Kitchen Assistant - Taumarunui
Taumarunui Hospital
- Permanent, Part position (48 hours per fortnight)
About the Role
We are looking for someone with excellent customer service skills to join our 7 day a week dietary service team as a kitchen assistant. The roster will include weekend and public holidays. Duties include food preparation, meal service, food and safety hygiene and general kitchen duties.
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About our Service
Taumarunui Hospital is a rural hospital 160 kilometers south of Hamilton. It serves the King Country and northern Ruapehu district. It has a 10 bed inpatient unit and a busy emergency department. In addition, there is a two bed primary birthing unit, outpatient service and visiting specialists.The Taumarunui kitchen also supplies meals for the Meals on Wheels service for our community.
Our Benefits- Full training including food and safety hygiene is offered.
- Ability to undertake NZQA training
- Pleasant working environment team to be part of
About Taumarunui
Taumarunui Hospital provides essential 24/7 emergency services and supports high-acuity patients through air and road ambulance retrievals to Waikato Hospital for complex care. The hospital also offers a range of specialty outpatient clinics with senior visiting doctors, as well as general laboratory and radiology diagnostics.With a growing number of nurse-led services, Taumarunui Hospital follows the Taumarunui Integrated Health Care model, developed in collaboration with local community and primary health services to ensure coordinated and effective patient care.
Located in the heart of the North Island, Taumarunui is the perfect base for those who love the outdoors. Positioned along the Adventure Highway, the town offers access to some of New Zealand's most breathtaking landscapes, including views of Mt.Ruapehu and the peaceful Wanganui River. Taumarunui is the gateway to Whanganui National Park, Tongariro National Park, and the Pureora Timber Trail, providing endless opportunities for outdoor adventures like canoeing, jetboating, fishing, mountain biking, and scenic walks.
With its blend of natural beauty and adventure, Taumarunui is the ideal location for those looking to build their career while embracing a vibrant, outdoor lifestyle.
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About you
To be considered for this role, you need:
- to work well in a team environment.
- good physical fitness to work in an environment involving some heavy lifting as well as frequent standing and a humid, busy environment.
- to be able to follow direction and carry out tasks in a timely efficient manner.
- the ability to build and maintain positive respectful relationships with customers and team members.
- to be reliable with an excellent attendance record.
- An understanding of hospital kitchen functions, and previous experience in similar roles would be an advantage.
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To apply please click Apply online or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.
All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59 pm on 3 February 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Shivani Kulkarni at Shivani.Kulkarni@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.