Local Jobs, Training and Support

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Kia Ora and welcome to this updated listing on 21 NOVEMBER 2024

CURRENT JOBS:

SECTORS

BUSINESS AND ADMINISTRATIONS

• FRESHWATER PROJECT LEAD – TE TĀWHARAU O TE WHAKATŌHEA – Contract position. The Freshwater Lead will collaborate with the Toi Ora Environmental Manager to achieve Toi Ora's strategic environmental goals. You will oversee freshwater projects, ensuring protection, restoration, and enhancement of the native ecosystems within the Whakatōhea rohe. You will require the following experience and skills: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent field experience) in Environmental Management or Science, Project Management or Environmental Planning, proven project management experience, experience in conducting and interpreting environmental impact assessments and audits, knowledge of local and national environmental regulations and policies, proven experience in environmental monitoring, data collection, and site assessments, strong administration skills and experience in report writing, team leadership and management experience. For more information and to apply please follow the link.
• TEAM MEMBERS – CALTEX OPOTIKI ST JOHN STREET - Looking for a new team member to join our team for evening and night shift work to work between the hours of 4.00 pm and 5.00 am. Full or part-time hours available to suit. You must be fit and ready to work. Kitchen and food preparation experience is preferred. Must be a good communicator, reliable, team player, have own transport, be able to work on weekends, and keen to learn. Full training provided. Must have valid NZ work permit. For more information and to apply please follow the link.

COMMUNITY /SOCIAL SERVICES

• COMMUNITY CONNECTOR – POU WHANAU CONNECTOR – TE TĀWHARAU O TE WHAKATŌHEA – Full time position based out of the Opotiki facility or Kawerau office. You will be responsible for providing Māori centered support, through the principles of strength-based recovery for whaiora with complex social needs that are self-referred or referred from another community service. You understand mainstream care models and tools, with the ability to weave in Kaupapa Māori practices, where whānau and mana enhancing goal setting is at the centre of planning. You will require the following experience and skills: a Certificate or Diploma in Peer Support, Pae Tata Pae Tawhiti training is highly regarded, experience in a similar role within community peer support, social work or similar, cultural competency where you work from a Te Ao Māori view, with elements of karakia, manaakitanga, whakawhanaungatanga, kaitiakitanga, whakatau, wananga and whakapapa enrich your practice, and the ability to work with sub-cultures in the community and act as an advocate for whaiora and whānau. For more information and to apply please follow the link.
• HEALTH & SAFETY AND WELLBEING ADVISOR – TE TĀWHARAU O TE WHAKATŌHEA – Full time role reporting to the People and Culture Manager, the Health and Safety Advisor is responsible for overseeing, monitoring and implementing the Health & Safety (H&S) policies and procedures for Te Tāwharau o Te Whakatōhea (TToTW) and Te Pou Oranga o Te Whakatōhea Charitable Trust (TPOoTWCT) and their employees. The position is to ensure the organisation is legally compliant, risks, injuries and health issues in the workplace are reduced, prevented, investigated, and monitored. Strategy, training, and advice is provided, and the well-being of our employees is promoted and enhanced. Experience and skills required: New Zealand Certificate in Workplace Health and Safety Practice (Level 3 or 4) and 2+ years’ experience in a Health & Safety Advisor (or 3-5 years in a H&S Officer) role, familiarity with the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, experience with risk assessments, incident reporting, and hazard management, and strong administrative and communication skills. For more information and to apply please follow the link.
• NEWSPAPER DELIVERY PEOPLE – RUN 1: GRANT ROAD, PETERSON PLACE (24 PAPERS) – OPOTIKI – Looking for reliable and responsible delivery people to join our team (from 10½ to retired). You must be available to deliver the Ōpōtiki News Thursday before 7.30 a.m. To register phone Julie 308 8129 ext 824 or email: circulation@thebeacon.co.nz

