Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Based at Te Puna Wai ō Tuhinapo Youth Justice Residence
- Casual Role
- $26 per hour
Mō te tūnga | About the role:
We're currently looking for a Kitchen Assistant to help out our busy and dedicated kitchen team on a casual basis.
Duties include:
- Washing dishes and maintaining kitchen cleanliness.
- Assisting with the preparation of lunch and dinner for residents.
- Assisting with food preparation and service.
- Following hygiene and safety procedures.
Your great organisational skills will see you play a vital role in preparing quality meals on time, supporting the operations of our secure residence.
Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring:
Key requirements of the role include:
- Must be available to work on Mondays and Fridays (occasional weekend shifts required).
- Flexibility to work extra shifts during the week if needed.
- Previous experience working in a commercial kitchen is preferred.
- Must have NZQA Food Safety & Hygiene Unit Standards 167 and 168.
- Ability to work independently when required is an advantage, but not essential.
- Must have your own reliable transport.
Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you
We offer training and professional development so that you can thrive and grow. We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. This is your opportunity to apply your skills and experience to the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi. To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visit https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/
Mō mātou | About us:
Oranga Tamariki — Ministry for Children is the Ministry that supports children and young people in New Zealand. Oranga Tamariki has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do and works to advance the wellbeing and positive long-term outcomes of children and young people.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply:
Apply online with your CV and cover letter. For reporting and transparency, it is important that all applications are submitted through our careers site, please do not email through applications and/or CVs.
If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee, please register or log in using your Oranga Tamariki e-mail address.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact info_recruit@ot.govt.nz
Applications close Sunday 31st August 2025
If you are interested in any of our vacancies, please ensure that you make yourself familiar with our code of conduct as it sets out our expectations for our kaimahi and requires you to present at work free from the influences of both drugs and alcohol.