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The Public Service Commissioner is appointed by the King’s Representative on the advice of the Prime Minister and has collective accountability with Cabinet for the performance of the Public Service.
The Commissioner provides strategic policy advice to Cabinet, sets human resources policy for the Public Service and is the Manager for Heads of Ministries.
Our office is open between the hours of 8am and 4pm (GMT-10hrs), Monday to Friday.
Cook Island Government Vacancies
Ministry:
Salary:
Kia Orana! Welcome to the Cook Islands Government Jobs & Vacancy Portal. This has been established to help the Cook Islands Public Sector's recruitment efforts to attract experienced, qualified and professional individuals who wish to serve in the Cook Islands for our people. Positions range from Management, Operations to Expert or Specialist fields, these can be located on either Rarotonga or in the Outer Islands 'Pa Enua'. For regular updates or prompts please signup below. Kia Manuia! (Be well and may you live long)
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Hospital Health
Ministry of Health
Ministry:
Location:
Rarotonga
$
Salary:
-
$
Deadline:
December 16, 2023
Listed:
November 29, 2023 at 12:45:16 AM
Ministry of Health - Te Marae Ora (TMO) have the following vacancy and we invite applications for the following position:
Pharmacist
This role is responsible for providing pharmacy services for Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health. This role also supervises pharmacy technicians and assistants to safely dispense medicines, and manage the warehouse inventory. They provide strategic and operational advice to the Chief Pharmacist as required.
The minimum qualification is Bachelor of Pharmacy and the minimum 5 years’ experience working in a hospital Pharmacy.
Click the Read More button for a copy of the job description or email MOH.HR@cookislands.gov.ck
To apply for the above position, please submit your cover letter and CV addressed to the Acting Manager Human Resources in a sealed envelope to our Administration building in Tupapa or email your expression of interest to MOH.HR@cookislands.gov.ck.
Applications for the above position close on Friday 15 December 2023 at 4pm and late applications will not be considered.
Hospital Health
Ministry of Health
Ministry:
Location:
Rarotonga
$
Salary:
-
$
Deadline:
December 16, 2023
Listed:
November 29, 2023 at 12:38:10 AM
Ministry of Health - Te Marae Ora (TMO) have the following vacancy and we invite applications for the following positions:
Senior Registered Nurse/Midwifery
This role supports quality clinical leadership for each service area with competent clinical practice and patient quality care. At an operational level, this role provides quality clinical nursing services and clinical practice. This includes assessing and implementing patient care needs and engaging in professional development to meet clinical competency, performance and professional standards.
The minimum qualification is Bachelor of Nursing and Post graduate qualification in Nursing and the minimum 5 years; clinical nursing experience or equivalent.
Click the Read More button for a copy of the job description or email MOH.HR@cookislands.gov.ck
To apply for the above position, please submit your cover letter and CV addressed to the Acting Manager Human Resources in a sealed envelope to our Administration building in Tupapa or email your expression of interest to MOH.HR@cookislands.gov.ck.
Applications for the above position close on Friday 15 December 2023 at 4pm and late applications will not be considered.
Hospital Health
Ministry of Health
Ministry:
Location:
Rarotonga
$
Salary:
-
$
Deadline:
December 16, 2023
Listed:
November 29, 2023 at 12:33:58 AM
Ministry of Health - Te Marae Ora (TMO) have the following vacancy and we invite applications for the following position:
Infection Control Cleaner
This role is responsible for providing general cleaning and housekeeping services for Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health premises including: cleaning offices, hallways, clinics, waiting areas and wards, emptying rubbish and cleaning linen. This role is responsible for ensuring the overall safety and sanitation of TMO buildings, premises and health clinics.
The minimum qualification is NCEA Level 2 or equivalent and the minimum 18 months’ work experience in housekeeping services or related areas.
Click the Read More button for a copy of the job description or email MOH.HR@cookislands.gov.ck
To apply for the above position, please submit your cover letter and CV addressed to the Acting Manager Human Resources in a sealed envelope to our Administration building in Tupapa or email your expression of interest to MOH.HR@cookislands.gov.ck.
Applications for the above position close on Friday 15 December 2023 at 4pm and late applications will not be considered.
Hospital Health
Ministry of Health
Ministry:
Location:
Rarotonga
$
Salary:
-
$
Deadline:
December 16, 2023
Listed:
November 29, 2023 at 12:28:03 AM
Ministry of Health - Te Marae Ora (TMO) have the following vacancy and we invite applications for the following position:
Receptionist
Responsible for delivering excellent customer services and professional patient engagement in the Cook Islands. This role also ensures Te Marae Ora (TMO) business processes, clinical and infection control protocols are followed to ensure users of health services (patients) receive quality health care and administrative services.
