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Situations Vacant Situations Vacant _ ~ Department of Scientific and. n , i Industrial Research <i I * ii J Fruit and Trees ~ SCIENTISTS ~ The newly formed DSIR Fruit and Trees has ~ ~ vacancies for three Scientists to work on ~ II temperate tree fruit physiology, with a focus on i. d kiwifruit ancl pipfruit. The Division draws n 1 ' together the skills of several research groups and < 1 11 the appointees will be joining an experienced 11 '' team with a national perspective. These 1 ’ " vacancies are located at DSIR Te Puke Research '' Orchard, DSIR Riwaka Research Centre, and the ( , ' DSIR Fruit and Trees headquarters, Palmerston ~ ~ North. 11 '' The people we are seeking should have: '' ~ • A post graduate degree in plant science ~ H preferably with a proven track record in ~ 11 plant physiology or horticultural science 1i i > • An ability to plan, direct and supervise < 1 1 ' research work " ' 1 • Good written and oral communication skills ' 1 " • An ability to identify research priorities with " " practical industry endpoints '' • Experience with research proposal prepara- ( , \ lion and the sourcing of research funding. ~ 1 • The positions are: . 1 ' n 1. Kiwifruit Physiologist <> " Te Puke " '' To undertake research on the effects of vine , J " ageing on fruit production and fruit quality, H , exogenous growth regulators, rootstock physiol- ~ ~ ogy, and vine responses to environment. The , > , i appointee will be expected to work closely with ,> o the kiwifruit industry within the region. <> „ 2. Kiwifruit and Pipfruit Physiologist „ > Riwaka " '' To undertake research on kiwifruit rootstocks, '' " exogenous growth regulators, vine physiology, " and methods of maximising pipfruit fruit quality. ~ ~ The appointee will be expected to work closely ~ ~ with the kiwifruit and pipfruit industries within ~ ii the region. o '' 3. Environmental Physiologist ” Palmerston North o 11 To undertake research on the interaction <' " between temperate fruit trees/vines and their " " environment particularly with respect to light " '' and temperature. The Division's controlled ,' '' environment facilities will be used in association ( , '' with field based research to investigate industry ~ ~ questions relating to quality fruit production. The ~ ,i appointee will be a member of the Division's n ii team of environmental physiologists. o " For further details and job descriptions contact J' [ " Dr. K Patterson, Division of Horticulture and ( , < ' J Processing, DSIR, Auckland, phone (09) 893-660 ~ ~ or Dr. IJ Warrington, Plant Physiology Division, ( , ( ii DSIR, Palmerston North, phone (063) 680-19. <> ( 11 These are seen as permanent positions but recent < > . i > graduates interested in term appointments are " ( 11 encouraged to apply. '' i> Applications <> j " Please apply in writing enclosing a curriculum " . '' vitae and the names of at least two referees by ' '’ Friday 24th November, 1989 to: ( ' ii " t 11 The Personnel Officer ii j n DSIR, Private Bag " j 11 Palmerston North '' f t T . t T t t T , - J ’ 1

M NJ i . i i SOLICITOR ! WE HAVE VACANCIES FOR SENIOR SOLICITORS i WE HAVE a well established business which is strong ; in service to the rural sector of Canterbury and its ] associated industries, to primary Industry and tour- j ism, and to Corporate, Commercial and Local Body j work. Growth in these areas has led to openings for . senior solicitors with a minimum of three to four years I legal experience to assist our partners in all aspects of this practice. The work will cover the full range of j legal services in these fields and offers opportunities j for specialisation. t We are looking for people who can deal with . clients directly, can work- well In a team, accept 1 responsibility and are prepared to represent the firm in the community. ' The renumeration offered will reflect the level of responsibility and will be fully competitive. There are opportunities for those who succeed to progress to partnership. Applications will be treated in confidence and should include full details of professional experience and qualifications. Please forward your application to: Callum MacLeod, LANE NEAVE RONALDSON, Barristers and Solicitors, P.O. Box 1742, CHRISTCHURCH. (03) 793-720 05 __ nelson polytechnic STAFF VACANCY ■ HEAD OF DEPARTMENT ; MARLBOROUGH * NET SON POLYTECHNIC is seeking to appoint a Head of Department to a new teaching department to be based in Blenheim. The department will provide full and part-time courses in Horticulture, Agriculture, Trades, Office Systems, Computing and Tourism. ‘ ACCESS courses over a wide range of subjects will also - be provided. t We are looking for a manager who is innovative and who has strong management and communication . skills. Experience in developing courses and strategic planning is an advantage. Tertiary qualifications are f required and previous teaching in a tertiary institu- , tion would be desirable. For further information, a copy of a job description and an application form contact: ‘ Director’s Secretary, NELSON POLYTECHNIC, 1 Private Bag, NELSON. 1 Applications for this position close at noon, jimber 15, with the Director.