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Welcome to the Australian High Commission in Wellington, New Zealand.
South Australia Election-20 March 2010
An election will take place in South Australia on 20 March 2010. Eligible voters wishing to take part in this election should contact the Electoral Commission of South Australia (ECSA) at this website.
Alternatively electors can contact the ECSA directly by email at ECSAComments@sa.gov.au or by telephoning +61 8 7424 7400.
Tasmanian House of Assembly Elections-20 March 2010
Tasmanian electors residing or visiting overseas are advised that a general election for the Tasmanian House of Assembly will be held on Saturday 20 March 2010. Information about the elections can be found on the Tasmanian Electoral Commission’s website at www.tec.tas.gov.au
Please note that there will be no voting facilities at the Australian High Commission or Australian Consulate General in New Zealand
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Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Graduate program - 15 February 2010
DFAT needs talented and resourceful graduates to develop and implement policies that advance Australia's interests.
The graduate program allows you to develop and expand your knowledge in a broad range of areas — from international security and strategic issues to international economic and financial cooperation, trade negotiations, international law and public affairs.
Applications for our 2011 graduate programs will open 22 February 2010 and close 22 March 2010. Late applications will not be accepted. Details on how to apply will be available in February.
Earthquake in Haiti - January 2010
If you have concerns for the welfare of Australian family and friends in Haiti, you should first attempt to contact them directly. If you are unable to contact them and still hold concerns for their welfare, you should call the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on or +61 2 6261 3305 if calling from outside Australia or 1300 555 135 from within Australia.
If you have concerns about the welfare of Haitian family in Haiti, you should contact the Australian Red Cross on +61 3 9345 1800
Australia's Charge d'Affaires to the United Nations in Geneva delivered Australia's Statement on Haiti to the United Nations Human Rights Council on 28 January 2010. Read the statement
The Report of the International Commission on Nuclear Non-proliferation and Disarmament - December 2009
“Eliminating Nuclear Threats: A Practical Agenda for Global Policymakers”, was presented on 15 December in Tokyo to the Prime Ministers of Australia and Japan, their excellencies Kevin Rudd and Yukio Hatoyama, by the Commission Co-Chairs, former foreign ministers Gareth Evans and Yoriko Kawaguchi.
The full text of the report is available online at http://www.icnnd.org
Joint Cabinet Meeting - August 2009
The first ever Australia-New Zealand joint Cabinet meeting was held in Sydney on 21st August. This historic meeting involved fourteen Cabinet ministers and was co-chaired by Prime Minister, the Hon Kevin Rudd, and Prime Minister, the Hon John Key. Earlier the two prime ministers held their fourth bilateral meeting in Canberra during Mr Key’s official visit to Australia. For more information: media release on the joint Cabinet meeting and a joint statement on trans-Tasman cooperation.
Notices
The Australian High Commission in Wellington and the Australian Consulate General in Auckland will be encouraging staff and their families to participate in Earth Hour on 27 March 2010. Details can be found at this website
An online gateway to keep Australians informed about the economy and the Australian Government’s Economic Stimulus Plan has been activated. The website http://www.economicstimulusplan.gov.au/ will provide information and updates on the progress of the A$42 billion Nation Building-Economic Stimulus Plan as the Australian Government acts to cushion the nation from the worst effects of the global economic recession.
Job Vacancies at the High Commission
The Australian High Commission has the following vacancies:
Information And Communications Technology (ICT) Support and Administration Officer
Part time - 25hrs per week
Salary: $28-29.60 per hour plus employer super.
The position duty statement and selection criteria can be found here
To apply for this position please visit the seek website here
AUSTRALIAN HIGH COMMISSION
Has the following full time vacancy:
DEFENCE PROJECT & ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
Salary: NZ$54,205 - $58,253
(security assessment position)
The position duty statement and selection criteria can be found here
To apply for this position please visit the seek website here
