be desirable. Sound written and oral communications skills and an ability to relate well to a wide range of people are critical. Salary will be In a range $25,599 —$30,519 or $31,500—535,110 for Professional Data Processing staff. COMPUTER SUPPORT PERSON/PROGRAMMER SOCIAL SCIENCES/ HUMANITIES Vacancy No. 8538 This appointment will be made to Computer Services, but the appointee will be seconded in the first Instance to the Schools of Humanities and Social Sciences. Duties will include helping staff and graduate students dto use and programme central and microcomputer facilities; document facilities and packages; assist with the preparation of Computer Aided Instruction material and provide programmer support for a laboratory of microcomputers. Applicants should preferably have a degree in social sciences and computing. Sound, written and oral communications skills and ability to relate well to a wide range of people is essential. The salary offered will be in the range $17,730 — $24,453 for Programmers. COMPUTER SUPPORT PERSON/PROGRAMMER MATHEMATICS Vacancy No. 8537 This appointment will be made to Computer Services but the appointee will be seconded in the first instance to the department of Mathematics. Duties will involve the support of the staff and graduate students In Mathematics Including the development and co-ordination of computer software used by staff and students. Applicants should have a degree in Computer Science or Mathematics. Programming experience with some or all of the following languages is desirable: FORTRAN, PASCAL, C and LISP. Teaching experience In mathematics at tertiary or secondary level would be an advantage. Salary will be in the range $17,730—524,453 for Programmers. To apply: Applications, quoting the appropriate vacancy number should include a full resume of personal details, educational and employment history, copies of relevant papers and the names and addresses of two referees. Contact telephone numbers and the date available to commence should be included. (Note: salaries quoted in all positions are currently under review). Equality of employment opportunity Is University policy. Applications close with the Registrar, University of Waikato, Private Bag, Hamilton, on Friday, January 17, 1980.