HEALTH

• ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG CLINICIAN – TE TĀWHARAU O TE WHAKATŌHEA – Full time position working within Te Pou Oranga o Whakatōhea, the Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Clinician, works to reduce the alcohol and other drug related harm to individuals and their families. You will assist clients to develop pro-social behaviours, to prevent relapse and support the acquisition of knowledge, skills and motivation to initiate change and maintain. Duties and responsibilities include: to provide a clinical service to individuals and Whānau affected by alcohol and other drug issues, to provide effective case management and delivery quality care to individuals and Whānau, using the assessment, planning, implementation case consult, review and evaluation processes, to identify and mobilise immediate intervention and support, to stabilise crisis within 24 – 72 hours, to ensure Whānau are connected with the appropriate follow up interventions, supports and wrap around pathways, to provide greater access to crisis support and services after hours from 1400 hours to 2100 hours, and to report back as required through our internal client database systems. For more information and to apply please follow the link.
• GENERAL PRACTITIONER – TE TĀWHARAU O TE WHAKATŌHEA – Part time position, days and hours negotiable. Based in our Whakatōhea Health Centre as part of the general practice team, (opportunity to work in a mix of on-site and/or online) the General Practitioner (GP) is a qualified and registered medical professional. You will be responsible for providing patient centered, culturally appropriate and individual holistic care to our patients, working alongside our nursing and health care team, you will provide clinical guidance, assistance, education, and support. You will require the following experience and skills: Relevant medical qualification and registration, compliance and proven working experience within a medical practice, previous experience using MedTech, or a similar system, strong relationship building skills within a diverse but predominantly Māori community, the ability to uphold confidentiality, privacy and health and safety protocols, commitment to upholding the integrity of our uara/values, knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and knowledge of Te Whakatōhea me ona tikanga would be highly regarded. For more information and to apply please follow the link.
• RESIDENTIAL NURSE – TE TĀWHARAU O TE WHAKATŌHEA – Full time position to provide culturally safe, holistic nursing care within a kaupapa Māori framework to residents undergoing methamphetamine rehabilitation. The Residential Nurse will play a vital role in supporting the physical, mental, and spiritual health of residents, integrating Māori values and practices in all aspects of care. You will require the following experience and skills: a Current New Zealand Registered Nurse (RN) qualification with a current Annual Practising Certificate, experience in addiction, mental health, or community nursing is highly desirable, knowledge of kaupapa Māori principles and practices with a commitment to working within a Māori framework, effective communication and people skills with the ability to build rapport with residents and whānau, competence in Te Reo Māori and an understanding of Māori culture is an advantage but not essential, ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, ability to work flexible hours including on-call weekends and evening if required, and hold a full and clean current New Zealand or relevant driver’s license. For more information and to apply please follow the link.
• MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTIONS MANAGER– SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES – TE TĀWHARAU O TE WHAKATŌHEA – Full time position reporting to the Social and Health Group Manager in Te Pou Oranga o Whakatōhea. You will oversee the Clinical practices of our Social Services team ensuring Kaimahi are inducted, trained and proficient in client assessment so that we are delivering quality services to our whaiora. You will work closely with the Group Manager and Team Leads, providing goal planning, client engagement, monitor productivity, maintain safe work practices that are in scope, monitor caseloads and maintain staff well-being. You will require the following experience and skills: A relevant tertiary qualification in health, social services, specifically within mental health and addictions, experience working in a kaupapa Māori health and social service environment, proven experience in staff management, training, and development, a strong understanding of client assessment, goal planning, and engagement practices, excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills, an ability to work collaboratively within a team and across the organisation, confidence with technology systems (Client Database, Microsoft Office 365 Products, Monday.com or similar), knowledge of Te Whakatōhea me ona tikanga, and a full & clean Driver’s License. For more information and to apply please follow the link.
• PHARMACIST – OPOTIKI PHARMACY – Full time position available. We are looking for a qualified Pharmacist, preferably with some experience, but not essential. Early-career pharmacists would be welcomed or those seeking an internship. Shorter term positions or longer-term locums would also be considered. You should have high standards, be patient-focused, show initiative, work well in a team, and have great communication skills. Applicants for this position must be a Pharmacist and should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa, APC, Pharmaceutical Society fees and PDA fees paid, training costs to provide services are paid, subsidised accommodation may be available above one of the pharmacies. If you are a graduate Pharmacist, you may qualify for the rural funding via Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora of nearly $12,0000 for your first three years of work. For more information and to apply please follow the link.
• PHARMACY TECHNICIAN – OPOTIKI PHARMACY – Full time position including rostered weekends. We are looking for a fully qualified Grade 5 Pharmacy Technician or PACT, or a trainee Technician, preferably with some experience, but not essential. We may consider an applicant who is interested in a career in pharmacy. You should have high standards, show initiative, work well in a team, and have great communication skills. For more information and to apply please follow the link.

