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Advertising

Successful advertisements sell the position.  Advertise what you have to offer not what you are looking for. Use advertisements to 'stand out in the crowd'.  Remember, the unspoken positive message of quality advertisements.
PDF Download: ad farm manager bop.pdf
PDFDownload: ad farm manager waikato.pdf

Job Description

Communicating goals and "selling" opportunity is a key to success in Staff Selection and appraisal. The job description below can be accessed by clicking on the icon (PDF format-33KB download). You can download your copy and your details to:
  • set goals and describe the outcomes you want
  • promote your position by describing where it is, what you have achieved and your job as to offer
  • make a "scoreboard" for ongoing appraisal
  • set measurable targets so your staff know what they are responsible for
  • describe your ideal applicant
PDF Download: job description - dairy.pdf

Telephone Applications

  • Direct the conversation for efficiency through planned open-ended questions.
  • At the end of the conversation answer general questions.
  • Let applicants know when you will be selecting your short list - so if they don't hear from you by then there will be no further action.
  • Listen for attitude - invite further information from those who most appeal.
PDF Download: telephone screening questionnaire.pdf

Performance Appraisal Questionnaire

Regular sessions to counsel staff are an opportunity to assess results and set goals for the future. This questionnaire will help employer and employee prepare for a productive discussion. Appraisals should not be "one way traffic". Take your chance to get feed back from staff to learn how you can manage them more effectively (PDF format - 11KB download).
PDF Download: performance appraisal questionnaire.pdf

Smoking & Drugs Policy

This policy exists to:
  • meet the employer's legal requirement to have a policy on smoking in the workplace
  • promote a safe and healthy workplace
  • to prevent the employer or their staff becoming legally liable
PDF Download: smoking and drugs policy.pdf

Leave Request Policy

It is recognised there are occasions where staff wish to take time off other than for special leave and at relatively short notice. This Policy is designed to provide a process for managing such requests.
PDF Download: leave request policy.pdf