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Test Director

In todays climate it is great to see our client going forward and growing. So for this reason, our client; a leader in their industry, is seeking an experienced Test Director. You will already be in a similar role where you are involved in Service Delivery, Strategy, Mentoring and Innovation.

As part of this successful team you will be working closely with other Test Directors, Resource Managers and Project Directors. Your role as Test Director will involve ensuring project schedules are set and met, setting and meeting budget obligations with all projects, and producing results to the highest quality. Other activities will include preparing documents with details on cost, scope, durations and risks, acting as a mentor and providing performance reviews to other senior members of the testing team.

To be considered for this role you must possess the following skills and attributes:
- Over five years experience as a Test Manager, ideally working on complex projects
- Experience of managing various projects
- Technically strong in testing processes/methodologies
- Have experience in managing team resources to meet budgets
- Able to liaise with senior stakeholders and drive team forward
- On offer to the right candidate is an excellent opportunity to work with a market leader in their industry, who offers an above industry average remuneration package, plus performance related bonuses. Do not hesitate to apply today.

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Senior Environmental Scientist/ Engineer

An Australian owned consultancy is looking for a mid level to Senior Environmental Scientist/ Engineer to join their team. This is a great opportunity to join a well known consultancy with offices across Australia and overseas.

You will be working on various natural resource management and water resource management projects. You will primarily be involved in strategic policy evaluation & analysis, environmental consulting, business development and project management.

You will have a tertiary qualified and have 5- 10 years experience working aconsulting environment working on NRM projects. Demonstrated experience in project management and business development would be ideal. Studies involving economic strategy & environmental law will be looked upon favourably.

Salary depends on experience, but will be in the region of $70-100k + benefits. Salaries outside that range can be considered for those with higher levels of experience.

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Senior Research Technician, Lincoln University

Lincoln University has been the home of research and education excellence since 1878. This is your chance to become part of this proud tradition.

This is an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified person to work as a senior research technician within the Agriculture and Life Sciences Division at Lincoln University. In order to apply, you will need to:

- Have a relevant science qualification;
- Be familiar with a range of analytical chemistry techniques, especially NIR, HPLC and GC;
- Have experience working with agricultural and environmental samples;
- Have experience working in a laboratory environment and be fully aware of safety procedures;
- Have a meticulous and co-operative approach to completing work tasks;
- Be well organised and committed to providing technical support.

Interested? More information and details on applying for vacancy number 08/154 are on our website. Alternatively, please contact Human Resources on 03 325 3687 or email jobs@lincoln.ac.nz. Electronic applications are welcome and all applications should be accompanied by a covering letter, application form and CV. Continue reading…

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TECHNICIAN

TECHNICIAN
- Extensive domestic and international travel approx 35% of time
- Excellent training ground
- Career advancement opportunities

Taste Technologies Ltd is one of the worlds leading providers of technology for fruit and vegetable packing machines. Our company uses the latest Near Infra-red scanning technology to determine the taste and internal defects of fruit and vegetables and works closely with our sister company Compac Sorting Equipment Ltd (www.compacsort.com).

We are seeking a Technician to join our team based in Onehunga. As a Technician your main objective is to deliver high quality international technical service and support to customers worldwide which maximizes customer satisfaction. You will also be responsible for the installation of equipment on customers sites and to be the first point of contact for enquiries and technical support. Customer training on equipment and assistance with the manufacture of NIR equipment are also key tasks for this busy and challenging job.

Our ideal candidate must have:
- Technical aptitude and an ability to solve problems in an unfamiliar environment
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong organisational and project management skills
- Efficient time management
- High degree of computer literacy
- Ability to self-manage and a mature attitude
- Relevant tertiary qualification (e.g. BEng, BSc, BComp Sc)

It would be advantageous to have experience or interest in the Horticulture/Produce/Technical Service/Computing fields. It is also essential that you are able to travel domestically and internationally at least 35% of your time.
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Environmental Scientist

Environmental Scientist
-Flora ID Specialist
-Global Opportunities, Local Reputation/Presence
-Business Advisory Consulting

Surround yourself with:
-a great network of resources and industry intelligence
-a professional development and mentoring program and
-a major career forming project portfolio

As a serious career environmental professional frustrated with ‘working for an engineering company’, our client offers a unique and challenging career alternative. Far removed from the engineering consulting firms of the past, this Global organisation successfully delivers business advisory consulting within the public and private sector market across the water and environment sectors.

They open up an opportunity for an experienced vegetation specialist to expand this capability within their rapidly expanding Brisbane team.
Skills/Experience Required:
-Bachelor Environmental engineering or related science
-Practical vegetation identification skills ideally within consulting environment
-Confident written and verbal skills

What’s On Offer:
-Dynamic culture and fresh approach
-Dynamic management leadership
-Interesting workbase - project diversity
-Autonomy with Support
-Job responsibility as you develop
-Unique mentoring from leading industry professionals
-Social, fun team environment
-Above industry salary, plus paid overtime

If you are feeling constricted where you are, and want the opportunity to excel, outside a ‘traditional engineering environment’, consider this alternative.
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