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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.
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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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Offshore Fisheries
Ministry of Marine Resources
Ministry:
Location:
Rarotonga
$
Salary:
-
$
Deadline:
May 27, 2023
Listed:
May 19, 2023 at 11:09:39 PM
The Ministry of Marine Resources Offshore Fisheries Division is seeking candidates to attend a Tuna Longline Fisheries Observer Training.
Candidates will need to be available for five weeks on the 19th June, 2023.
Applicants must meet the following criteria and education background listed below:
* Passed High School level Certificate or equivalent
* Aged 21 to 35 years old and of mature disposition
* Physically fit enough and healthy for active sea work
* Clear police record check
* Able to read and to write reports in understandable English
*Be willing and able to spend periods of 15 to 30 days, or occasionally more, at sea.
* Available to go out to sea at anytime, as required
*Must pass FFA/SPC pre-selection test.
You will be required to sit a pre-selection test designed to evaluate your interpretive skills and ability to organize your writing.
Successful candidates will be interviewed before a final decision is made to recruit them into the five week training course.
The South Pacific Community (SPC) and Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) will carry out basic training.
Further training in communications, first-aid, sea-safety and fire-fighting will also be required for those applicants that do not already have these competencies.
Previous sea going experience, data collection experience, or fisheries law and legislation experience would be desirable, but is not essential.
1. On completion of training, trainees will be expected to immediately commence contracted observer work on a variety of longline and Purse Seine vessels fishing in Cook Islands waters, and within the Pacific region when required.
Please contact Bermy Ariihee at the Offshore Fisheries Division at MMR (Ph 28721) or by email B.Ariihee@mmr.gov.ck to obtain the course registration forms, or for further details.
Economic Planning Division (EPD)
Ministry of Finance and Economic Management
Ministry:
Location:
Rarotonga
$
Salary:
-
$
Deadline:
May 27, 2023
Listed:
May 19, 2023 at 10:54:44 PM
The Economic Planning Division are seeking a bright and enthusiastic individual to join their team as a Senior Policy Advisor.
The Senior Policy advisor is a role with a focus on a competitive market environment focused on reducing barriers to a market-led economy to help develop the policies to increase resilience in our economy in the recovery period.
The ideal candidate will have some understanding of economics and/or drafting legislation and public policy for that market environment. Regulatory, project management and public policy experience in the public sector would also be an advantage.
Click the Read More button for a copy of the job description.
Expressions of interest, together with a full CV, are to be sent by 4pm, Thursday 26 May 2023 to leilani.sadaraka@cookislands.gov.ck.
Hospital Health
Ministry of Health
Ministry:
Location:
Rarotonga
$
Salary:
-
$
Deadline:
June 10, 2023
Listed:
May 19, 2023 at 10:50:31 PM
Te Marae Ora, Ministry of Health invites applications for the following position:
Director of Hospital Health
This role will lead the design and delivery of accident, emergency, secondary and tertiary health care in hospital settings (0.8 FTE) for Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health on a 24/7 basis.
This role is also responsible for providing strategic advice to the Secretary of Health (SOH) on hospital health services comprised of clinical, clinical support, allied health and maintaining general support services across the health system. This role is also provides clinical advice/services (0.2 FTE) to strengthen service delivery.
For a copy of the job description, please email MOH.HR@cookislands.gov.ck or Click the Read More button.
To apply, please submit your cover letter and CV addressed to the Human Resources department in a sealed envelope and delivered to the TMO Administration building in Tupapa (Building next to the Tupapa Primary Health Care) OR email your application to MOH.HR@cookislands.gov.ck
Late application will not be considered.
Public Health
Ministry of Health
Ministry:
Location:
Rarotonga
$
Salary:
-
$
Deadline:
June 10, 2023
Listed:
May 19, 2023 at 10:41:25 PM
Te Marae ora, Ministry of Health invites application for the following position:
Director of Public Health
Lead the design and delivery of Public Health services (0.8 FTE) for Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health on a 24/7 basis. Provide strategic advice to the Secretary of Health (SOH) and Executive team on matters relating to public health and manage the delivery of public health services including:
Health Protection;
Health Promotion;
Public Health Nursing;
and Mental Health;
through effective planning, workforce development, resource allocation, partnerships, risk mitigation,
information management and reporting. This role also requires the provision of clinical services (0.2 FTE) to strengthen service delivery.
