Posted 15 August, 2026
Casual Kitchen Assistant
New Zealand Government
Lower Hutt, WGN, NZ
Full Time
Reference: b845b6d78c30efb7
Job Description
Location Location: Hutt HospitalContract: Casual (Rostered)Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora isfirmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated toserving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we'rebuilding a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability,whānau-centred care, and excellence. About the Role In this position, your main responsibility would beto prepare and serve meals to patients in the hospital wards. You willcollaborate closely with our kitchen team to assist in simple food preparation,clean dishes using an industrial dishwasher, arrange plates, and ensure aclean, organised and hygienic kitchen environment. We have three shiftsavailable in the Kitchen 7am-4pm, 10:30-7pm and 4pm-7pm, this job is majorly4pm-7pm rostered and on call. Candidates with flexible availability would begiven preference. About the Team/Service Location We are a group of 46 individuals with diverse backgrounds, united by ourcommitment to delivering high-quality and delicious meals to our patients,staff, and visitors. Despite our busy workday, we find joy in sharing laughteramongst ourselves. We strongly promote a collaborative team atmosphere. About you We are seeking an individual who is experienced in working with a team,coupled with a positive and proactive mind-set. The ideal candidate should beaccustomed to operating within a fast-paced team setting. Proficiency inmultitasking, displaying punctuality, and exhibiting respect for deadlines areessential qualities. Moreover, the candidate should excel in handling workpressure. Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Working at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare forthe people of Aotearoa/NewZeland. Our people are at the heart ofeverything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers andhonouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversityand welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages,ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverseand inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service ourcommunity. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus onMāori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. #J-18808-Ljbffr