Local Jobs, Training and Support

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Kia Ora and welcome to this updated listing on 19 DECEMBER 2024

CURRENT JOBS:

SECTORS

BUSINESS AND ADMINISTRATIONS

COMMUNITY /SOCIAL SERVICES

• LIBRARY ASSISTANT – DIGITAL SERVICES – OPOTIKI DISTRICT COUNCIL – Full time position where you will play a pivotal role nurturing the library's atmosphere, curating unique programmes, and fostering a sense of wonder and awe among our diverse communities. You’ll need to be confident and proactive in customer service; ready to work in a very public environment with a wide range of customers. You will be responsible for ensuring our digital services are promoted well and accessible to all. A commitment to on-going learning and training is also important. Applications close Monday 6 January 2024 at 4.00 p.m. For more information and to apply please follow the link.
• LEAD COOK – KA ORA KA AKO FOOD IN SCHOOLS PROGRAMME – OPOTIKI COLLEGE – Fixed term vacancy, term time only, 25 hours/week. Looking for a reliable person with experience producing and serving nutritious food and enjoys working as part of a team. A job description is available. To for more information and to apply please send your CV to Danielle by email to daniellew@opotikicol.school.nz Applications close Friday 17 January 2025.

HEALTH

• DISPENSARY TECHNICIAN (PHARMACIST INTERN) POSITION - OPOTIKI PHARMACY – Full time position available for a Pharmacist Intern who has completed a Pharmacy Degree and/or possess work experience related to this role. The ideal candidate will possess high standards, be patient-focused, show initiative, work well in a team, and have great communication skills. Work hours Monday to Friday, 40 hours/week, plus rostered weekends. Remuneration is based on experience. For more information and to apply please follow the link.
• REGISTERED NURSE – OPOTIKI – PLUNKET – Fixed term until March 2026 – Ideally seeking a full-time team member for a Monday to Friday role but will consider part time arrangements for the right candidate. Working across Opotiki and Ohope, you will perform top-to-toe development and growth assessments and provide clinical advice in homes and clinics. You will build trusting relationships and provide culturally safe support. To be successful in this role you will be a Registered Nurse and hold/able to hold a current Annual Practicing Certificate, hold a full or restricted clean NZ Drivers Licence. For more information and to apply please follow the link.

EDUCATION

• KAIWHAKAHAERE WHAREKURA – TE KURA MANA MĀORI O MARAENUI – OPOTIKI -Permanent part time role to lead and mentor students in Te Reo Māori and Ringatū. You will promote Māori cultural values and beliefs within the school community and support academic and personal growth of students in Year 9 – 10. For more information and to apply please follow the link.
• KAIAKO – TE KURA MANA MĀORI O MARAENUI – OPOTIKI – Full time role teaching and nurturing children in a Te Haahi Ringatū environment. You will need to hold a relevant teaching qualification and strong commitment to collaboration as well as promote te reo Māori language and empower students learning. For more information and to apply please follow the link.
• PRINCIPAL – KUTARERE SCHOOL – Full time position. Kutarere School is a Y1–8 school seeking a new Tumuaki to lead the next stage of our educational journey, transitioning from an English medium to Māori medium school. Our new Principal will strengthen kura and hapū/iwi/hāpori relationships, develop the unique characteristics of leading a school that has a strong focus on cultural preservation, localised curriculum, student well-being, academic readiness, and the long-term sustainability of the kura. For more information and to apply please follow the link.
• TEACHER – ASHBROOK SCHOOL – OPOTIKI – Full time position. Ashbrook School is welcoming applications from an enthusiastic and motivated teacher who wants to be part of a school that has at its core trusting, honest and caring relationships with all. If you have a strong personal growth ethic and problem solve, please apply. The ability to implement a creative learning environment with initiative is advantageous. For more information and to apply please follow the link.
• NEW ENTRANT CLASSROOM TEACHER – WAIOTAHE VALLEY SCHOOL – OPOTIKI – Full time permanent opportunity for a passionate and dedicated New Entrant teacher to join our vibrant and supportive team in 2025. Looking for someone who has a deep understanding of early years education and the New Zealand Curriculum, fosters a warm, welcoming, and inclusive environment that supports the transition to school, embraces culturally responsive practices, with a commitment to integrating Te Ao Māori into classroom learning, and is innovative, reflective, and enthusiastic about delivering high-quality teaching and learning experiences. For more information and to apply please follow the link.
• Y7 – 8 CLASSROOM TEACHER – WAIOTAHE VALLEY SCHOOL – OPOTIKI – Full time position for an enthusiastic and passionate Y7–8 teacher to join our collaborative team in 2025. This role is ideal for a motivated educator who thrives on nurturing learners to reach their full potential, can build positive relationships with emerging adolescence, and has a proven track record of setting high expectations for progress and achievement. For more information and to apply please follow the link.
• SCALE A TEACHING POSITION – ST JOSEPHS CATHOLIC SCHOOL (OPOTIKI) – Full time permanent opportunity for a teacher who is passionate, innovative and reflective to join our wonderful teaching team in 2025. The successful applicant will enjoy a collaborative, happy and supportive place of work driven by core values. Probably a middle school position, although the teaching level is negotiable for the right candidate, and we welcome applications from both experienced and beginning teachers. Applicants must be willing to support and uphold the Catholic Special Character of our school. For more information and to apply please follow the link.
• MIDDLE SCHOOL POSITION Y4 – 6– OPOTIKI SCHOOL – OPOTIKI – Full time position. Suitable for beginning teachers. Teaching all curriculum areas. Strengths in EOTC, sport and math an advantage. Must be a fun person able to get on with staff, tamariki and whanau. For more information and to apply please follow the link.
• 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.
• CRT RELEASE TEACHER – WOODLANDS SCHOOL – OPOTIKI – Part time role of 0.8 FTE teaching Years 0 – 8 students with strengths in structured literacy, maths, te reo Māori, restorative practices and physical education. 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.
• SPECIALIST CLASSROOM TEACHER/SENCO – OPOTIKI COLLEGE – OPOTIKI – Full time role. Looking for an experienced, collaborative and student-focused teacher with awareness of current culturally responsive practices to support effective teaching practices. You will be responsible for students with high needs learn programmes. You must be a NZ Registered Teacher with 6+ years teaching experience. For more information and to apply please follow the link.
• 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.
• KAIAKO WHAREKURA – TAU 7-13 – TE KURA O TE WHANAU-A-APANUI – Seeking a Kaiako Wharekura for students aged 7 – 13. Position suitable for beginning teachers in He Kura-ā-iwi. To register your interest email Teia Herewini principal@tkotwaa.school.nz For more information and to apply please follow the link.
• PART-TIME CLEANER – TE KURA O TE WHANAU-A-APANUI – Looking for a part-time cleaner next year (2025). For more information please contact Teia Herewini phone 07 325 2040 or email principal@tkotwaa.school.nz
• KAIAKO – TE KURA O TŌRERE – Seeking a beginning teacher for primary school students Years 5 – 8. Must be proficient in Te Reo Māori and familiar with Te Aho Matua principles and knowledge of Te Marautanga o Aotearoa and Iwi School practices. For more information and to apply please follow the link.

