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Casual Catering Assistants | Christchurch Health Campus at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury, Christchurch

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

  • Christchurch - Christchurch Health Campus
  • 3x casual opportunities available at Christchurch Health Campus

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:

WellFoods is looking for motivated, reliable and punctual catering assistants to join our team.

Casual Positions:

  • Must be flexible, shifts generally: 1600pm-1900pm or 0630am-1500pm

In this role you will be working as part of a large WellFood team, where you will be responsible for taking the meal and beverage orders directly from the patients, assembling meal trays and delivering these to the wards all whilst providing excellent customer service to our patients and their whānau.

To be successful in this role, you are required to have excellent customer service skills, be organised, get along with people and be adaptable to different situations. All training will be provided for candidates who do not have food handling experience.

Starting rate $27.80 per hour. Based on the E tū Service and Food Workers collective agreement.

About you 

Skills and Experience

  • Ability to be both a team player and work independently
  • Reliable, with good time management
  • Flexibility and a 'can do' attitude
  • Communication skills
  • Customer service experience
  • Warm, friendly approach and passionate about people
  • Previous experience as a Catering Assistant

Benefits

  • Ongoing training and development
  • Time and a half on weekends and double time on Public Holidays
  • Health New Zealand employee benefits
  • Close to public transport

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 now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Thursday, 8th October. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Recruitment Partner, Lisa Gray on Lisa.Gray2@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.

Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details

Employer: Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury
Location: Christchurch
Position type: Casual
Category: Health
Date listed: 01-Oct-2026
Salary range:
-
Closing date: 08-Oct-2026
Reference: PC4381317
Attachment: No File Attached
File links:
Website: https://www.cdhb.health.nz/

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