Kitchen Assistant
Location: Hutt Hospital
Contract: Permanent, Part Time (0.375 FTE) - Rostered and Rotating
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. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role
As a Kitchen Assistant, your main responsibility would be to prepare and serve meals to patients in the hospital wards. You will collaborate closely with our kitchen team to assist in simple food preparation, clean dishes using an industrial dishwasher, arrange plates, and ensure a clean, organised and hygienic kitchen environment.
We offer three kitchen shift options: 7:00am–4:00pm, 10:30am–7:00pm, and 4:00pm–7:00pm. This is a 15-hour-per-week role, primarily rostered on a rotating 4:00pm–7:00pm shift. Candidates with flexible availability would be given preference.
The salary band for this position is $59,550 - $66,476 (pro-rata), depending on experience.
About the
Team/Service Location
We
are a group of 46 individuals with diverse backgrounds, united by our
commitment to delivering high-quality and delicious meals to our patients,
staff, and visitors. Despite our busy workday, we find joy in sharing laughter
amongst ourselves. We strongly promote a collaborative team atmosphere.
About you
To be successful in this role, you'll need:
- Experience working collaboratively within a team environment
- Positive, proactive, and can-do attitude
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced setting
- Strong multitasking skills with the ability to prioritise effectively
- Reliable, punctual, and respectful of deadlines
- Able to perform well under pressure and manage workload demands efficiently
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
How to Apply
To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 22nd June. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Diana Velazco (Diana.Velazcoflores@tewhatuora.govt.nz)
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.
Permanent/Part Time
Job no: SS108-26
Location: Lower Hutt
Closing Date: Monday, 22 June 2026