73 Jobs in Lower Hutt

We’re hiring an experienced chef to work in Porirua. Morning shift: Monday to Friday, 6:00am – 2:00pm. $32 - $3 an hour.

Are you a kitchen champion looking for casual work in the Wellington area? Lowie is looking for an experienced chef  to work in a busy production environment team in Porirua, Wellington.

Weekday morning shift:  Monday to Friday, 6:00am – 2:00pm

What we offer:

• Paid weekly, $32 – 33 an hour
• Full time hours
• Work close to home if you live in Porirua, Tawa, Johnsonville or Lower Hutt
• Great working environments
• Immediate start for the right person
  
  

Some duties you may be required to do:

• Prepare, cook, and present dishes to the highest standards, ensuring consistency and quality
• Follow and maintain high food safety and hygiene standards
• Ensure the kitchen operates in a timely way
• Solve any issues that arise and take control of any problematic situation
• Manage and train kitchen staff, establish working schedule and assess staff’s performance
  
  

The ideal candidate will have the following skills:

• Clean MOJ
• Previous experience in either a commercial kitchen or large hotel
• Knowledge in cookery with a passion for food and presentation
• Ability to work rostered shifts (and weekends as needed)
• Strive to exceed customers satisfaction
• Ability to communicate, multi-task and cope under pressure
  
  

No qualifications are required, however, a cookery qualification would be beneficial. You will need to be a NZ Citizen, Permanent Resident or on a valid work visa to apply for a position.

Are you an experienced chef based in Porirua? We’re hiring. Day shift: Monday to Friday, 11:30am – 6:30pm. $32 - $3 an hour.

Are you a kitchen champion looking for casual work in the Wellington area? Lowie is looking for an experienced chef  to work in a busy production environment team in Porirua, Wellington.

Weekday day shift:  Monday to Friday, 11:30am – 6:30pm

What we offer:

• Paid weekly, $32 – 33 an hour
• Full time hours
• Work close to home if you live in Porirua, Tawa, Johnsonville or Lower Hutt
• Great working environments
• Immediate start for the right person
  
  

Some duties you may be required to do:

• Prepare, cook, and present dishes to the highest standards, ensuring consistency and quality
• Follow and maintain high food safety and hygiene standards
• Ensure the kitchen operates in a timely way
• Solve any issues that arise and take control of any problematic situation
• Manage and train kitchen staff, establish working schedule and assess staff’s performance
  
  

The ideal candidate will have the following skills:

• Clean MOJ
• Previous experience in either a commercial kitchen or large hotel
• Knowledge in cookery with a passion for food and presentation
• Ability to work rostered shifts (and weekends as needed)
• Strive to exceed customers satisfaction
• Ability to communicate, multi-task and cope under pressure
  
  

No qualifications are required, however, a cookery qualification would be beneficial. You will need to be a NZ Citizen, Permanent Resident or on a valid work visa to apply for a position.

If you are ready for a new direction, positive energy and enviable future opportunities, we have the perfect role for you!

Are you a passionate Kaiako who finds joy in the curious, energetic world of tamariki aged 0 to 4 years old? At our centre, we believe in creating a space where tamariki feel safe, loved, and inspired to learn through play. If you’re ready to nurture young minds and build meaningful relationships with whānau, we’d love to welcome you into our team.

What We Offer:

• Full pay parity

• 10 days sick leave from your first day (T&Cs apply)

• Fully funded Teacher registration

• Mental health and wellbeing hub, plus EAP support

• Career-advancing professional development

• Focused leadership development

• 50% childcare fee discount for your child

The Position:

• Permanent, full-time (40 hours/week)

• ECE qualified and registered Teacher with a current NZ provisional or full practising certificate—or nearing completion of your ECE qualification

• NZ residency or valid NZ work visa required

About You:

You’re a Kaiako who:

• Brings enthusiasm for the local curriculum

• Creates inspiring, engaging environments for tamariki

• Builds strong partnerships with parents and whānau

• Delivers fun-filled learning experiences

• Practices respectful care as a core teaching value

• Understands the developmental and emotional needs of toddlers

If this sounds like you, apply now and become part of a supportive, inclusive team committed to keeping tamariki safe, loved, and learning.

We are an Accredited employer.

Click on this link for details about our centre:  Aotea Centre

Position: Painter

Job duties:

·    Discussing plans with relevant clients

·    Read blueprints/instructions and examine surfaces to determine the kind and amount of work necessary

·    Make on-site preparations such as building scaffolding and ladders, covering fixtures etc.

·    Selecting the appropriate painting materials for different sites

·    Prepare walls and other surfaces for painting including cleaning, sanding and patching by removing old paint and wall paper, fixing holes and cracks, smoothing and sealing, etc.

