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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.
[No. 112

(b.) In particular to prepare departmental regulations on
various subjects, to inspect and report upon training
colleges for teachers, and, as may best be arranged,
to take special charge of some branch of the Depart-
ment’s work which shall not monopolize the time of
the Assistant Director to prevent his turning his
special primary-school qualifications to account nor
unduly interfere with duties of a more general
character.

4. Importance will be attached to intimate knowledge of
   the New Zealand education system and its administration, of
   other education systems and their best features, and special
   importance to knowledge and practical experience of primary-
   school work and to knowledge of the conditions essential to
   the successful organization of the primary-school service
   under a grading scheme.

The appointment will be subject to the provisions of the
Public Service Act, 1912.

The position will be graded in the Professional Division.
Salary, £750 per annum.

P. VERSCHAFFELT,
Secretary.

Applications invited for the Position of Statistical Clerk,
Education Department, Wellington.

Office of Public Service Commissioner,
Wellington, 20th September, 1915.

APPLICATIONS will be received by the undersigned up
till noon on the 13th October, 1915, for the position of
Statistical Clerk, Education Department, Wellington.

2. Applications (to be made on P.S.C. Form 17A, obtainable at principal post-offices) must be addressed to the Secretary to the Public Service Commissioner, Wellington, and must embrace a statement of education and experience, particulars of age, &c.

3. Applicants must possess a good general education, well in advance of that usually required for clerical duties, and must have special aptitude for and experience in statistical work, numerical and graphic, and the necessary ability and knowledge to make statistical and other comparisons applicable to all education returns and calculations, including to this end a good knowledge of the details of the educational system. Experience in preparing matter for printing and in proof-reading will also be required.

The appointment will be subject to the provisions of the Public Service Act, 1912.

The position will be graded in the Clerical Division, Class VI. Salary to be considered in connection with present salary.

P. VERSCHAFFELT,
Secretary.

Applications invited for the Position of Launch Engineer,
Tourist and Health Resorts Department, Te Wairoa.

Office of Public Service Commissioner,
Wellington, 20th September, 1915.

APPLICATIONS will be received by the undersigned up
till noon on the 11th October, 1915, for the position
of Launch Engineer, Tourist and Health Resorts Department,
Te Wairoa.

2. Applications (to be made on P.S.C. Form 17A, obtainable at principal post-offices) must be addressed to the Secretary to the Public Service Commissioner, Wellington, and must embrace a statement of education and experience, particulars of age, &c.

3. Applicants should be competent fitters with River Oil Engineer’s certificate, and should be between the ages of twenty-one and forty years.

The appointment will be subject to the provisions of the Public Service Act, 1912.

The position will be graded in the General Division. Salary, £175 per annum.

P. VERSCHAFFELT,
Secretary.

Applications invited for the Position of Correspondence Clerk,
Agriculture Department, Wellington.

Office of Public Service Commissioner,
Wellington, 20th September, 1915.

APPLICATIONS will be received by the undersigned up
till noon on the 2nd October, 1915, for the position of
Correspondence Clerk, Agriculture Department, Wellington.

2. Applications (to be made on P.S.C. Form 17A, obtainable at principal post-offices) must be addressed to the Secretary to the Public Service Commissioner, Wellington, and must embrace a statement of education and experience, particulars of age, &c.

3. Applicants should have—
   (a.) A general knowledge of agricultural affairs in New Zealand.
   (b.) Ability to write and dictate good English.
   (c.) Competence as a shorthand-writer and typist.

The appointment will be subject to the provisions of the Public Service Act, 1912.

The position will be graded in the Clerical Division, Class VI. Salary, £200 ; maximum, £260.

P. VERSCHAFFELT,
Secretary.

Applications invited for the Position of Signalman, Marine Department, Hokianga.

Office of Public Service Commissioner,
Wellington, 20th September, 1915.

APPLICATIONS will be received by the undersigned up
till noon on the 9th October, 1915, for the position of
Signalman, Marine Department, Hokianga.

2. Applications (to be made on P.S.C. Form 17A, obtainable at principal post-offices) must be addressed to the Secretary to the Public Service Commissioner, Wellington, and must embrace a statement of education and experience, particulars of age, &c.

3. An applicant must not be less than twenty-five and not more than forty-five years of age, and must hold either a certificate of competency as Master Home Trade or a foreign-going certificate of competency as Second Mate.

4. He must produce certificates to date of good conduct and sobriety and certificates of service at sea, also medical certificate that he is in good health and not afflicted with any bodily infirmity rendering him unfit for the duties of the position.

5. He must produce a recent form and colour test certificate as required by the regulations for the examination of masters and mates.

6. The selected candidate will be required to pass an examination as to his knowledge of the duties of a signalman at bar harbours and as to the use of the semaphore.

7. The Department will supply a free house.

8. The appointment will be subject to the provisions of the Public Service Act, 1912.

9. The position will be graded in the General Division. Salary £170, maximum £200, per annum.

P. VERSCHAFFELT,
Secretary.

Applications invited for the Position of Assistant Matron,
Education Department, Te Oranga Home, Christchurch.

Office of Public Service Commissioner,
Wellington, 20th September, 1915.

APPLICATIONS will be received by the undersigned up
till noon on the 11th October, 1915, for the position
of Assistant Matron, Education Department, Te Oranga
Home, Christchurch.

2. Applications (to be made on P.S.C. Form 17A, obtainable at principal post-offices) must be addressed to the Secretary to the Public Service Commissioner, Wellington, and must embrace a statement of education and experience, particulars of age, &c.

3. Applicants must be physically strong and healthy, of strong character and high principles, not less than thirty years of age, thoroughly domesticated and capable in household management, able to assist in correspondence with girls placed out from the institution and with mistresses of service girls, a good disciplinarian, able to manage refractory girls with firmness yet with kindness and a desire for their development.

4. Applicants should possess reliable ability in nursing cases of ordinary sickness, and have a good general knowledge of the laws of health. Evidence of at least two years’ nursing training would be regarded as a valuable qualification.

5. The appointment will be subject to the provisions of the Public Service Act, 1912.

The position will be graded in the General Division. Salary £90, maximum £100, per annum, with board and lodging.

P. VERSCHAFFELT,
Secretary.