Kitchen Assistant

• Waikato Hospital - Night Belt
• Permanent, part-time position
• 17.5 hours per week – 5 days @ 3.5 hours per day

Come join our great team working Waikato Hospital where you will gain valuable experience serving patient meals and beverages.

This position would suit anyone that needs to keep the main part of the day free but can work between 4.30pm and 8.30pm. It may include weekends & public holidays.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders.

About the Role

If you are reliable and are willing to learn, we will teach you the skills you need to do the job.

In this role you will be responsible for tasks such as:

• Serving patient meals on the trayline.
• Washing dishes using a commercial dishwasher.
• Delivering meals to patients.
• Making beverages for patients.
• Cleaning workstations after service is completed.

Click here to view the position description.

About you

We are looking for people who

• Are extremely reliable and with a great attendance record.
• Have the ability to work within a team.
• Have a high standard of personal presentation.
• Are able to show care and empathy.
• Have flexibility and a positive attitude towards variable working hours.

Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or an eligible NZ work visa and be able to communicate effectively in both spoken and written English.

Food preparation experience and a food safety qualification are desirable but not essential. If you are reliable and are willing to learn, we will teach you the skills you need to do the job.

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 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 13 October 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ekeraam Jones at Ekeraam.Jones@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.