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NEW COMMERCIAL CORPORATIONS-SENIOR EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS The restructuring of the New Zealand Post Office into three separate enterprises will take effect fl "W— A ■ I from 1 April 1987. The new corporations, provisionally known as New Zealand Post Limited, fl IMEb W I Mlvll I EbUf Post Office Bank Limited and Post Office Telecom Limited, will operate competitively and fl profitably in a commercial capacity. I RetNo.PTts RelNo.P7ir Applicants for the following key positions are sought to join the teams of experienced senior fl Pnnoiinl lUlonoriAt* PaHaKnl Mamamab managers who will lead the respective organisations to achieve their business objectives. All I UdlClcil lYlcUlclllßr 1161181 di lYldllaUCl positions are based in Wellington I |U| ar kPtilin Anti PpFCniinpl Remuneration packages for these positions have been designed to attract top level fl ■tj CillU rvIOUIIIIUI candidates. Detailswill be discussed at interview. I This senior P° sitlon has been established to develop and fl ■ ■ UUUuI IvRCIIICIMvIIIvIIb implement human resource strategies to meet the organisation's Peat Marwick Mitchell& Co(Bank) WD ScOtt-DH&S( p OSt) a nd p AMar l a gement Consultants I Tbisroleisvitaltothede.elopmenrolNewZealandPostLimited Ltd (Telecom) will be undertaking the interviews and assessments of candidates to short list I a,,,comeraeii, orientalbusinessenterprise Stage. However, in the first instance, applications should be addressed to the Establishment ■ The General Manager Marketing and Product Management, plans. Support includesa Manager Personnel, Manager Industrial Boards’ Coordinator, PO Box 4096 Wellington. Applications will be treated in the strictest I reporting directly to the Chief General Manager, has two prime Relations, Manager Training and some 30 staff within the confidence and handled only by the Coordinator and the consultants. No information will be I • Development ofthe organisation's marketing policy, involving ThT General Manager Personnel is a senior post with released to any Other persons without your prior permission. fl strategies on positioning, product design and profitability, accountability for the initiation of change and the creation of an . -ax ■ x- x. , xx . , ■■ I . pricing and promotion. environment within which line management can achieve its Written applications should be submitted quoting the relevant reference number for the I • Direction of productmanagementtofacilitateachievementof objectives in a labour-intensive organisation. position(s) you are interested in I set performance targets and financial objectives. Primary responsibilities will include the development of national p ur yuu are.r nerebieu in. ■ Th he g , Manager not , sets the overall standards po|icie * in % spect of recruilmenti terms an p d conditions of ■ and climate for the development of innovative and aggressive employment, performance measurement systems and "fl marketing initiatives, but also prov.des strong functional direction manpower planning. Close liaison with Regional Management | to the product sales operations to ensure that they have the tools, wi|| £ |so essen a tial s 0 that newly established personnel RRBE 1 ! IFAk/tflfl I I framing and specialist support to achieve marketing objectives. procedures can be decentralised as much as possible. POST OFFICE TELECOM LIMITED I I e ■<. a tea m °'market research and advertising specialists. aspects of Personnel Management Ret No. T 724 Ret No. T 725 fl Suitable candidates will be able to demons rate: • personal attributes of energy, innovative thinking and high ■ • Sound knowledge of Marketing disciplines gained through results orientation General Manager Controller of Finance I • Successful strategy development and resultant revenue * bustaTss and technk^ues° Wled^e ° f M ** fl achievement in a senior Marketing role M B*PFQfIH tlPl ’ be Controller of Finance is the top financial position in the new fl • Proven capability in managing peopleand financial resources ® wWllllwl organisation, reporting directly to the Chief Executive. The fl and in developing positive customer relationships This senior position has been established to develop and “ I Z Well developed interpersonal and commdhication skills imolement human resource nolicies and nractires that enable functions to ensure effective control of tne business and fl • Creative flair and enthusiasm, assertive and persuasive mpiement numan resource policies ana practices tnat enaoie maximise the utilisation of its financial resources. fl . leadershio the organisation to achieve its new business objectives. The Principal accountabilities will be to develop financial strategies I ra J Mai l a 9 er Pers °nnel will report to the Chief Executive as and supporting accounting policies and procedures; to manage I Ret No. P7lB Ret No. P 719 a member of the senior management team which will lead the funding requirements and investments; to evaluate business fl - I General Manager Corporate Solicitor/ Management and Personnel Administration, the General Chief Executive and the Board of Directors I ... ** a ' ■ Manager will oversee manpower planning, recruitment, career The Controller will be supported by a team of specialist staff I FjlldllCfi COIHI)<il1V SCCrCtOH/ development, remuneration and industrial relations functions. In under Assistant Controllers-Treasury and Accounting & I 1 