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MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL Water Reticulation Serviceperson

Ko wai mātou | About us

Te Kaunihera ā-rohe o Wairau (Marlborough District Council) is a dynamic, progressive organisation which prides itself on the professionalism it brings to managing a wide range of functions. Our vision is that over the next decade, Marlborough will become a globally connected district of progressive, high-value enterprise, known for its quality lifestyle, desirable location and natural environment.

Marlborough is unique for many reasons. The region offers an array of outdoor pursuits in a distinctive and picturesque landscape. With one fifth of the New Zealand coastline in the Marlborough Sounds, the land and sea offer unlimited accessibility for sport and leisure.

Ko ngā kōrero mā tēnei tūrangi | About the role

You will be part of a team committed to the water services maintenance industry. With responsibilities including water reticulation mains and services lines maintenance, including backflow device and water meter testing and servicing.

This role requires someone with working knowledge of water supply networks and plumbing systems, a solutions-based approach, and an understanding of asset management systems.

Ko ngā pūmanawa ōu | About you

This role requires someone with:

• Excellent organisation & community/team/group/squad abilities.

• An ability to read and produce engineering plans of service installations

A Water Reticulation certificate or be willing to gain the new Civil Trades Qualification.

• Current drivers licence with a class 2 preferred

If you have a positive attitude, are well organised, with good initiative and a strong team player, then this may be the role for you.

Ko ngā āhuatanga pai | What we offer

• A workplace that supports flexibility, health and wellbeing.

• An environment where input, initiative and innovation are encouraged. A fantastic learning environment and support for continuing education.

• A competitive remuneration and benefits package (including life and income protection insurance, health insurance, enhanced leave and superannuation, and relocation support where applicable)

If you’re ready to progress your career with Te Kaunihera ā-rohe o Wairau - tono mai | apply now! Applications close 5.00 pm on 2 April 2023. For further information you are welcome to contact Stephen Rooney (Operation and Maintenance Engineer) on stephen. rooney@marlborough.govt.nz

Te tono mo tenei mahi | Applying for this role www.marlborough.govt.nz

Applications should be made online via the careers page www.marlborough.govt.nz/ your-council/careers/current-vacancies. Here you will find full information on the vacancy and how to apply.

Reaching The Marlborough Community

Cawthron Institute Trust Board - Trustee

The Trust Board comprises four statutory Trustees (Nelson Member of Parliament, Nelson City Council Mayor, Tasman District Council Mayor, and the Nelson Bishop), and six other Trustees to represent the ‘top of the south’ region. The Trust Board’s charitable purpose is to advance science for the benefit of Te Tauihu and Aotearoa New Zealand, with a focus on natural resources. The Trust Board approves the strategic direction of the Cawthron Institute, funds philanthropic/ community activities and appoints the Board of Directors. Cawthron Institute is Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest independent science institute, based in Whakatū/ Nelson. We are seeking a Trustee with the following skills and experience:

As a director or trustee or experience in any other governance role.

• Science, environmental or primary industry.

• Valuing philanthropic activity.

• Commercial or business.

• Communications with ability to work collaboratively in a Board environment.

• Strong connections/affinity within Te Tauihu. The Trustee position is voluntary. The Trust Board meets five times per year; the level of involvement outside this is optional and varies with projects. Applicants from Nelson, Tasman, Golden Bay, Marlborough, Kaikoura are preferred.

Further information can be obtained from elizabeth@ greenaway.co.nz

Those interested in applying for the Trustee position should email the following to elizabeth@greenaway.co.nz no later than 5.00pm on Monday 24 April:

• A short letter summarising the skills and experience that they bring

• Full resume detailing work history, relevant experience and qualifications.

• Contact details for two potential referees.

Yard Person - Havelock

Havelock ITM is a privately owned building supplies store that operates in Havelock, Marlborough. We are seeking a positive and energetic person for the role of Yard Person. The focus of this role is to give excellent customer service and build a strong relationship with our trade customers.

Key functions include:

Greeting and helping customers load up their vehicles

• Loading and unloading trucks with a forklift

Picking and packing customer orders

Stock counting

• Monitoring stock levels

Processing of inwards goods orders

Housekeeping and tidiness of the yard

• Undertaking a range of other customer related duties

The applicant will need to have a passion for the industry and work in an accurate and tidy manner. You will need to be mature, punctual and experience operating a forklift would be beneficial. You will need to be physically fit and proactive and must be able to work as a team with other people.

*A full and clean Drivers Licence is essential F endorsement and OSH accredited forklift certificate is helpful*

Hours: 7.30am – 5.00pm Monday to Friday.

The successful applicant for this key role will join a business that is rich in experience and has a strong focus on customer service. A competitive rate of remuneration is offered, together with good work conditions. Havelock ITM is focused on providing high levels of customer service while recognizing the importance of providing a workplace environment that is well supported and satisfying to the employee.

If you want a new challenging and stimulating work environment, with people who own the business working in the business, then please submit your application and CV to manager@itmhavelock.co.nz

Retail Salesperson

Mike’s Mowers & Chainsaw Services specialise in the sales and service of outdoor power equipment and are proudly the Husqvarna Crown Dealership for Marlborough.

A salesperson role has become available in our busy showroom. If you are looking for a new start in sales, greater variety in your work and like to hang out with a friendly and enthusiastic team, then welcome to your new role!

We pride ourselves on our warm and friendly workplace, built on the foundation of great service every time! We are looking for a standout person who has:

• Previous retail/sales experience

• A positive attitude and is enthusiastic

• Communicate well and provide great customer service.

• Ability to cope well in a busy environment

Attention to detail for recording repair work and organising parts

• An understanding of power tools

We offer a competitive hourly rate and an excellent team environment. The role is Monday to Friday 7:30am-5pm.

If this sounds like you and you would like to be a part of a thriving business we would like to hear from you. Please forward your Cover Letter and C.V. to: dave@mikesmowers.co.nz

To be eligible for this position you must have a legal right to work permanently in New Zealand.

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