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Situations Vacant Situations Vacant RESEARCH DIRECTOR TEXTILES APPLICATIONS ARE invited for the position of Director of the Research Institute Textile Service (Inc). Research Institute Textile Services is a small but expanding organisation providing technical advisory services, testing facilities and research support for the textile and garment industries and the laundry and drycleaning industries. Present staff consists of five scientists, two technicians and a secretary, but with vigorous and enthusiastic direction, there is potential for considerable expansion. THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL: (1) Be an Honours graduate in Science, Engineering or Technology. (2) Have had substantial industrial experience. Preferably in the textiles industry, but failing that, an allied industry; or have had sufficient experience in working with industry to demonstrate a strong ability to “sell” science and technology to industry. (3) Have demonstrated the administrative ability necessary to organise and control all aspects of the Institute operations from the laboratory programme to public relations, financial control and industrial liaison. (4) Have first-class communication skills, both oral and written. (5) Have the personality to earn the respect and confidence of industry at top level, and to widen the membership base. (6) Have the enthuslasim, versatility and technical skills to upgrade and expand the Institute’s services. The Institute is the Independent incorporated society, operated by the textile, garment and fabricate industries with some Government support. The Laboratories are located on the D.S.I.R. Campus at Gracefield (Lower Hutt) and enjoy excellent cooperation with D.S.I.R. groups in the area. The Institute provides a technical back-up service to some 250 member companies. It undertakes applied research, problem solving, technical advisory work and testing on a wide range of problems. The successful applicant will be expected to expand these services in both scope and depth. Conditions of Employment are similar to those applying in the State Services. Salaries are reviewed annually, and superannuation (interchangeable with Government and Universal Superannuation, is available. Additional information about the Institute can be obtained from the present Director, (Private Bag, Lower Hutt) or phone (04) 666-919 by day, (04) 758-878 (after hours). Written applications including names of two referees, should be forwarded to: The President Research Institute Textile Services P.O. Box 535 WELLINGTON New Zealand In Dairy Research Institute RESEARCH SCIENTISTS MILKFAT AND BUTTER THIS INSTITUTE has two new positions to undertake longterm fundamental studies to complement the applied work of the Milkfat and Butter Section. The successful applicants will be expected to break new ground in basic fat research, working on topics such as rheology of fat products, melting and solidification of fats, milkfat globule membrane, and biochemical modification of fats. Applicants should have at least a good honours degree in science or technology. Experience in a related field of research would be an advantage. For further information please contact Dr R. Norris or Dr A. K. H. Mac Gibbon, telephone (063) 74129. Written applications, which close on 21 February, should include a detailed personal resume and the names of at least two referees. Applicants are asked to quote Vacancies 444/445, and if possible give a daytime telephone number. Please address applications to: Administrative Officer NEW ZEALAND DAIRY RESEARCH INSTITUTE Private Bag PALMERSTON NORTH SENIOR ARCHITECTURAL DRAUGHTSPERSON REQUIRED PHONE 799-670 COLUNS HUNT AND LOVERIDGE Registered Architects Christchurch

STAFFW J WRITER We are looking for someone to assist our Editor in the production of RaiINEWS the in-house monthly tabloid newspaper of the New Zealand Railways Corporation. NA The successful applicant will be an experienced newspaper/magazine w® journalist with subbing and layout experience. U B| The position calls for a hard-working self-starter, capable of handling a wide BB range of news assignments, and who can work as part of a young and enthusiastic team. The ability to work to strict deadlines is a "must" and the position offers SB excellent opportunities for travel around the country. Salary will be according to qualifications and experience at a commencing SU point up to a maximum of $27,465. Applications must be addressed to Gavin MacDonald, Senior Press Officer, Public Affairs Section, New Zealand Railways gßf Corporation, Private Bag, Wellington and be received no later than 14 February, 1986. JKg