Kitchen Assistant Cafe

Hourly rate from $27.80, Extra T1.5 on the weekends

Youll play a key role in keeping healthcare workers, patients, whaanau and visitors fuelled and supported during their day.

Whether youre crafting the perfect flat white or sharing a smile with someone in need, your work matters.

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

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join our Nutrition and Food Services Retail and Cafe team.

In this role you will responsible for tasks like : making coffee, sandwiches and wraps, serving customers, cashier responsibilities, keeping seating areas clean and tidy and washing dishes.

The position involves rostered shifts Monday through Sunday, scheduled between 6 : 00 AM and 8 : 30 PM, requiring flexibility and a positive attitude toward variable working hours.

Click here to view the position description.

About you

We are looking for people who are :

Extremely reliable and with a great attendance record

The ability to work within a team

High standard of personal presentation

Able to show care and empathy

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

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 Maori, 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 6 October 2025.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Shivani Kulkarni at

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

Job details

Job Reference : WAI29876

Location : North Island - Waikato - Hamilton

Job type : Expertise :

Non-clinical - Food Services - Food Services

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