Current jobs

Are you an Early Childhood Educator looking for a lifestyle change? The Te Anau Childcare is situated on the edge of the Fiordland National Park and the "Gate Way to Milford Sound". We currently have a full time teaching position available. We are looking for someone who is passionate, enthusiastic and a real team player. Ideally the successful applicant would need to have DipTCH (ECE) but third year students would be considered. Applicants must be available Mon - Fri 8am to 5.30pm. Applications close March 31st. For more information contact: manager@teanauchildcare.co.nz : Ph: (03)2497858

We require someone to help us milk our cows. Short milkings 5 minutes from Winton Shared accommodation Training provided if required This position is fixed term until 31 May 2010. If interested in joining our team please phone Steve (027) 283-0668 or email greenerpastures2006@hotmail.com

To help assist our team of five, on our 950 cow dairy unit, 20 minutes from Gore. Rostered sleep-ins Alternate weekends off Minium 2 years experience required Start date 1 June, due to a staff injury could start earlier. Must have a positive attitude and work well within our great existing team. Phone:Gary Marlow (03) 202-5560 or (027) 295-7617

McGlynn provides 24 hour 7 day per week support to adults with a physical disability throughout Otago and Southland. Each home provides support for 6 people. We would like to employ individuals with:- - an attitude that promotes independence and individuality - flexibility and choice - personal care and support experience - the ability to accept peoples differences. Staff required Alternate Friday and Saturday 11.00 pm to 7.00 am For an application please contact Phyl on 215 6670

1st June 2010 A position will become available for an enthusiastic person to join our team. We provide a good standard of single accommodation. We are a youngish couple share milking 700 cows in sunny Gorge Road. We are able to provide a good working environment with good remuneration and time off. We require a good keen attitude towards the job and the desire to progress. Prefer a minimum of 1 - 2 years experience in milking and be capable of doing tractor work. The successful applicant must be honest, have common sense and a hard working attitude. Good references are essential. If this sounds like you please contact: Tony and Wendy Roubroeks (03) 239-5436 or twdairy@woosh.co.nz.

Receptionist/Broker Assistant Crombie Lockwood (NZ) Ltd is New Zealand's second largest Insurance Brokering Company with 17 offices throughout New Zealand. We are seeking a Receptionist/Broker Assistant to join our Invercargill office. The role includes data processing, dealing with client enquiries, banking and other administrative duties. This role can lead to a bright career in the Insurance Brokering Industry. You will possess: - Professional and friendly manner - Excellent interpersonal and communi cation skills especially in customer service - High quality data entry skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word - Ability to multi task, prioritise work and meet deadlines - Be a highly self motivated individual - Bright, outgoing personality that can work as part of a team If you would like to work for a highly successful Insurance Brokering Company in our busy Invercargill office please forward a hand written application and curriculum vitae to: Administration Manager Crombie Lockwood (NZ) Ltd P O Box 34 Invercargill 9840 Applications close 5.00pm Friday 12 March

Home Energy Assessor EnergySmart is an established leader in the residential energy efficiency market and have a strong focus on consumer education. EnergySmart is looking for a friendly and outgoing individual who would join our Invercargill based team as a Home Energy Assessor. You will perform home energy assessments and help the homeowner choose what products are available to them to help warm up their homes. You will travel throughout the Southland region on a daily basis. Having some knowledge of the building industry would be an advantage however there is a sales component to this position that could see someone with a sales background applying. If you have worked in sales where needs based selling is second nature and achieving your monthly targets is your total focus, then we would like to hear from you. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate: - - You will also hold a full current New Zealand driver's licence. - A willingness to learn about a wider range of energy efficiency related matters including: insulation, space heating, water efficiency. - Strong communication skills including an ability to positively engage and pass on information to a wide range of people. - Computer literacy in Excel, Word and Outlook. - Excellent organisational skills and an ability to maintain good records. - Initiative and tidy personal presentation Applications close 12th March 2010 Apply by forwarding you current CV with covering letter to: Assessors Position EnergySmart 117 Eye Street PO Box 139 Invercargill

Customer Services/Project Coordinator EnergySmart Ltd is an established leader in residential energy efficiency solutions. This is a full time Invercargill based position to co-ordinate and manage our installation projects in the Southland Region. The successful candidate will join our friendly, professional team and must be able to demonstrate: - An ability to deal with a diverse range of customers - Strong communication skills (oral and written) - Initiative and excellent time management skills - Proficient skills in MS Word Outlook and Excel Applications close 12th March 2010-03-02 Apply by forwarding your current CV with covering letter to: Customer Services/Project coordinators Position EnergySmart 117 Eye Street PO Box 139 Invercargill Or Email to robert.aurik@energysmart.co.nz

Venture Southland provides Tourism, Events, Enterprise and Community Development services for Southland. Venture Southland is seeking an experienced and responsible person to manage the Invercargill i-Site Visitor Centre (based at the Southland Museum & Art Gallery). The Manager will be responsible for the overall operation of the i-SITE to ensure the i-SITE provides accurate and objective information on local and regional visitor attractions to visitors. The role also includes working with operators/industry partners to develop business opportunities for the i-SITE that achieve sales and revenue targets (for both visitors and industry partners). Applicants need to possess: • Experience in managing staff • An outgoing and friendly personality • An ability to maintain a fresh and positive sales environment and develop new leads • An ability to maintain good working relationships with tourism operators and others in the visitor industry • Experience in monthly and annual accounting procedures and reporting • Experience in the use of the Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel & Outlook Additional skills that are desirable but not essential include: • An excellent knowledge of key Southland visitor attractions and a good knowledge of key national attractions • Experience in using travel booking systems • Strong negotiation skills • Ability and confidence to present to both small and large groups • Understanding of travel distribution channels and commission structures The i-SITE is open for seven days a week with hours extended outside normal office hours during the summer months. A range of tenure and flexible employment arrangements will be considered. The salary payable will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant. The i-SITE manager will report to the Tourism Marketing Manager at Venture Southland. A job description can be obtained from Venture Southland, 143 Spey Street, Invercargill, or by calling Bronwyn Lindsay on (03) 211 1426 email bronwyn@venturesouthland.co.nz or by writing to P O Box 1306, Invercargill. Applications will close on 19 March 2010.

Based in Invercargill, Venture Southland provides Destinational Marketing, Enterprise and Community Development services for Southland. Currently an opportunity exists for an experienced accounts co-ordinator to join our team. You will need to demonstrate two to three years experience (qualifications would be an advantage) in the accounting functions that are required to operate a public sector organisation with approximately 200 projects on the go at any one time. The key aspects of the role include Creditors input and payment, Debtors Invoices, cash reconciliation, assisting with management reports and general liaison. This position will suit a person who has good attention to detail and has the ability to plan for and meet regular deadlines. If you would like to join a team who are passionate about Southland, enjoy working in a busy, positive environment and are self-motivated and organised, then this might be the opportunity for you. It is expected that approximately 20 - 24 hours per week will be required to carry out the accounting duties, but depending on your interests and experience other work may be possible. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The Accounts Co-ordinator will report to the Group Manager – Finance and Operations. A job description can be obtained from Venture Southland, 143 Spey Street, Invercargill, or by calling Bronwyn Lindsay on (03) 211 1426 email bronwyn@venturesouthland.co.nz or by writing to P O Box 1306, Invercargill. Applications will close on 19 March 2010.