EDUCATION

• EDUCATION GROUP MANAGER – TE TĀWHARAU O TE WHAKATŌHEA – Full time role reporting to the Operations Manager of Te Pou Oranga o Te Whakatōhea Charitable Trust, the Education Group Manager will oversee and manage the development and implementation of Whakatōhea Education services, including Te Puna o Tarawa Early Education Centre, Te Ara Tau – pre-employment, Y2 Hub - Youth to Employment Education, Te Aho Wananga – Business Admin and Horticulture, Toi Whakairo - Whānau Engagement and Oranga Rangatahi – Youth Justice programmes. You will require relevant qualification in education or social development, previous experience in a similar role, as a Team Lead or Manager within Education, proven experience in strategy, business and financial planning, experience developing education and work development programmes, within a Kaupapa Māori context, working within or has established relationships in the public sector, with a proven ability to secure government funding opportunities, and knowledge of Te Whakatōhea me ona tikanga would be highly regarded. For more information and to apply please follow the link.
• RELIEVERS – TE WHANAU A APANUI SCHOOL – TE KAHA – Positions available to support Kura Tuatahi (Year 1-8) and Kura Tuarua (Year9-13) students. Nga pukenga/skills needed to apply include a Teaching Degree, manaakitanga, initiative and reliability. For more information, please contact Erina Demant edemant@tkotwaa.school.nz or Teia Herewini therewini@tkotwaa.school.nz
• TEACHERS – 3 POSITIONS AVAILABLE – WOODLANDS SCHOOL OPOTIKI – Three permanent full time teaching positions available in various year groups at our highly successful kura. Suitable for beginning teachers. We are looking for applicants who have strengths in: Building positive relationships with students and whānau, structured literacy, te reo Māori, mathematics, restorative practices, sports and/or the arts. For more information and to apply please follow the link.
• KAIAKO MAURUA – OPOTIKI COLLEGE – Full time position. You will need to be passionate about teaching Te Reo Māori, Pūtaiao, Pāngarau, Tikanga-ā-Iwi, and have experience in Te Reo Matatini or NCEA Taumata or NCEA Taumata 1 Reo Māori. This role is an opportunity for leadership as Kaitakawaenga mō Maurua-Ki-Tua. For more information and to apply please follow the link.
• QUALIFIED & REGISTERED EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER – ROSE GARDEN PRESCHOOL – OPOTIKI – To cover maternity leave from Term 1 2025 to the end of Term 4 2025 (excluding school holidays). Full time role, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Knowledge of play-based learning and primary caregiving needed. Send expressions of interest and CV to rosegarden@xtra.co.nz Applications close 29 November 2024.
• POU ORANGA – GUIDANCE COUNCELLOR – TE KURA O TE WHĀNAU-A-APANUI – TE KAHA – Full time contract position supporting students and staff in school environment. You will be providing guidance and counselling services to the school community and will work in collaboration with the school to promote well-being. For more information and to apply please follow the link.
• KAIAKO KURA TUATAHI – RŪMAKI REO MĀORI – TE KURA O TE WHĀNAU-A APANUI – TE KAHA – Full time contract position suitable for beginning teachers in Te Whānau Rūmaki Reo Māori. You will be teaching students from Year 1-6 with focus on Māori language. There is opportunity at He Kura-ā-iwi for professional growth. For more information and to apply please follow the link.
• UNQUALIFIED ECE TEACHERS – OPOTIKI COMMUNITY CHILDCARE CENTRE – Permanent positions available for two untrained ECE teachers starting 17 January 2025. Trained teachers may apply. To apply please email admin@occc.org.nz or call 07 315 8364 to request an application pack. Applications close Friday 6 December 2024.

GOVERNMENT/LOCAL GOVERNMENT

• COMPLIANCE OFFICER – OPOTIKI DISTRICT COUNCIL –Fixed term contract for six months. Responsible for monitoring freedom camping bylaws, handling complaints and establishing effective relationships to achieve the best results. You will need: experience in compliance/enforcement, clear and calm communication in difficult situations, ability to work flexible hours weekends/public holidays, professional and impartial manner, and a current driver’s licence is essential. The position description and application form are available on www.odc.govt.nz/jobs Applications close Tuesday 26 November at 4.00 p.m. For more information and to apply you can also follow the link.
• RATES AND DEBT MANAGEMENT OFFICER – OPOTIKI DISTRICT COUNCIL – Full time position responsible for coordinating the collection of rates, maintain the valuation of rates and manage rates records to ensure efficient collection of Council’s rate revenue. You will have to have great customer service skills in this role as it will be your responsibility to help customers with enquiries. Ideally you will have: A sound understanding of computer-based accounting applications and financial management systems, a high level of computer literacy using Microsoft Office, an advanced appreciation of debt management and recovery, an advanced understanding of relevant legislation, including financial provisions of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002 and relevant provisions of the Te Ture Whenua Māori/Māori Land Act 1993 and its Amendments, and knowledge of the legal process involved in debt recovery. For more information and to apply please follow the link. Applications close Tuesday 3 December 2024 at 4 p.m.