For a copy of the job description, please email MOH.HR@cookislands.gov.ck, or Click the Read More button.
To apply, please submit your cover letter and CV addressed to the Human Resources department in a sealed envelope and delivered to the TMO Administration building in Tupapa (Building next to the Tupapa Primary Health Care) OR email your application to MOH.HR@cookislands.gov.ck
Late application will not be considered.
Hospital Health
Ministry of Health
Ministry:
Location:
Rarotonga
$
Salary:
-
$
Deadline:
May 27, 2023
Listed:
May 19, 2023 at 10:35:49 PM
Te Marae Ora, Ministry of Health would like to invite applications for the position below:
Pharmacy Assistant
This role supports pharmacy technicians and pharmacists to provide pharmacy services for Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health. They predominantly assist in the pharmacy warehouse, collect/deliver
medicines/consumables and check these against the invoice/order list. They work under the supervision of a pharmacy technician or a pharmacist.
For a copy of the job description, please email MOH.HR@cookislands.gov.ck or Click the Read More button.
To apply, please submit your cover letter and CV addressed to the Human Resources department in a sealed envelope and delivered to the TMO Administration building in Tupapa (Building next to the Tupapa Primary Health Care) OR email your application to MOH.HR@cookislands.gov.ck
Late application will not be considered .
Hospital Health
Ministry of Health
Ministry:
Location:
Rarotonga
$
Salary:
-
$
Deadline:
May 27, 2023
Listed:
May 19, 2023 at 10:30:53 PM
Te Marae Ora, Ministry of Health invite applications for the following position:
EMT Paramedic Assistant
This role supports EMT paramedic officers and paramedics to provide efficiency services, including orderly and security services. This includes maintaining a clean and safe ambulance and equipment, transferring and lifting patients during emergency events, and provide 24/7 cover for health premises/staff and ambulatory services
For a copy of the job description, please email MOH.HR@cookislands.gov.ck or Click the Read More button.
To apply, please submit your cover letter and CV addressed to the Human Resources department in a sealed envelope and delivered to the TMO Administration building in Tupapa (Building next to the Tupapa Primary Health Care) OR email your application to MOH.HR@cookislands.gov.ck
Late applications will not be considered.
Cook Islands Investment Corporation
Ministry:
Location:
Rarotonga
$
Salary:
-
$
Deadline:
June 1, 2023
Listed:
May 19, 2023 at 10:19:36 PM
Passionate about project analytics, reporting, and problem-solving? Join Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) as a Project & Infrastructure Analyst!
We're seeking a self-driven professional who thrives on working with people at all levels of Government. As an integral part of our team, you'll provide executive and professional support to the Infrastructure Committee (IC) and Project Coordination Committee (PCC) while leading the implementation of sector initiatives for effective oversight of government infrastructure investments nationwide.
Requirements:
• Strong interpersonal skills and executive support qualities with a can-do attitude.
• Skills in project analytics, reporting and problem-solving.
• Full-time fixed-term position for three years.
To apply, email your CV and a Cover Letter highlighting your strengths and weaknesses relative to the role's key responsibilities and competencies to ciic.recruitment@cookislands.gov.ck by Wednesday 31st May 2023, 4pm (CI time).
Visit our website at https://www.ciic.gov.ck/ or contact us via email for the full job description.
Take the opportunity to make a significant impact on infrastructure investments in the Cook Islands.
Apply now and be part of our dynamic team!
Capability & Service Delivery
Te Kauono Tutara e te Mana Tiaki – Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration
Ministry:
Location:
Rarotonga
$
Salary:
-
$
Deadline:
June 6, 2023
Listed:
May 5, 2023 at 9:40:23 PM
The Cook Islands Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced individual for the position of Protocol Officer.
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