New NZOF Position Advertised

The NZOF wishes to establish, as from 1 January 2007, a new part-time, paid contract position of Technical Director. The Director (along with a volunteer advisory panel) will replace the existing Technical Committee.

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

The Technical Director will be primarily responsible for:
•  ensuring that major events are graded accordingly and organised in compliance with the NZOF Rules;
•  that recommendations are made on competition rule changes;
•  that training and information is provided in the areas of event controlling, mapping and course planning;
•  that grading of existing and new controllers is carried out;
•  that changes to international rules and mapping specifications are reviewed and information and recommendations provided where necessary;
•  reviewing as necessary and keeping up-to-date the NZOF Health and Safety Policy, and related schedules.

This is a part-time, paid contract position. A job description is available from the General Manager, Stuart Payne, 171A Fifield Tce, Christchurch 8023; Ph (03) 337 2275; Email: nzof@nzorienteering.com

Applications close Thursday 16 November 2006.