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Catering Supervisor - Food Services Team | Christchurch Health Campus at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury, Christchurch

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

  • Start Date ' ASAP
  • Supervisor C - 0.4FTE
  • Location ' Christchurch Health Campus
  • Salary - Pay based on qualification level starting from $31.96 per hour plus weekend penal rates.

Monday - Supervisor C (0.4FTE)

Tuesday - 15:00-19:30

Wednesday - 15:00-19:30

Thursday - 15:00-19:30

Friday - 15:00-19:30

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

Our Food Services team at Christchurch Hospital is looking for a Catering Supervisor who can run a large-scale operation and are passionate about building the capability of our kitchen hand team. Please note this is not a cook/chef role, although experience in that space is welcome.

We produce approximately 2100 patient meals every day so we're looking for people who thrive under pressure, can keep track of multiple work streams, enjoy creating a team environment and can collaborate with colleagues to ensure our customers have a great experience. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the kitchen team, compliance with the food safety plan and growing team member capability. 

Skills and Experience

As an experienced supervisor, you will have strong communication and interpersonal skills, be able to grow and train staff, and show a strong commitment to the health and safety of the team.

You will thrive in this fast paced, ever-changing environment while working towards the main goal of improving the health and wellbeing of the people of the Canterbury region.

Essentials:

  • Experience supervising hospitality teams
  • NZQA recognised Food Safety Qualification or equivalent
  • Confident computer user able to quickly learn new software

Desirable:

  • Previous experience in a healthcare environment
  • A front-line leadership, management, or supervision qualification
  • NZQA Assessor certification

How to Apply

To apply please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Monday, 16th February. 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: Permanent Full time
Category: Health
Date listed: 12-Jan-2026
Salary range:
-
Closing date: 16-Feb-2026
Reference: PC3674767
Attachment: No File Attached
File links:
Website: https://www.cdhb.health.nz/

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