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We are currently taking enrolments for Foundation (beginners) up to level 5 (fluency) over the five campuses (Queen Street, Albany, Botany, Mangere and New Lynn).
We have classes in the morning, afternoon (3 days per week) and Evening (Monday to Thursday).
NZQA approved course, The … View moreWe are currently taking enrolments for Foundation (beginners) up to level 5 (fluency) over the five campuses (Queen Street, Albany, Botany, Mangere and New Lynn).
We have classes in the morning, afternoon (3 days per week) and Evening (Monday to Thursday).
NZQA approved course, The New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL) Semester B 2018
19 weeks , Full Time
Starting date: 30 July 2018
Midterm break: 1 October – 5 October 2018
Finishing date: 7 December 2018
The course is FREE if you are NZ permanent resident or citizen, If you need more information please visit our website, Email: courses@dynaspeak.ac.nz or contact the campus of your interest.
Queen Street Campus:
Address: Level 10, 238 Queen Street, Auckland 1143
Phone: 09 377 2434
Albany Campus:
Address: 1/2a William Pickering Drive, Rosedale, Albany 0632
Phone: 09 448 2570
Botany Campus:
Address: Office 5B, Block E (above Subway) Level 1 Fountain Lane South, Botany Downs Town Centre, East Tamaki 2013
Phone: 09 279 9313
Mangere Campus:
Address: 15 Canning Crescent, Mangere, Manukau 2011
Phone: 09 255 6741
New Lynn Campus:
Address: Level 1, 3047 Great North Road, New Lynn, Waitakere 0600
Phone: 09 827 3612
Job Title: Auckland Area Coordinator
Purpose:
To encourage and manage the picking, preserving and distribution of excess fruit in your area. The Area Coordinator is a volunteer representative of Community Fruit Harvesting and acts as their agent to support the mission of the organisation. … View moreJob Title: Auckland Area Coordinator
Purpose:
To encourage and manage the picking, preserving and distribution of excess fruit in your area. The Area Coordinator is a volunteer representative of Community Fruit Harvesting and acts as their agent to support the mission of the organisation. Training, tools and support will be provided, to ensure success in the role.
Qualifications: This person should be:
• passionate about the prevention of food wastage and helping those less fortunate, in their community;
• have the ability to communicate effectively using email and the ability to create and edit documents in MSWord and MS Excel;
• have excellent communication skills with a pleasant manner;
• be responsible and responsive with problem-solving ability;
• have own transport and access to a mobile phone;
• be willing to learn about fruit harvesting in particular and at least some basic preserving knowledge in order to liaise with preservers.
Key Responsibilities:
• Liaise with all volunteers in their designated area by setting up a local networks of pickers and preservers
• Regular marketing and promotion of Community Fruit Harvesting in your area to source more fruit trees to pick and to generate new volunteers
• Communicate with donors and receivers to clarify their needs and satisfaction
• Assign all pickings in your area and distribute produce when received
• Ensure pickers have clear directions and necessary equipment
• Ensure pickers are clear on health and safety issues relevant to their task
• Ensure picking jobs are completed timeously
• Receive reports once pickings and distributions are completed
• Submit regular on-line reports on completion of picks, using the format provided.
• Submit regular on-line reports of fruit and preserves donated, using the format provided
• Attend training and seminar meetings when requested
• Abide by and support the philosophy, policies and guidelines of the organisation
• Form partnerships with community groups in your area
Time commitment: This varies per season and is dependant on how good the marketing is in the area. Usually Autumn (March, April) and Winter (July, August) are our busiest times, during which there could be one or two picks to organise per week. Very quiet Oct-Dec and May-June.
Please contact Di at pickfruit@xtra.co.nz if you would like to apply.
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Graeme Bergh is a keen motorcyclist and happens to be a NZ Police officer. He’s attended many serious motorcycle crashes and learned first-hand the factors that cause and contribute to them.
Sadly, in the majority of cases, there were things the rider could have done to prevent the crash, … View moreGraeme Bergh is a keen motorcyclist and happens to be a NZ Police officer. He’s attended many serious motorcycle crashes and learned first-hand the factors that cause and contribute to them.
Sadly, in the majority of cases, there were things the rider could have done to prevent the crash, “and that breaks my heart”, says Graeme. His solution? “Do some training”. It just might save your life.
Sign up for training today.
Have you thought about your future? Why not enrol to study in a career that is rewarding and respected.
Study Complementary Health. Enrol in No1 acupuncture school and NZQA Provider Category 1 to become a registered Acupuncturists and TCM practitioner. Study Bachelor of Health Science … View moreHave you thought about your future? Why not enrol to study in a career that is rewarding and respected.
Study Complementary Health. Enrol in No1 acupuncture school and NZQA Provider Category 1 to become a registered Acupuncturists and TCM practitioner. Study Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture) Level 7 program.
Duration of study is 4 years, including 2 years of clinical practice on patients.
Small classes, qualified, experienced and friendly staff. You may be eligible to fees free*, refer feesfree.govt.nz Membership to Acupuncture NZ on completing the studies.
*Government Free Fee's term and conditions apply.
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