Public Service Salaries and Allowances




2456 THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. [No. 65

138 SCALES FOR GENERAL DIVISION—continued.

EDUCATION DEPARTMENT—continued.

Grades of Native Schools, and Salaries of Teachers.

Average Attendance. Grade of School. Subgrade of School. Salary of Head Teacher. Salary of Assistants. (1) Salary of Assistants. (2) Salary of Assistants. (3) Salary of Assistants. (4)
£ £ £ £ £
9-20 I .. 165-195 .. .. .. ..
21-25 II II (i) 205-255 60-80 .. .. ..
26-35 II II (ii) 205-255 80-100 .. .. ..
36-50 IIIA IIIA (i) 265-295 135-165 .. .. ..
51-80 IIIA IIIA (ii) 265-295 135-165 60-80 .. ..
81-120 IIIB .. 275-315 135-165 80-100 60-80 ..
121-160 IVA .. 315-345 160-200 135-165 60-80 ..
161-200 IVB .. 315-345 160-200 160-200 140-160 60-80

NOTE.—(i) In addition to the salary payable above there shall be added by way of salary the sum of £35 per annum in the case of every assistant teacher who is obliged to live away from home.
(ii.) Unmarried head teachers of Grades II (i) upwards receive £2 per annum less than amounts shown above.

Department and Position. Yearly Rate of Pay Minimum. Yearly Rate of Pay Maximum. Annual Increments.
HEALTH. £ £ £
Attendant and Storekeeper, Wellington .. 320 10
Carpenter 228 252 8
Charge Sister, St. Helens 145 165 10
Dental Nurses (on probation 2 years) .. 75* ..
Dental Nurses (after qualifying) 195 225 10
District Midwives 195 255† 10
Gardeners—Head 255 270 5
1st Grade 236 .. ..
2nd Grade 221 229 ..
3rd Grade .. 213 ..
Gardener, Waipukurau .. 225 ..
District Health Nurse 195 260† 10
Inspectors of Health—Senior 390 410 10
1st Grade 350 380 10
2nd Grade 300 335 (3 of 10, 1 of 5)
Laboratory Attendants 200 240 5
Librarian 195 295 10
Matrons, St. Helens Hospitals, Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin 250 355‡ 10
Matrons, St. Helena Hospitals 225 320‡ 10
Quarantine-keeper .. 200§ ..
School Nurse 195 240 10
Sister-in-Charge, Rotorua 145 180
Staff Nurses at Institutions 105 125 10
Sub-Matrons at Institutions 195 260‡ 10
Ticket-seller and Tea Kiosk Manageress 110 175 5

INLAND REVENUE.

Land and Deeds Branch.
| Custodian of Plans | .. | 210 | .. |
| Sorter | 205 | 255 | 10 |

Land and Income Tax Branch.
| Sorters | 205 | 255 | 10 |

Stamp Duties Branch.
| Stampers— | | | |
| 1st Grade | 190 | 240 | 10 |
| 2nd Grade— | | | |
| If joining when 16 last birthday | 70 | 185 | (3 of 15, 7 of 10) |
| If joining when 17 last birthday | 85 | 185 | (2 of 15, 7 of 10) |
| If joining when 18 last birthday | 100 | 185 | (2 of 15, 5 of 10, 1 of 5) |

Department and Position. Yearly Rate of Pay Minimum. Yearly Rate of Pay Maximum. Annual Increments.
INTERNAL AFFAIRS. £ £ £
Assistants (Female), Turnbull Library 125 185 12
Boilermen and Sanitary Cleaners (same as Messengers).
Charwomen—
Forewoman, Wellington .. 135 ..
Forewoman, Auckland, Dunedin, and Christchurch .. 130 ..
Forewoman, Public Trust Buildings, Wellington .. 125 ..
Charwomen (widows¶ with children) .. 117 ..
Charwomen (widows without children, and single women) .. 105 ..
Chimney-sweep and Labourer, Wellington .. 240 ..
Chauffeurs—
Head 250 260 10
1st Grade 235 245 10
2nd Grade 205 230 10
3rd Grade 135 185 10
Cinematograph Operator 245 275 10
Cleaners (same as Messengers).
Conservator of Fish and Game 340 440** 15
Custodians, &c., Government Buildings—
1st Grade 275 295 10
2nd Grade 255 270†† 10
3rd Grade .. 250†† ..
Custodian and Head Gardener, Government House, Auckland .. 260 ..
Cutters (female), same as Typists.
Distributor and Messenger, Land and Survey Department, Wellington .. 250 ..
Inspector of Explosives 275 355 15
Laboratory Attendant .. 250 ..
Lift Attendants (same as Messengers).
Magazine-keeper .. 285 ..
Messenger and Fire-appliance Attendant, Wellington .. 270 ..
Messengers, &c.—
1st Grade 230 240 5
2nd Grade 181 225 10
Junior (ruling rates).
Museum Assistant (female) 125 245 10
Museum Assistant (male) 225 295 10
Night-watchmen (same as Messengers).
Officer in Charge, Government Buildings, &c., Wellington 310 360 10
Officer in Charge, Ladies' Tea-rooms, Government Buildings, Wellington .. 156 ..
Orderly, Government House .. 245†† ..
Photographer and Cinematographer 275 350 10
Photographer and Cinematographer (Assistant) 225 300 10
Relieving Officer, Wellington .. 270 ..
Sorter and Despatcher 255 270 10
Sorters 205 255 10
Supervising Officer of Night-watchmen, Wellington 255 270 10
Supervisor .. 205 ..
  • Also £40 per annum lodging-allowance if residing away from home. † If combined certificate General Nursing and Midwifery, £20 additional throughout. ‡ Deduction from salary made for board and lodging. § And free house. || With board and lodging. ¶ The term "widow" is held to include married women who have invalid husbands or are otherwise required to maintain their children. ** Present holder of office only. †† Or Senior Messenger in charge of building.


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