·    Mix paint and other materials to prepare the right color or texture

·    Paint surfaces according to instructions with various tools

·    Apply various paint finishes, including brush, rollers, spray application to interior and exterior surfaces

·    Match paint samples for touch up

·    Hanging wallpaper when required, trimming edges

·    Tidying up and cleaning the tools, equipment and the work areas

·    Take and adhere to all health and safety precautions, including working at heights

·    Work effectively with other tradespeople on the construction site

·    Any other duties the employer reasonably may require employee to perform

Pay rate: minimum $30.00/hour   maximum $33.00/hour

Guaranteed hours of work per week:  minimum of 30 hours per week

Requirements for the job:

·    At least 2 years of relevant work experience

·    Strong understanding of surface preparation paint application method

·    Have a positive attitude

·    Be Reliable and punctual

·    Be attention to details and being extra careful

·    Ability to work independently and as part of team

·    Ability to work in various conditions including heights

·    Be physically fit

·    Full time availability, may works on weekends

·    No criminal record

·    Candidates need to be NZ citizens/residents

We are seeking an experienced Leadman – Paving Plant Operator to join our team in Wellington region. This is a key role within our operations, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of our paving plant while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

• Operate and oversee paving plant equipment to meet production requirements.

• Lead and coordinate plant operations and staff on site.

• Monitor quality and output to ensure projects meet specifications.

• Carry out routine maintenance and inspections of plant and equipment.

• Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety procedures.

• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant, verifiable work experience in paving plant operations.

• Strong leadership and coordination skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Commitment to health and safety practices.

• Reliable, proactive, and able to manage time effectively.

• Competitive hourly rate ($30–$35, depending on skills and experience).

• Permanent, full-time role with 40 hours per week guaranteed.

• Supportive team environment.

• Opportunity to develop your skills and take on a key leadership role.

If you have the skills, experience, and leadership qualities we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you. Please note, applicants for this role must be NZ citizens or have NZ resident class visa.

carpenter

Description:

We are looking for multiple experienced Steel Fixers who have a good attitude
towards work and great references. You will be positioning and securing steel bars and steel mesh in concrete forms to reinforce concrete structures. The successful candidate will have at least three years of relevant experience.

About us:

Franklin Smith is a multi-disciplinary Recruitment Agency - specializing in Trades and Construction. We have offices is Auckland, Christchurch, and Nelson, with large scale projects around New Zealand. Franklin Smith is people focused; we are always searching for the best of the best in each industry.

About you:

The ideal candidate must be able to:
•    erecting lifting tackles by attaching pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures, and installing cables and attaching counterweights
•    attaching slinging gear to hoisting equipment and objects to be moved using clamps, hooks, bolts and knots
•    fitting and bolting tubes, support braces and components to form bases and build up scaffolding
•    lifting and positioning sections of scaffolding
•    measuring, cutting, bending and fitting welded wire mesh into concrete areas to be mesh-reinforced
•    fixing mesh and reinforcing steel into position in formwork for concrete pours
•    setting up winches and rigging equipment to raise and position girders, plates, columns and other steel units
•    erecting guard rails, guy wires, ropes and clears, laying planks and hanging safety nets

The ideal candidate will also have:
- Two contactable references
- A valid driver license.
- Able to pass a police check and drug test

About the role:

• Minimum 30 hours per week
• Hourly wage ranging from $27.50 - $35.00
• 6-months fixed term from Oct/Nov 2026 - Monday to Friday, with extra shifts available on weekends
• As part of your employment, you may be required to travel to a different region for different projects, including Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Canterbury, Gisborne, Hawkes Bay, Manawatu,Marlborough, Nelson, Northland, Otago, Southland, Taranaki, Waikato, Wellington, and West Coast.
• You will be given reasonable notice if you are required to relocate to another region. Franklin Smith will cover transportation and accommodation expenses related to the relocation.

Kindly upload your resume and cover letter on this webpage. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Our client is looking for 8 people to work for a global animal health company based in Trentham. 

The dates are 29th September - 17th October . Must be available for all 3 weeks. 

Free on-site car parking

Hours: 8am-4.30pm

You need to be reliable and be able to follow instructions.

This role could be great for someone who is wanting some casual work as there will be on going opportunities.

Competative Hourly Rate. 

About the job: 

Labelling and packing, includes: 

• Wearing hair nets, gloves, lab coats, safety glasses, safety shoes
• Visually inspecting vials
• Labelling vials and plastic outers
• Folding cartons and leaflets, then combining them
• Adding adsorbent pads and vials to plastic outers
• Adding filled plastic outers to cartons
• Cleaning of tubs, trays, putting covering material on to tables

If this sounds like you please apply now. 

You must have the right to work in NZ and already be in the Wellington region to apply.  

We are looking for class 4 truck drivers and courier van driver.

We are seeking to fill positions of Truck Drivers and Courier Drivers

Truck Driver

The applicant must have the below:

• A clean class 4 driver's license.
• At least one year work experience.
• Must be physically fit.
• Drug free

Job duties include: 

• Follow road code and traffic guidelines.
• Drive truck safely.
• Read maps and follow most efficient route.
• Check if load is safe and secure.
• Follow health and safety guidelines.
• Report any incidents.
• Check and report if the vehicle has any issues. 

Van Driver

The applicant must have the below:

• A clean class 1 driver's license.
• Must be physically fit.
• Drug free

Job duties include: 

• Follow road code and traffic guidelines.
• Drive Van safely.
• Loading and unloading the van.
• Make deliveries on time.
• Read maps and follow most efficient route.
• Check if load is safe and secure.
• Follow health and safety guidelines.
• Report any incidents.
• Check and report if the vehicle has any issues. 

Work will be around Wellington region. It is a full time job with 30 hours per week minimum.