Date published: January 25, 2020
This opportunity will be perfect for a career focused Executive Assistant who thrives in busy environments and enjoys task diversity but wants to work for an organisation who puts the community first.
To find out more about this vacancy and what the Ashburton District Council has to offer you, go to our website: www.ashburtondc.govt.nz/careers
Applications close Wednesday, 29 January 2020.
Date published: January 25, 2020
Join the team who manage Ashburton District Council’s property portfolio. In this role, you will assist with lease and licensing documents whilst being a confident communicator with excellent computer skills.
To find out more about this vacancy and what the Ashburton District Council has to offer you – visit our website: www.ashburtondc.govt.nz/careers
Applications close Sunday, 2 February 2020.
Date published: January 24, 2020
Hakatere Presbyterian Parish, Ashburton
Up to 10 hours per week We are looking for a skilled person to carry out clerical duties including: minute taking, responding to inquiries from members, production of newsletters, and annual reports, etc.
The person will have the following attributes:
• strong computer skills
• a high standard of written and oral communication
• confident to work independently
• respect for confidentiality
• integrity
For a detailed list of duties and requirements, please email:
Applications close: 5pm Monday, February 3.
Date published: January 22, 2020
We currently have full time and part time positions available for front of house staff in our busy and vibrant Café & Bar for well presented, highly motivated and exceptionally customer service focused persons to join our small friendly team.
Ideally you will have Café/Bar experience and possess a Duty Managers Licence or at least have the relevant skills and knowledge to obtain one, also Barista and cash handling experience is essential.
You must have the ability to multitask, deliver outstanding customer service, be team orientated, willing to work to a mixed roster of day, night and weekends, have a welcoming smile and be well presented.
Applicants for this position must be NZ residents or hold a valid NZ Work Visa.
Please apply with cover letter and CV to:
Belinda Fine,
Date published: January 22, 2020
We are currently looking for a permanent part time Cook/Chef to join our small friendly team.
You will be required to:
• Operate the Kitchen ensuring food produced is at the highest quality
• Self-management as this is a sole position
• Closely liaise with other chefs, FOH, and management
• Ensure the compliance of all health and safety regulations
• Work as a reliable and loyal team player who stays cool under pressure
• Utilise great communication skills and have a can-do attitude
• Have at least 2+ years cooking experience
• Be prepared to work to a mixed roster of days, nights and weekends
Applicants for this position must be NZ residents or hold a valid NZ Work Visa.
Please apply with cover letter and CV to:
Date published: January 22, 2020
DG Construction is seeking experienced carpenter/s and hammerhand/s.
For more information please contact:
Dan phone 021 895 960
or web: www.dgconstruction.nz/contact-us
Date published: January 22, 2020
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS & BUSINESS ADVISORS
We are seeking a new accounting team member to join Croys.
This position is full time but hours may be flexible.
The work involves preparation of financial statements for both farm and commercial clients.
If you would like to work with a passionate and enthusiastic team in a modern office we would like to hear from you.
Please send your CV and contact details by February 14, 2020 to:
PO Box 582
Level 2, Somerset House,
161 Burnett Street
ASHBURTON 7740
Email:
Website: www.croys.co.nz
Date published: January 18, 2020
Talley’s Ashburton is seeking an Agronomist to plan, manage and execute crop production activities in the mid-Canterbury region.
Talley’s Ashburton processes potatoes, peas and sweetcorn from its Fairton site just outside Ashburton.
Reporting to the Field Manager and supported by the wider field team, you will provide technical and agronomic support to our diverse grower base. This advice includes the application of fertiliser, agrochemicals and general husbandry of the contracted crops. This role is responsible for providing timely information on crop estimates and harvest co-ordination to ensure only the best quality fresh produce is delivered to the business for processing.
We are interested in speaking with people who have:
• 3+ years’ agronomy experience preferred
• An appropriate degree, diploma or technical qualification preferred
• Excellent record keeping and organisational abilities
• Customer service and relationship management skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills allowing you to communicate effectively with all growers and staff
• A good understanding of health and safety responsibilities and the ability to assist in creating high awareness and compliance with safe operating procedures is essential We will offer you a competitive salary, including a vehicle and an opportunity to develop your career within a leading NZ company.
Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.
Applications with CV and references should be emailed to:
or to apply in person at our Guardhouse – 125 Fairfield Road, RD2, Ashburton 7772.
