Applying for a Job at Wairoa District Council
Vacancies within the Wairoa District Council are advertised in the local paper and on this website.
When you apply for a job at the Wairoa District Council, you will increase your chances of being short-listed for a position by:
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Ensuring you have read and understood the Position Description
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Know what tasks you would be expected to do
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Know what sort of behaviour would be expected of you
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Know who you would report to
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Know what qualifications are required
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Know what knowledge and experience you would be expected to bring to the job
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Ensuring that you address the Key Result Areas in the Position Description within your application
The Wairoa District Council is an equal opportunities employer.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
As the Chief Executive’s contract will expire in February 2009, under the Local Government Act 2002, the Council is required to advertise the position. We hereby invite applications from suitably qualified candidates.
Come and experience the culture, the atmosphere, and the renowned splendour of this region.
As Chief Executive you will need to bring visionary strategic leadership, both to Council staff and the community. Reporting to the Mayor and Council, this role demands an individual who can demonstrate:
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An ability to build productive relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, preferably including some or all of central, regional and local government organisations, business and community groups;
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A sound understanding of governance relationships, political awareness and an ability to contribute to local government regionally and nationally;
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Exemplary communication skills and an ability to service an elected or appointed Council;
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Well-developed management capability including risk and quality assurance experience; and
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An ability to build productive relationships with Iwi/Whanau/Hapu and a demonstrated understanding of tikanga Maori and the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.
A full job description is available on request from Council Offices (06) 838 7309 or can be downloaded below.
Applications which should include a detailed curriculum vitae and appropriate references close with the undersigned on 15 September 2008 at 4:30 pm.
Please mark applications:
Private & Confidential
Office of the Mayor
Wairoa District Council
P O Box 54
WAIROA
Les Probert JP
MAYOR
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Job Description - Chief Executive Officer
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICER
The Wairoa District Council seeks the services of a suitably experienced and motivated person to undertake the administration of its Emergency Management activities of Civil Defence and Rural Fire.
Previous Civil Defence and Rural Fire experience is desirable, but not essential. The ability to work well with volunteers and people at all levels of management would be an advantage.
The successful applicant will:
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Have a working knowledge of emergency management and rural fire legislation;
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Have experience in the development and delivery of training programmes/packages;
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Have experience in plan/policy development and implementation;
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Be conversant with Microsoft Office Suitesl
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Be prepared to undertake required training to achieve compulsory national standards; and
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Have, or be willing to attain, a Class 2 Driver’s License.
A full job description is available on request from Council Offices (06) 838 7309 or can be downloaded below.
Applications close 4:30pm Thursday 28th August 2008.
Please mark applications:
Private & Confidential
Ref: Emergency Management Officer
Administration Manager
Wairoa District Council
P O Box 54
WAIROA
P J Freeman
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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Job Description - Emergency Management Officer
