Manager - Nutrition & Food Services

• Waikato Hospital, Permanent Full time position (40 hours)
• Are you wanting to be part of a supportive and dedicated team working to improve patient care?
• Do you want a rewarding role where you can make a tangible difference in the lives of others?

Health 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.

About the Role

As a manager for Nutrition & Food Services, you will be responsible for the management and coordination of our hospital’s patient meal service during the day time, including the menu processing, tray line and ward staff who serve and deliver meals and beverages to the patient bedside. Day-to-day you will be part of a supportive management team and be responsible for rostering, recruitment, payroll, performance management, coordinating staff training while also ensuring compliance with food safety standards for your direct team. You will be the key collaborative link between the inpatient wards and the Nutrition and Food Service helping to ensure smooth communication, timely service and responsiveness to patient needs.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to lead and motivate a diverse team in our busy and dynamic hospital food service environment. Each day, you will be part of a team that plays a key role in ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality and patient-centred food and beverage services across Waikato Hospital.

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About the Service

Nutrition & Food Services objective is to provide a safe, quality and efficient food and nutrition service that meets the nutritional requirements of individuals and maintain their overall health and well-being.

Each meal time we prepare and serve over 850 patient meals. We also provide Meals on Wheels for community clients and have -five on-site retail outlets.

Our patient meal service includes production, service and distribution of the food to the patient bedside. We have a number of managers that work in collaboration to ensure our patients receive a high quality food service incorporating excellence in customer service.

About Hamilton

Hamilton, where Waikato Hospital is situated, is a vibrant city nestled alongside the scenic Waikato River, offering a perfect mix of nature and culture. Explore the stunning Hamilton Gardens, home to themed gardens from Italy to Asia, or visit the Waikato Museum to delve into the region's rich history. The city also boasts the Hamilton Zoo, where you can walk through an aviary filled with native birds. Hamilton is a lively hub, with a variety of cafes, restaurants, and bars, along with events like rugby, cricket, and the famous National Agricultural Fieldays and Balloons over Waikato festival. With its vibrant atmosphere and proximity to outdoor adventures, Hamilton is an ideal place to live and work.

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About you

• Proven experience in managing large scale food service operations and teams preferably in a healthcare setting
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively, lead change, resolve conflict and motivate others
• A focus on food safety, efficiency, quality and delivering excellent service
• A strategic thinker who is both creative and solution-oriented,
• Above all, you are passionate about working as part of a close team to improve patient care through the delivery of safe, nutritious and timely meals and beverages

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 9 June 2025. 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.