Date published: January 18, 2020
Do you have
• A full NZ drivers licence
• A great sense of humour
• A couple of hours spare each week
• Are over 25
The Mid Canterbury Rural Driver Licensing Scheme is looking for volunteer driving mentors to help our migrant rural women to learn to drive.
This will be the best job you will have which you don’t get paid for (and will be far less stressful than teaching your own kids to drive).
And … you will get to meet someone from a different culture.
And … our students provide the car!
Interested?
This project is a partnership between the Mid Canterbury Rural Support Trust and Safer Mid Canterbury.
Please contact
Wendy Hewitt, Safer Mid Canterbury
Phone 027 611 3301.
Date published: January 18, 2020
Mitre 10 MEGA Ashburton has a vacancy for a Truck Driver. This position is full time (40 hours per week) Monday – Friday.
The role will include delivering building materials/timber to site via truck with Hi-ab, operating a forklift, loading and unloading trucks, and moving stock from our Inwards Goods department to the MEGA Drive Thru.
The successful applicant will need the following skills:
• Class 2 licence and Forklift licence
• Hi-ab licence, and be confident in unloading large timber packs and poles
• Basic computer skills
• Reliability
• Be able to work in a team environment and take direction
• Physically fit and able to lift
• Able to make good decisions and adhere to all company policies and procedures
If you have these skills we would like to hear from you by sending your covering letter and CV to:
Applications close on Tuesday, January 28, 2020.
Date published: January 18, 2020
Required for local barber shop.
Part time casual position.
Please call 021 148 8942.
Date published: January 15, 2020
Talley’s is a successful and well-known brand, operating several plants throughout the South Island, as well as having many diversified interests in seafood, frozen vegetables, meat and dairy products. We have vacancies at our Fairton plant, located 10 minute’s drive from Ashburton.
We are currently seeking Trade Qualified Engineers with a positive can-do attitude to join our ever expanding and enthusiastic engineering team.
What you will need to bring to the team:
• Trade certificate in fitting and turning, general engineering, maintenance and diagnostics or similar
• A can-do attitude
• A team player
• A desire to learn and grow your skills further.
In return we can offer:
• A challenging but rewarding work environment
• Opportunity for individual growth
• Flexible shifts
• Competitive starting remuneration rates, experience dependent
• Possible assistance with relocation costs.
Talley’s operate a drug free environment, so candidates will be required to under-go pre-employment and random drug screening. Only applicants with the right to work in New Zealand need to apply.
If this position sounds like something you are interested in, email a copy of your CV with a cover letter and current working visa to:
Date published: January 8, 2020
The Ashburton Guardian is looking for a skilled subeditor to join its newsroom.
Working in the fast-paced world of news, in this role no two days are the same, working across the multitude of platforms and publications produced by the Guardian newsroom.
With options available on part or fulltime work, we’re on the look-out for someone with skills in graphic based design and layout programmes, with a strong understanding of the English language.
Ideally the candidate will have an eye for detail and page design, and demonstrate proficiency in subbing copy for readability and style.
On-the-job training will further unlock your talents.
Please apply in writing with CV to:
Matt Markham
or post to Box 77, Ashburton 7740
Applications need to be in by January 27, 2020.
Date published: January 8, 2020
The Ashburton Guardian has a great opportunity for a reporter with several years’ experience in the newsroom of a daily newspaper who wants to take their career to the next level.
We are a small news team, working in a fast paced environment. As a member of our team your daily workload could include anything from breaking news to community news and everything in between. Your working day will be varied and no two days will be the same.
The person we are seeking will be a highly motivated self-starter who can produce several stories each day, both from their own rounds and from their contacts within the community. You will have a passion for news and must be able to produce fast, accurate and engaging copy.
For the right person, there could be an opportunity to move into a more senior role in our news team.
We offer the successful applicant an opportunity to live in a progressive district with a wide range of sport and cultural facilities, easy access to some of New Zealand’s best skiing, tramping and aquatic activities and affordable housing.
The new member of our news team must hold a current driver’s licence and must relocate to Ashburton.
If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for to further your career, contact Matt Markham, Ashburton Guardian.
Please email application and CV to
Matt Markham:
or post to Box 77, Ashburton 7740
Closing date January 27, 2020.