GOVERNMENT/LOCAL GOVERNMENT

• PLANNER – SPACES AND PLACES – OPOTIKI DISTRICT COUNCIL – Full time fixed term role of two years, you will play a key role in creating and implementing a long-term strategy for the public urban places and recreational spaces across the Ōpōtiki district. Public engagement will be important, and you will ensure that all groups in the community are able to contribute to the places and spaces of the district. For this role you will need to have a relevant tertiary qualification, a minimum of 3 years of applicable work experience in a related field, a high level of computer literacy using Microsoft Office, demonstrated ability to work alongside a range of community groups and key stakeholders, an understanding of project management and public engagement, and a high level of computer literacy and a current driver’s licence. For more information and to apply please follow the link.

HOSPITALITY/RETAIL

• 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

• ELECTRICAL FITTER/ELECTRICIAN – INFRATEC NZ – OPOTIKI – Full time role taking care of Lodestone Energy's equipment on their Waiotahe solar farm. You will maintain and repair as well as test and commission equipment and respond to any faults. On a regular basis you will inspect the assets to ensure the generation output is at an optimum. The role will work collaboratively with the on-site Field Technician and local contractors to ensure the solar farm is in great working condition. You will need to be a registered Electrician and experience working on solar farms is an advantage, able to work independently and unsupervised, and demonstrate an uncompromising commitment to workplace health and safety. For more information and to apply please follow the link.
• 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.
• AUTOMOTIVE PARTS & WORKSHOP ADMINISTRATION – MAGNUS LENNIE MITSUBISHI – OPOTIKI – Full time position. Candidate to have intermediate computer skills, high attention to detail, great written and verbal communication, work well with a wide range of customers and staff, current drivers licence, physically fit as heavy lifting may be involved. Please send your CV and handwritten cover letter to: Magnus Lennie Mitsubishi, P O Box 150, Opotiki 3162 or admin@magnuslennie.co.nz or 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.

PRIMARY INDUSTRIES

FOOD PROCESSING/AQUACULTURE

AGRICULTURE

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
• 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.
• SEASONAL SAMPLE COLLECTOR – HILLS LABS - BAY OF PLENTY – Full time contract for a fixed term period starting at the end of February ramping up in March and running through to May/ June. We are looking for Seasonal Sample Collectors to join our Team based around the Bay of Plenty (Waihi, Katikati, Tauranga, Te Puke, Opotiki) for the upcoming Kiwifruit season. Our branch operates 7 days a week and collects and tests samples of kiwifruit from orchards to see if they meet the Zespri guidelines for export. We will have two types of fixed-term samplers: 1. Core Samplers - Potential to work up to 6 days per week (generally 10 - 30 hours/ week), 2. Part-Time Samplers - Potential to work up to 4 days per week (this will be more of a ‘supplementary’ role, but availability across 7 days of the week is still preferred). No experience is necessary and full training is provided. All samplers work on an “on-call” basis with 5 hours of guaranteed work every fortnight. For more information and to apply please follow the link.