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AgVetLink: Number 60, February 2007

Staff Update – Musical Chairs

Helen Simpson and Emma Miles-Butler

Helen Simpson, Executive Assistant to Director Debbie Morris, will assume responsibilities in the HR and website areas in March. The new Executive Assistant, Emma Miles-Butler, has just been appointed and will be profiled in the next AgVetLink.

Alice Palmer and Mary Alexander

As part of the Group’s commitment to multiskilling, Alice Palmer, who is an Advisor (ACVM and Non-Food Products), will be seconded to the Food Service, Sale and Imports section of the Group for three months. Her ACVM role will be filled by Mary Alexander, who is the Group’s ACVM and Non-Food Products Coordinator. A contractor will be hired to cover for Mary during this period.

Chris Scott

Chris Scott, who is also an Advisor (ACVM and Non-Food Products), will leave the Group in June for an OE and new career direction. Chris began working with the Group part time as a university student and has been a valued full-time employee since graduation. He will be missed, not only for his excellent contribution to the work of the Group but also for his participation in the Group’s social life!

Jennie Moran

Jennie Moran has been on maternity leave for the past year and has decided to tender her resignation from NZFSA. Jennie started as a Veterinary Technical Advisor with the ACVM Group in 2001. Over that time she has made a significant contribution to the Group and will be missed by all. We are sure that, like us, you wish Jennie all the best for her new direction in life.

Lucy Johnston

Continuing with this theme, Lucy Johnston will be going on maternity leave in the middle of this year. This will be her first child and we extend our congratulations and best wishes to Lucy and her husband.

Positions Available

With the above changes, the Approvals and ACVM Group will be advertising in the near future for a replacement for Jennie and a fixed term contract position to cover for Lucy while she is on maternity leave. For further information on these upcoming vacancies, contact Maree Zinzley, Programme Manager (Operations)

(phone 04 894 2564 or email maree.zinzley@nzfsa.govt.nz).