Local Jobs, Training and Support
Tēnā koutou! See below for current local vacancies, training, and support.
ODC's Workforce Team compile information about current vacancies, workforce focussed training being offered locally, and places to go for help and support. Fortnightly emails alert stakeholders when the information’s been updated online on the Ōpōtiki District Council website.
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- Position title and relevant details (e.g., necessary or preferred prerequisites/qualifications)
- Start date (if applicable), application closing date (if applicable), and whether full time, part time, fixed, etc.
- Contact name and number and/or email for people who are interested.
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Kia Ora and welcome to this updated listing on 20 June 2024
CURRENT JOBS:
SECTORS
BUSINESS AND ADMINISTRATIONS
- Regional Banking Hub Concierge - Opotiki Westpac Branch. Part time role of 19 hours/week working between 10.00 am – 2.00 pm. The concierge plays a vital role in assisting customers, booking appointments and providing customers with a welcoming and supportive experience. For more information and to apply, please follow the link.
HEALTH
- Pharmacist – Church Street Dispensary. Looking for a qualified Pharmacist (must be registered as a Pharmacist in NZ) with some experience preferably, but not essential. You should have high standards, be patient-focused, show initiative, work well in a team, and have great communication skills. For more information and to apply, please follow the link.
- Support Workers – Community (Opotiki) -Disabilities Resource Centre Trust. Part time roles available. Flexible hours with hourly rate $23.38 – $29.10/ hour. Looking for reliable and fit people who have good communication skills to support and assist our clients with daily tasks to encourage and maintain their independence. For more information and to apply, please follow the link.
GOVERNMENT / LOCAL GOVERNMENT
- Programme Manager– Opotiki District Council. There is an opportunity for a Programme Manager role to lead the coordination and delivery of capital and operational projects across Council. You will need to have extensive project and contract management experience. A qualification in Engineering or similar is an advantage. For more information and to apply, please follow the link.
COMMUNITY/SOCIAL SERVICES
- Youth/Adult Learning Tutor – East Bay REAP. Full-time and Part-time, flexible hours, at Kawerau, Opotiki, or Whakatane available. Looking for passionate people who want to make a difference for rangatahi and adults. Bring your skills and we will upskill you on teaching. For a copy of the application pack and the full position description information, please follow the link www.eastbayreap.org.nz or call Mel 027 267 2842. Interested applicants should send a CV with relevant experience to brooke@eastbayreap.org.nz no later than 12 noon Wednesday3 July 2024.
HOSPITALITY / RETAIL
- Baker/Pastry Cook – Bakehouse Café Opotiki. 2 x Fulltime positions available. Hourly rate from $30-$32/hour. These positions will involve varied food handling and preparation, food hygiene, and dealing with customers in a friendly and outgoing manner. Experience required. This position will be rostered over 7 days. For more information and to apply, please follow the link.
- Hotel Manager – Masonic Hotel Opotiki. Working hours are 30 – 40 hours/week. This role requires weekend and late nights. For more information, and to apply please follow the link.
TRADES AND DRIVING/OPERATIONS
- Logging Truck Driver (*Based in Opotiki*) – Hamata Haulage Ltd. Small family-owned business. This a temporary role. Experience of 3-5 years logging experience required. Hourly rate from $25 to $30/hour + KiwiSaver + holiday pay – all depending on your experience. For more information and to apply, please follow the link.
- Panel Beater – Browne & Smale Opotiki Ltd. This is a fulltime role working 4-day weeks – that’s a long weekend every week. Salary $50 -$70K annually. For more information and to apply, please follow the link.
- Automotive Parts Assistant – Magnus Lennie Mitsubishi Opotiki. Fulltime position with rostered Saturdays. For more information and to apply, please follow the link.
- Senior Automotive Parts Advisor/Parts Manager – Magnus Lennie Mitsubishi Opotiki. Fulltime position with rostered Saturdays. For more information and to apply, please follow the link.
PRIMARY INDUSTRIES
AGRICULTURE
- Casual Dairy Farm Position. Part time position available for 20 – 35 hours/week over 2-3 days. Primary tasks include milking cows, moving stock and using farm machinery. Accommodation available if required. Remuneration dependent on experience. To apply please phone Dion on 021 827 526 (text details if not answered).
- Manager Dairy Farm Position. This is a 30 – 60 hours/week role on a 200-250 cow dairy farm. Once a day milking initially but may change later. Role to start in the next 6 weeks. Experience required in all aspects of dairy farming. Accommodation available if required but only 15 minutes from Opotiki. Remuneration dependent on experience. To apply please phone Dion on 021 827 526 (text details if not answered).
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 7659
- Sybton Horticulture – General Orchard Staff – Part time and full time available. No experience is necessary, just a can-do attitude and you’ll get on the job training! Starting rate is $23.50 – Sybton Horticulture are ready and willing to take on anyone! For more information and to apply, contact libby@sybtonhort.co.nz or visit their Facebook or Instagram @sybtonhort
- Regional Senior Sprayer Operator– EastPack’s Orchard Management Machinery Division - Opotiki. Full time role. Looking for an experienced and well-rounded Sprayer Operator. You will be responsible for operational orchard activities such as mowing, mulching and spraying services for our orchard maintenance programme. Class 2 licence needed. For more information and to apply please follow the link.
FUNDING AVAILABLE
Reminder from the Workforce Team that we have the Mayors' Taskforce for Jobs funding available to local employers who are taking on local people in particular youth, who were previously unemployed, under-employed (i.e., casual) or are disadvantaged in the labour market in some way. If you want to learn more, please email workforce@odc.govt.nz.