Kitchen Assistant - Day Traylineat Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waikato -
About the RoleHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.You will be responsible for tasks like;Serving up patient meals on the tray lineWashing dishes using a commercial dishwasherDelivering meals to patientsMaking beverages for patientsCollecting menus from patients Click here to view the position description.
About the Team/ServiceWe can offer youRegular hours in a stable and structured work placeGood wages and yearly pay increasesHigher hourly rate for working weekends and public holidaysCareer opportunities and NZQA qualificationsGreat employee benefits (discounts with many Hamilton businesses)Ability to gain customer service experience working with patients in a healthcare environment About youWe are looking for people who areextremely reliable and with a great attendance recordThe ability to work within a teamHigh standard of personal presentationAble to show care and empathyThe ability to work rostered shifts and duties, between 6.30am & 3.00pm (It may include weekends & public holidays.
Your role/hours will be confirmed on offer).If you are reliable and are willing to learn, we will teach you the skills you need to do the job.If you have read the position description, and can confidently say that you meet the criteria outlined, we would welcome your application.Applicants for this position must have NZ residency and be able to communicate effectively in both spoken and written English.Working at Health New ZealandHealth 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 Māori, 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 5 January 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.