HOSPITALITY

• INDIAN CUISINE COOK – GURKIRPA TRADERS LTD - OPOTIKI - Two positions available for an Indian Cuisine Cook in our busy takeaway business in Opotiki. Skills and knowledge required: be able to assist Head Chef with planning menus and estimating food requirements, ensure quality of foodstuffs, knowledge of cooking equipment, cooking high-quality Indian curries without supervision in a timely manner, knowledge of food safety and hygiene including special dietary requirements, assist with training and directing Kitchen hands as required. You will need at least 3 years' experience cooking Indian Cuisine in a restaurant or hotel environment and be flexible to work late evenings, weekends and public holidays as required. Pay rate minimum of $32.00/hour and a minimum of 30 hours/week is guaranteed. For more information and to apply please follow the link.

TRADES AND DRIVING/OPERATIONS

• FALLER/MACHINE OPERATOR – SCOTT LOGGING LTD - Full time permanent position. We are seeking an experienced Level 4 faller/machine operator/all-rounder to join our ground crew currently working in Torere Forest on a long-term contract. Looking For: Proven strong work ethic and ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment, commitment to consistently high performance and safety standards, flexibility to adapt to changing work conditions and tasks, reliable and committed to working full time, 5 days a week, located in the Eastern Bay of Plenty region. Current Records of Achievement are required (if you don’t have these, please log in to NZQA to request them). Competitive pay rates. The successful applicant must past a pre-employment drug/alcohol test. Scott Logging conducts pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screenings to ensure a drug-free workplace. For more information, please contact Henry Scott on 027 213 6327 or mailto:henry@scottlogging.co.nz. Or click on the link above.
• CERTIFIED DRAIN-LAYER FOREMAN – PIPETECH ŌPŌTIKI LIMITED – Full time position. Competitive salary ($40 - $50/hour) based on experience. Ute supplied for work-related duties. Great team culture. Opportunity for career development. Must be certified with experience in residential and commercial projects, ideally with Foreman role experience. Able to lead and manage a team. Full drivers licence. To apply send your CV to mailto:admin@pipetechopotiki.com or follow the link for more information and to apply.
• SENIOR AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ADVISOR/PARTS MANAGER – MAGNUS LENNIE MITSUBISHI – OPOTIKI – Full time permanent role, looking for a motivated and energetic individual. Hours of work are Monday to Friday 8.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. with rostered Saturdays from 9.00 a.m. – 12.00 p.m. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in an automotive parts role, experience with Parts Trader an advantage, experience with SAM Orion DMS preferred, great written and verbal communication and good customer skills, and physically fit as heavy lifting will be involved. For more information and to apply please follow the link.
• CARPENTER – TRADESTAFF GLOBAL – ANTARCTICA OPPORTUNITY - Actively recruiting qualified CARPENTERS with commercial construction experience to work on McMurdo Station in Antarctica, for Winter 2025. Start dates are between January to May 2025 and finish in September 2025. On offer: flights provided from any major NZ airport, food, shared accommodation, travel insurance provided, $64.28/hour, contract basis, paid fortnightly in NZ$, paid for 54 hours a week. All PPE Supplied. For more information and to apply please follow the link.
• PIPE WELDERS & PIPE FITTERS – TRADESTAFF GLOBAL – ANTARCTICA OPPORTUNITY - Actively recruiting Pipe Fitters & Pipe Welders to work on McMurdo Station in Antarctica, for Winter 2025. Start dates are February 2025 and finish in September 2025. On offer: flights provided from any major NZ airport, food, shared accommodation, travel insurance provided, $71.68/ hour, contract basis, paid fortnightly in NZ$, paid for 54 hours a week. All PPE Supplied. For more information and to apply please follow the link.

