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As part of every job application, Council requires applicants to submit a personal profile. The profile is designed to give all parties the best chance at a successful recruitment process.
All applicants must be New Zealand residents, or hold an appropriate New Zealand work permit. You must also be contactable for an immediate interview.
Microsoft Word documents (.doc or .docx), Rich Text Files (.rtf) or Portable Document Format (.pdf) are the only acceptable file formats, with a maximum file size of 500 KB per file.
List your positions in reverse chronological order (most recent first). Provide details of position duties, responsibilities, accomplishments in the position and other relevant details.
In the position description locate the competencies marked with the 'critical' tick and provide brief details that demonstrate how you meet each of these competencies.
Perhaps offer an example of what you did in a specific instance and the outcome of your actions.
Use each competency as a heading to help organise your comments.
Include full details of your education. Also include any relevant educational achievements and training attended.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide verification of these qualifications.
Provide two work referees and one personal referee and for each Include
You will need to have advised your referees that they may be contacted by Nelson City Council for the purpose of providing a referee's statement in relation to your application for the vacant position. Referees statements are treated as confidential between the Council and the referee.
You can include a curriculum vitae showing your interests and council or community involvement, but it cannot be used in place of the personal profile.
If your application is successful, this profile along with the application form and curriculum vitae will be retained on your staff personal file.
Your completed personal profile must be attached to your online application. Directions to submit an application for a job opening.
Last updated: 11/02/2010 12:29pm
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