Cafe Assistants - Christchurch Health Campus


Willow Lane, Christchurch Health Campus

  • Monday to Friday 8:00am-2:00pm | 27.5 hours per week,

Peaberry, Christchurch Health Campus

  • Wednesday to Friday 6:15am-2:45pm | 24 hours per week

Great Escape Café, Christchurch Health Campus

  • Casual role
  • Start Date – ASAP
  • Starting rate $28.63 per hour

Benefits include:

  • Industry leading pay rates - including time and a half on weekends!
  • Free annual health checks
  • Access to exclusive deals with local businesses

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

The Cafe Assistant role supports the cafe team by providing excellent customer service and assisting with daily operations, serving customers and preparing food and beverages safely, and ensures the cafe is clean, well-organised, and runs smoothly.

Our team works within a fast-paced environment running 7 days per week, 365 days per year.

About You

We are looking for a reliable, hardworking and flexible candidate who can bring their exceptional skill and passion to our team.

Adaptability is essential as the successful candidate will be required to work across multiple work areas and complete a variety of tasks.

In this role you will be responsible for:

  • Working as part of a team in a busy café environment
  • Providing great customer service
  • Preparing food and beverages to a high standard
  • Keeping things clean and safe

To succeed in this role, you will have:

  • A friendly and positive attitude.
  • Ability to follow instructions.
  • Physical fitness and strength to transport goods and deliveries across campus.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
  • Basic communication skills.
  • The physical ability to stand for long periods and lift items.
  • Reliability and punctuality.
  • Basic understanding of food safety rules.

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 20th November. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Natalie Gaunt at natalie.gaunt@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.

 

 

 

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Permanent/Part Time, Casual

Job no: PC3964420

Location: Christchurch

Closing Date: Thursday, 20 November 2025