Casual Kitchen Team Members - Rotoruaat Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children -
In our work, we aim to demonstrate these values: We put Tamariki first We believe Aroha is vital We respect the Mana of people We are Tika and Pono We value Whakapapa We recognise that Oranga is a journeyOur vision is to ensure New Zealand is the best place in the world to be a child.
We are also committed to ensuring Oranga Tamariki partners with hapū, iwi and Māori organisations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need.Te Maioha o Parekarangi Youth Justice Residence is located just 10 minutes from the city centre on the Parekarangi Trust farmland.
Our secured facility has up to 30 rangatahi in residence, ranging in age from 13 to 17 years old, who are involved with the Youth Justice system. Mō te tūnga | About the roleWe have an opportunity for a motivated cook to join the residential support team to provide cover, when required, in our commercial kitchen.
This is a casual role that requires flexibility to be available for 10-hour shifts across a 7-day week, which may include weekends and statutory holidays.This is a busy and varied role and you will assist the Residence Chef in meal planning and preparation for the rangatahi in our care.
Your organisational skills will see you prepare quality meals on time, manage delivery arrangements, prepare for special events, supporting the operations of our secure residence. You will enjoy dealing with people, take pride in providing excellent customer service, and positively manage internal and external business relationships with ease.Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring Proven experience as a cook for large groups Understanding of health and safety, including food hygiene A level of competence in using a computer and data entry Strong relationship building skills Well-developed written and verbal communication skills Effective organisation, planning and time management skills Ability to work well as part of a team Ability to work unsupervised at times, able to use your initiative Full clean valid New Zealand driver's licence without conditions New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency at time of application Nōu te rourou | What's in it for youThe casual pay rate is $26.00 per hour + 8% holiday pay. Depending on hours worked, there may be additional allowances.We offer a great supportive team that have a genuine commitment to wellbeing.
We offer significant training and professional development so that you can thrive and grow. To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children, please visit our website at https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits. Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to ApplyApply online with your CV and Covering Letter.Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the competencies listed in the position description.If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you apply with a log in using your Oranga Tamariki email address.
Should you have any questions about this role, please contact Info_recruit@ot.govt.nzApplications for this role close at midnight Friday 6 March 2026. Please note that we will be reviewing applications and may invite candidates to interview prior to this date, so apply now!If you are interested in any of our vacancies, please ensure that you make yourself familiar with our code of conduct as it sets out our expectations for our kaimahi and requires you to present at work free from the influences of both drugs and alcohol.