UUUIUIUI J ronhfrhannn in'forifnninnv and nnm i Planning. Close liaison is required with the General Managers of fl The General Manager Finance will lead the financial function of The role of Corporate Solicitor/Company Secretary is a senior nrLpnfq i inioiinrhaiionnac an ° C ° mmerCia P racllces ’ Tnis role all business operations and support functions to provide advice ■ the new organisation, reporting directly to the Chief Executive. advisory position, reporting directly to the Chief General Manager. FnXnv innnvativa fhinuinn ana = etrnnr. itc atr and assistance with budgeting and financial reporting. ■ Support staff will include about 30 personnel underthe Manager The prime responsibility is to continually evaluate the legal ' harkad h/ cnndbnn'n nnm ° reS d • orienlatlon ! The telecommunications organisation will be operating in a I Planning and Financial Reporting and the Manager Treasury. implicationsofNewZealandPost’sbusinessactivitiesJnorderto hanned dt n ' co l nmunicallon ana |r| terpersonai rapidly changing business environment and initial needs will be ■ Principal accountabilities will include effective control of the identify and anticipate difficulties and recommend solutions to ctraton'oc and n t lO emen or the P rovis ' on of adequate financial information on ■ financial resources of the business, recommending appropriate management This preventative role is critical as deregulation a caniArpTrcnnn i ■" C - d' i ih product/service profitability and for the development of modern ■ accounting policies to the Chief Executive and Board of Directors, brings the organisation into greater contact with general Lu n » J S requirea Tor tnis role ' Wltn . computerised accounting and information systems with significant ■ managing funding requirements, analysing business risks and commercial law as well as statutory regulations. S 3 decentralisation. I opportunities and controlling operational and capital expenditure Key elements of the job are: and familiarity with the latest developments and practices in the A fully qualified professional is sought for this position, with I plans. • Providing legal advice to Head Office and Regional nualH ratfnn<; Or ' pre eraD y su PP orted °y relevant tertiary proven experience and achievement in a senior finance role. A I Initially the primary challenge will evolve from the need to provide Management qua ica ons. sound knowledge of investment, taxation and computer '■ financial information on product/service profitability and to build • Liaison with external solicitors applications will also be required, as well as competitive ■ a co-ordinated financial management information system which • Management of the Legal Office business acumen and strong communication skills. ■ will identify key performance measures. Emphasis will be on the • Representative activities Ref. No. T 722 | provision of a computerised, modern accounting system with as • Company secretarial responsibilities . —— ■ great a degree of decentralisation as possible and to play a Suitable candidates will be able to demonstrate: lul AVIflfiPT I dominant role in raising management awareness of overall • A legal qualification (minimum LLB) UUilul Ul ■! IUIIUIjUI ■ business financing and performance. •At least seven years professional legal experience, with a ■ ■ I The person we seek to establish this new function will be fully proven background in commercial law IVlul iCBTIHU I qualified academically, with a proven record of achievement in a • Sound knowledge of business management practices and wJ ■ senior financial management position. A sound knowledge of company secretarial responsibilities The General Manager Marketing, reporting to the Chief Significant pressures will be placed on the organisation’s ■ investment, taxation, computerisation and competitive business • Advisory experience at senior management level Executive, will be a key contributor to the development and Marketing Division to stay abreast of international developments ■ acumen will also be.required, as well as the ability to represent • Strong communication and negotiation skills achievement of the organisation’s commercial objectives. in telecommunications products and services and to compete in ■ New Zealand Post at financial conferences. Prime responsibility will be for the development of marketing a rapidly changing domestic business environment ■ strategies, including the introduction of new products and To succeed in this challenging role, the successful candidate will ■ services, and for the oversight of the marketing operations of the require: organisation. • Proven experience in a senior marketing role in a high The General Manager will direct planning, market research, technology environment B — — him pricing and forecasting activities for network services and • Sound knowledge of marketing disciplines gained through ■ b terminal products, and exercise an advisory and monitoring role relevant tertiary qualifications ■ I IT ImIIWIb I in respectofthedistrictsalesand marketingoperations.Thusthe • The ability to lead and motivate staff and to foster positive B General Manager not only sets standards and facilitates the customer relationships B R . N nynn climate for the development of innovative and competitive • Innovative thinking, enthusiasm and the drive to turn ideas B mbl no. orui ner. no. oruz marketing policies, but also provides strong functional direction into profitable business