PRIMARY INDUSTRIES

FOOD PROCESSING/AQUACULTURE

AGRICULTURE

• EXPERIENCED DAIRY FARM ASSISTANT – OPOTIKI - IMMEDIATE START – Permanent full-time position available for a farm assistant with a minimum of two years’ experience. Milking 400 cows on a 10 in 7 regime through a 40 aside herringbone shed. Must be able to work unsupervised to confidently carry out all aspects of milking cows, feeding out and animal health. Appropriate training will be provided if necessary. Comfortable home available on farm. Please send CV and cover letter to: Farm Assistant Position, C/- Carlsen Dodds Ltd, P O Box 225, Opotiki. Alternatively, deliver to 29 Elliott Street, Opotiki, or email to Sarah@cdlca.co.nz

HORTICULTURE

• Multiple positions available. Looking for: forklift drivers, quality controllers, and box makers. For more information and to apply email info@riverlock.co.nz or jessica.walker@riverlock.co.nz or phone 07 315 7695
• SEASONAL ORCHARD EMPLOYEES – SYBTON HORTICULTURE – OPOTIKI – Sybton is looking for seasonal orchard employees to commence mid-October 2024. The role of the Orchard Employee is focused on completing essential tasks in the orchards as per instructions from Orchard Managers and Orchard Supervisors. It is imperative that orchard employees are able to follow instructions as well as work independently when necessary to complete the task at hand. Work includes bud thinning and other various vine work as required. For more information and to apply please go to Sybton Horticulture :sybton or email carrie-ann@sybtonhort.co.nz
• ORCHARD WORKER/TRACTOR OPERATOR – OPOTIKI – Looking for an energetic person to carry out general maintenance, general orchard work, and operate a tractor to carry out mowing and spraying. Will need to work unsupervised. Drivers licence essential. Orchard located in the Tablelands area. To apply email application to lowefamilytrust@gmail.com
• PACKHOUSE ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT – OPAC – SEEKA LIMITED – OPOTIKI – Full time position. Currently seeking an Administrator to support our extremely busy Employment office at our OPAC packhouse in Opotiki. Working dayshift helping onboard the team of employees for the main kiwifruit harvest season, moving to nightshift to support the team in the cross over of shifts. You will need to be able to adapt quickly to changing situations daily, be positive, supportive, motivated and reliable. Be flexible with working hours, multitask and work well under pressure, and maintain a high level of accuracy. For more information and to apply please follow the link.
• KIWIFRUIT ORCHARD WORK– GS CONTRACTING LTD – OPOTIKI – Full time positions available for kiwifruit orchard staff based in Opotiki. Prefer someone with a car. Tools and training provided. Pay rate $25/hour including holiday pay. Work is everyday 8-9 hours except rainy days. All orchards are 5-10 minutes’ drive from town centre. A commitment for at least 6 weeks required. For more information and to apply please follow the link.
• PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR – RIVERLOCK PACKHOUSE – OPOTIKI – Full time contract position. You will play a crucial role in overseeing production lines, ensuring efficient operations, maintaining high-quality standards, and fostering a safe and productive work environment. This role is ideal for individuals with strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and a passion for optimising production processes. Looking for someone with previous experience in production or in a supervisory role ideally within the packhouse or manufacturing sector, leadership skills, attention to detail, problem solver, flexibility with work hours. For more information and to apply please follow the link.
• QUALITY CONTROLLER – RIVERLOCK PACKHOUSE – OPOTIKI – Full time contract position. Responsible for inspecting kiwifruit, monitoring the packing process to ensure compliance, identify pests or signs of pest damage on kiwifruit, record and report quality, ensuring food safety, pest management, and hygiene protocols. You will need strong attention to detail, good communication skills, basic knowledge of kiwifruit quality standards, and be physically fit. Competitive hourly rate. Full training given. For more information and to apply please follow the link.
• PACKHOUSE TEAM MEMBER – RIVERLOCK PACKHOUSE – OPOTIKI – Full time contract position. You will be responsible for grading, preparation, packing and stacking. Looking for a strong work ethic and attention to detail, team player, positive attitude and willingness to learn, flexible with work hours and physically fit. No prior experience needed as training provided. For more information and to apply please follow the link.
• INWARD GOODS ASSISTANT – RIVERLOCK PACKHOUSE – OPOTIKI - Full time contract position. You will play a vital role in ensuring the efficient handling, storage, and packing of kiwifruit. Key responsibilities will be in packaging inventory management, process improvement and team support, and inwards goods management. Looking for someone with attention to detail and strong organisational skills, effective communication and teamwork abilities, and experience in inventory management or warehousing is a plus. For more information and to apply please follow the link.