The minimum qualification is a Diploma in Business or equivalent and the minimum 4 years customer service experience.
Click the Read More button for a copy of the job description, or email MOH.HR@cookislands.gov.ck
To apply for the above position, please submit your cover letter and CV addressed to the Acting Manager Human Resources in a sealed envelope to our Administration building in Tupapa or email your expression of interest to MOH.HR@cookislands.gov.ck.
Applications for the above position close on Friday 15 December 2023 at 4pm and late applications will not be considered.
Legal
Crown Law Office
Ministry:
Location:
Rarotonga
$
Salary:
-
$
Deadline:
December 2, 2023
Listed:
November 28, 2023 at 6:38:55 PM
The Solicitor-General invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the
position of Senior Crown Counsel in the Crown Law Office in Rarotonga.
The Crown Law Office provides legal services to the government, including the King’s
Representative, Cabinet, the Prime Minister, Ministers, and other government entities and
statutory bodies.
Working in the Crown Law Office provides a unique opportunity to practice in a friendly
and supportive environment across a diverse range of practice areas, including legislative
drafting, commercial and contract law, litigation, criminal prosecutions, international law
and public law.
The Senior Crown Counsel position requires 8+-years’ experience in providing legal
advice in any of: public, commercial, civil, criminal or regulatory matters, as well as
conducting litigation (civil and/or criminal). Experience in public and administrative law
and/or civil litigation would be particularly advantageous.
Senior Crown Counsel will also be required to assist with the legislative drafting
programme, as well as the mentoring and supervision of junior and intermediate staff.
Remuneration will be competitive and commensurate with experience and job fit.
If you would like to have a confidential discussion about whether this is the right role for
you please feel free to contact the Solicitor-General on +(682) 29337 or at
jason.annandale@cookislands.gov.ck.
This position is being re-advertised. You do not have to re-submit an application if you
have already done so.
Applications should be sent to the Crown Law Office, P. O. Box 494, Avarua, Rarotonga,
Cook Islands or to selina.obrien@cookislands.gov.ck and must be received by 1st
December 2023, 4pm (Cook Islands time).
All applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and at least 3 character references.
Legal
Crown Law Office
Ministry:
Location:
Rarotonga
$
Salary:
-
$
Deadline:
December 5, 2023
Listed:
November 28, 2023 at 6:36:04 PM
The Solicitor-General invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the
position of Senior Policy Officer / Counsel (where appropriate) in the Crown Law Office in
Rarotonga.
The Crown Law Office provides legal services to the government, including the King’s
Representative, Cabinet, the Prime Minister, Ministers, and other government entities and
statutory bodies.
This position is ideally suited to a person with government experience in policy work,
particularly in the formulation, drafting, development, implementation, and monitoring of
fit-for-purpose policy and governance documents.
It would be an added advantage if applicants have familiarity with how the Cook Islands
Government operates and/or a law degree.
This position is primarily a policy position but, for legally qualified applicants, there is
potential scope for this position to be a hybrid position. In such a situation, the successful
candidate could take on appropriately job-sized roles as Counsel.
Remuneration will be competitive and commensurate with experience and job fit.
If you would like to have a confidential discussion about whether this is the right role for
you please feel free to contact the Solicitor-General on +(682) 29337 or at
jason.annandale@cookislands.gov.ck.
Applications should be sent to the Crown Law Office, P. O. Box 494, Avarua, Rarotonga,
Cook Islands or to selina.obrien@cookislands.gov.ck and must be received by Friday 1st
December 2023, 4pm (Cook Islands time).
Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and at least 3 character references.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration
Ministry:
Location:
Rarotonga
$
Salary:
-
$
Deadline:
December 6, 2023
Listed:
November 21, 2023 at 12:53:16 AM
The Cook Islands Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced individual for the following position:
Communications Advisor
As Communications Advisor, you will provide leadership and management of communications for the Ministry. This position supports both internal and external media and communication needs, and provides leadership and direction on the development and delivery of high quality communications services.
The Communications Advisor ensures consistent development and implementation of comprehensive communications plans and strategies, and the provision of high-level communications advice and support across the Ministry.
To be successful in this role, you will have relevant experience and qualifications in Communications, Media, Journalism or other relevant field. Demonstrated experience in leading communication and media projects utilising multiple communication channels, and a good understanding of the Cook Islands and Foreign Affairs context would be advantageous.
If you would like to apply for this position, please email your Expression of Interest together with a full CV no later than 4pm, Tuesday 5th December 2023.
For more information, or to request a Job Description, please contact MFAI Human Resource Manager by email Heidi.SeidlerUrirau@cookislands.gov.ck or phone 29347 (ext 707).
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