B IMonOMOV to the sales operations to ensure they have the specialist support, ■ lldltSlCll IVlClllut|Ul FlllClllwlCll uUllllUllwi promotional tools and training in selling skills and customer B „ ** relations to achieve marketing objectives. B Dntaii RsHllflUH The successful candidate will co-ordinate and control the B nUtCIII DCIIIHIIIU Accounting and Financial functions of the Bank, supporting fl , . x . ,•* ■„ management with the provision of information to assist in ■ Reporting to the Chief Executive the successful candidate will operational decisions. Reporting to the Chief Executive the ■ assume responsibility for the efficient and effective operation and Financial Controller has a support staff incorporating the financial, d« ma TT'in ma T7QI I tong-term profitability of the Retail Banking business of the . management, systems and taxation responsibilities. The Ref. No. T73u Ret. No. T 731 ■ Corporation. The position will be assisted by a full complement of development and establishment of computerised accounting A Diißblia Dnlnl'inHn I support staff at both Bank Head Office and regional levels. and financial information systems to improve the accuracy of Ghief Auditor runnc Relations I o p ™7 c b overall co oramaiion or me reran canning cosiness, ineoyersigni Candidates will be fully qualified accountants with extensive This is a senior management position reporting in a staff role to lUlflllSmOF fl and implementation of operational policy, and the ensuring of a commercial sector experience at Chief Accountant level or the Chief Executive, and to the Board when so directed. IvImIICIUwI fl high standard of customer service and product development equivalent The ability to lead and manage staff is essential, Responsibility is for the management and control of all Audit . < c h k I Applicants should have extensive experience in Retail Banking, together with proven technical expertise. •resources undertaking independent appraisal activities for the This position, reporting directly to the Chief Executive, has been ■ and currently be operating at Senior Management level. The review of onprations and svstems within the oraanisation The established to manage public relations and corporate ■ ability to determine business objectives and to motivate line communicationrequirementssothattheorganisaffondevelops I management is essential. with all General Managers in order to set priorities on resource maintai a pub he profile that is consistent with its business fl use and provide support for the overall security and integrity of objectives. The Public Relations Manager will ensure that the H R7nq n_< 0704 the telecommunications network desired image of the organisation is promoted persuasively and fl Ret No. 8703 Ret No. 8704 Intheearlystagesofdevelopmentoftheneworganisationandin accurately, both internally to its staff and externally to customers, H M C k «*A*AM*«* ’ Dawaommal Daaaiivaaa I Information Systems Personnel Resources . increase (he awareness ol managers at all levels on <he strateglesandsupportlngmechanismsco.ordlnaSonandcontrol | BllailSmnr Matl9H«lr importance of internal controls of the provision of information of a corporate nature; liaison with ■ IVIdIICiUQr IVldllClllGl • orovide commentary and assessment of the adeouaev of the news media and other exlernal agencies; development and ■ M . wJ eternal controls built into the account™ and financial implementation of corporate promotions; monitoring and analysis fl The Information Systems Manager is responsible for the planning The newly created position of Personnel Resources Manager is information svstems 9 of feedback on the effectiveness of communication activities; ■ and cost effective provision of data processing facilities for the responsible for devising, developing, implementing and directing • measure oerformance aoainst plans and provide advice on advice and liaison with senior management in Head Office and fl Bank. The position reports to the Chief Executive and has three the Bank’s personnel, industrial and training policies. nerformance measurement methods and svstems the districts. Communication mediums may include in-house ■ reporting managers responsible for operating the information The successful appointee will be supported by two senior Overall the reauirement is to orovide manaaement with relevant newspapers, bulletins, videotex, teletex, video as well as fl services unit as a profit centre. managers. Specific responsibilities include determining policy anaivcp'c nnininne and rernmmendatinnq which will ecnnnmiraiiv advertising, sponsorship, publications and presentations. ■ The appointee will be required to market the services of the unit manpower planning, negotiation of industrial matters, advice to imorove the control structure and subsequent efficiency of the Suitable applicants will be able to demonstrate: B where practicable. There is a committment to the development management on legislative impact and the establishment of enterorise m y e experience in a senior Public Relations/Corporate H and implementation of sophisticated technological facilities. various assessment systems. AnniirnntQ chniiid h p nrnfA<?