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Salient. Victoria University of Wellington Students' Newspaper. Volume 32, No. 19. August 6, 1969

Careers in Industries & Commerce

Careers in Industries & Commerce

"… with a view to fostering the economic welfare of New Zealand, to promote and encourage the improvement and development of industry and commerce, to promote and encourage the export trade of New Zealand, and to carry out such functions and duties as the Minister may from time to time direct."—Industries and Commerce Act, 1956.

  • • Development of new industries and natural resources.
  • • Administration of trade practices and prices legislation.
  • • Economic research.
  • • Import licensing.
  • • Study of world trade patterns and trends.
  • • Negotiation of international trade agreements.
  • • Export trade promotion.
  • • Overseas trade posts.

The department wishes to recruit men and women of integrity who are graduates, or well advanced and making satisfactory progress in their studies towards a degree or professional qualification. Economics and accountancy are preferred for many positions. However, good degrees in such subjects as geography, political science, and public administration will also be considered.

Training in specialised departmental work is provided by highly qualified senior officers.

Inquiries should be addressed to:

The Administration Officer,

Department of Industries and Commerce,

Room 519, Bowen State Building,

Bowen Street, Wellington

Telephone 48-640

Or the District Offices of the Department in Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin.