VACANCY
Rarotonga, Cook Islands
Health & Safety Manager (New Position)
Te Aponga Uira (TAU) is a government-owned utility responsible for generating, distributing and retailing electricity on the main island of Rarotonga in the Cook Islands. As such TAU is dedicated to delivering reliable and sustainable energy to the community of Rarotonga.
Refer www.teaponga.com
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join our team in a newly established role.
Reporting to the CEO and the Board of Directors as required the role is charged with accountability for developing planning and implementing Health, Safety, Wellbeing and Risk Management strategies that align with TAU’s business strategy and commitment to employee and public safety. The role is responsible for ensuring TAU’s compliance with Health and Safety guidelines in a high-risk industry.
This is a hands-on position; the successful applicant will have excellent time management and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to lead initiatives to enhance health and safety standards along with the ability to communicate at all levels with the different Divisions throughout TAU.
The successful applicant will have a relevant tertiary qualification from a recognised institution with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a senior management leadership position to lead initiatives to enhance Health, Safety and Wellbeing throughout TAU.
A full job description and information package is available on request. Applications should include a covering letter, comprehensive CV and be submitted in writing to Eileen Turepu on email eturepu@electricity.co.ck.
Rarotonga, Cook Islands
Electrical Engineer
Te Aponga Uira (TAU) wishes to appoint an Electrical Engineer.
Te Aponga Uira (TAU) is a government-owned utility responsible for generating, distributing and retailing electricity on the main island of Rarotonga in the Cook Islands. As such TAU is dedicated to delivering reliable and sustainable electrical energy to the community of Rarotonga.
Refer www.teaponga.com
The position reports to the Chief Engineer and the CEO as required the role is responsible to assist with the development, maintenance and operations of the power system on Rarotonga. The role covers responsibilities in both the Network and Generation division, with responsibilities in TAU’s Renewable Energy development.
This is a hands-on position; the successful applicant will have excellent time management and problem solving skills with the ability to forward planning, providing technical support and guidance to operational staff, assisting in troubleshooting and resolving issues on the system.
The successful applicant will need a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field from a recognised institution with a minimum of 5 years post qualification experience in the utility or energy sector, proficiency in engineering software tools, such as AutoCAD for design and analysis, along with an awareness of industry trends regarding alternative energy generation.
A full job description and information package is available on request. Applications should include a covering letter, comprehensive CV and be submitted in writing to Eileen Turepu on email ETurepu@electricity.co.ck
Expression of Interest of Local Suppliers
Local Suppliers for Te Aponga Uira
Te Aponga Uira (TAU) engages private contractors for various “small” works. Small works are those valued up to NZD$60,000.00. Works up to this value are typically contracted to local businesses. Following quotation processes, this identifies successful bidders.
Contractors who wish to undertake small works for TAU are encouraged to register in the TAU Expression of Interest database for Small Works by completing and submitting this registration form. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TAU_EOI
Registration will enable you to receive notifications of small work opportunities via your nominated email address for your selected job preferences.
This registration of interests is for businesses and operators based in the Cook Islands only.
Note: This registration process does not include notifications of contract work advertised through a public tender. Contractors interested in submitting responses to public tenders must follow the tender document process.