<;innaiiu onaiifipd and hava hpid Communication role in a major commercial organisation, I Applicants should possess a high degree of technical ability, Candidates will need to be fully conversant with the broad related positions nf epninr Ipvpl re<mnn<?ihilitu inriiidinn staff preferably in a‘high tech’environment I however, senior management skills and team leadership spectrum of requirements of the Personnel function within a manaaement A broad knowledae of commercial business * evidence of good relationships and credibility with senior fl experience are also necessary. large organisation. Particular ability in industrial relations, practice and an understanding of computer operations is media representatives . . fl SZft P °' iCy developrnent and required « p p e broad knowledge of Communications techniques and ■ implementation are essential. q developments, preferably supported by a relevant tertiary ■ qualification fl • high level journalistic, editorial and presentation skills 'fl • creative flair, sound judgement and meticulous attention to B p e £ n - 3795 Ret No. 8706 detail fl I Products Manager Chief Auditor Ret No T 744 Ret No T 745 I This position reports to the General Manager Retail Banking and ReportingtotheChiefExecutivetheabovepositionisresponsible nei. no. 1 zhh . b i s responsible for marketing, product development and the for the management and control of the Audit resources, which Pnmnonif Cnnvaf'llHl TVaaCMIFOF ■ promotion ofthe retail banking services. undertake independent appraisal activities for the review of (jOfllMdliy wwvi wldl V irUdwlllUl fl Supporting managers assist in the areas of marketing, promotions, operations within the corporation. The Chief Auditor has J * .... .fl methods and business systems. sub-ordinate staff at both Head Office and regional level, The Company Secretary will be accountable to the Post Office This position reports directly to the Controller of Finance. fl Specific duties include the identification of market needs, liaison responsible across a wide range of activities conducted to Telecom Board of Directors for its administrative affairs and Responsibilities include the management and control of the ■ with the banks, advertisers, and the provision of promotional improve the efficiency of the organisation. ensure that all legal and statutory requirements are complied organisation's cash resources, working capital levels, funding fl material. Candidates should hold a tertiary degree and be a qualified with. The position acts as a focal point for liaison with the Board, and investment decisions and the development and subsequent ■ Applicants must be experienced marketers or currently involved A.C.A. Senior audit experience is essential, preferably with and at the same time maintains close working relationships with operation of an investment function. Support is provided by ■ j n product development and management within a large exposure to the banking and financial services sector, the Chief Executive and all General Managers so as to maintain a officers in charge of the three key areas of funding, investments b organisation. An understanding of the financial services, and sound understanding of business developments. and working capital management Close liaison will be maintained fl banking industry in particular, is desirable. Key responsibilities are to provide legal advice to the Board, with with the Controller of Finance who is responsible for overall ■ constant review of the external legal environment to perform coordination and control, District Managers who are responsible ■ those duties as defined by statute and ensure that statutory for their own utilisation of resources and working capital and the ■ obligations of the Directors are carried out to advise on the legal Chief Auditor who is responsible for independent appraisals. I Ret No 8707 implications of Board decisions and interpret the business’s legal In a rapidly changing business climate the Treasurer will initially ■ ■ rights in relation to the actions of others. need to direct attention to acquiring the specialist resources ■ Dllhlio The person we seek will hold a relevant professional qualification needed to develop and support the investment and funding ■ lUwllw IIvICItIUIIO and have proven experience at a similar level in a commercial functions. High priority will also need to be given to bringing ■ enterprise. Sound communication skills will be required with the about managerial awareness of the impact on profitability of ■ nil a mam ab ability to operate effectively within the increasing sophistication working capital levels and the necessity to identify competitive ■ ■wl Ul iCiy Ul of the business community, on behalf of a socially as well as performance standards. fl Th p ... Rp | atjnn _ M anaQpr '<s nrimp resoonsibilities are to technically oriented operation. The appointee will be required to make policy recommendations, | L on S?the cSooratiorts Xe "taintain sound relationships with banking and other financial I P' o ™® 7® manner and t 0 institutions and represent the organisation at appropriate fl co-ordinate corporate public relations activ es. rp.. /t S a H fl . Specific duties will include the development of communication Applicants will be professionaily qualified and have a successful I strategies, methods practices and monitoring programs together . commercial record of management and control in the areas of I with the provision of specialist advice to managers at al levels 0 I required by appXcanU indude jounaiienr. a K } fl business administration, marketing, and communication. The I position reports to the Chief Executive reflecting the importance fl with which the Corporation views this role.