19 Jobs in Taranaki

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Matthew and Nicole McDonald opened Matthew and Co Real Estate Ltd after spending 15 years selling all types of property throughout Taranaki. Matthew's father, Michael McDonald, his Grandfather Tom McDonald, and Great Grandfather Michael McDonald have all been involved in selling land for close to a century in Taranaki and that great service is still continuing today through the fourth generation.
 
Matthew and Co are now looking for New & Experienced Salespeople .  From their office in Stratford, their team services Central, South, Coastal and North Taranaki.  They have concluded sales throughout the province from baches and farms at Awakino to hunting, and dairy blocks at Waverley and are involved with a nationwide referral network able to reach throughout New Zealand.
Matthew and Co have a reputation for Integrity, Honesty and Hardworking are seen as the Real Estate experts. You’ll benefit from the knowledge that has been passed down through the generations that has enabled Matthew and Co to push beyond the average Real Estate Company and deliver more.
 
Matthew and Co Salespeople are highly trained professional agents and along with a long history of providing great service have been involved in the community for a long time, giving time and energy not only to Real Estate but the local people. They are not only salespeople but trusted members with reputations beyond question.
 
Matthew and Co have a goal to provide a service second to none and sell property for the best price in the best circumstances and not step away from hard challenges.  If this is something you agree with and would like to find out more about a career in Real Estate with Matthew and Co Real Estate, then please enquire below
 
This role is being managed by REAP Recruitment on behalf of Matthew & Co Real Estate .  Please apply on-line below to be considered for this role.  All applications will remain confidential to REAP Recruitment & Matthew & Co Real Estate and will only be forwarded on to others with your consent. 

We are looking for a full-time (min. 30 hours/week, $25-$35 hourly rate) Restaurant Manager to manage our fine-dining Indian Restaurant.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Overall responsibility for the profitable operation and organisation of the restaurant, including front of house and back of house.

• Set procedures to ensure a high standard of customer service and customer satisfaction.

• Implement customer enquiry and complaints procedures and ensure all enquiries and
complaints are handled promptly and efficiently.  

• Uphold morale in the restaurant.  

• Set and manage budgets.  

• Work with the Marketing Manager to plan and oversee marketing and promotional activities.  

• Manage and train front-of-house staff to maintain high service standards.  

• Manage staff rosters/staff records.  

• Interview and recruit staff.  

• Undertake staff appraisals and disciplinary action when required.  

• Have extensive knowledge of local and international beverage trends.  

• Establish and enforce health & safety standards across all service and kitchen areas in coordination with the Head Chef and kitchen managers.  

• Ensure all equipment and work environments are operational.  

• Set cash management procedures and ensure compliance to these procedures.  

• Set customer reservation procedures and ensure staff adherence to these procedures.

• Ensure quality of food and beverage presentation.  

• Manage restaurant front of house meetings.  

• Prepare management reports on the sales and profitability of the business.  

• Develop and implement marketing strategies to promote the restaurant.  

• Manage branding initiatives to maintain and enhance the restaurant's image.

• Maintain and update social media profiles to engage with customers and promote
offerings.  

• Plan and manage events, promotions, and special offers to attract new customers and retain existing ones.  

• Schedule regular posts and updates on platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok.  

• Respond to comments, messages, and reviews in a timely and professional manner.

• Any other duties the employer may reasonably require.

Requirements:

• Level 4 or higher qualification in Business or Management or Hospitality or Supervisory

• work experience in the hospitality industry from 2 to 3 years

• Must have customer service work experience in the hospitality industry

• Able to work independently and manage the business

• Ability to multi-task and run a bar and restaurant

• Outgoing and engaging personality with great customer rapport

• Able to train and motivate staff

• Excellent level of communication

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:

• Permanent Role, Minimum 30 hours per week, up to 70 hours per week
• Hourly wage ranging from $27.50 - $35.00
• 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. 

• Applicants must pass pre-employment drug test.
• Applicants must provide a CV.
  

Position Overview:
The Office Administrator will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of daily activities within the office. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with strong organisational and communication skills. The ideal candidate will be proficient in using software for managing correspondence, record keeping, and service job logging. Additionally, the role involves data entry, invoice creation, supply and materials management, and handling accounts payable and receivable.

Key Responsibilities:

• ManageDaily Operations: Oversee and coordinate day-to-day office activities to ensure efficient operations.
• Correspondence and Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records and manage correspondence through software.
• Logging Service Jobs:  Utilise software to log and track service jobs efficiently.
• Data Entry: Perform accurate data entry tasks to maintain up-to-date records.
• Creating Invoices: Generate and manage invoices for clients and services rendered.
• Purchasing Supplies and Materials: Manage the procurement of office supplies and materials to ensure availability and cost-effectiveness.
• Accounts Payable and Receivable: Handle financial transactions, manage accounts payable and receivable, and ensure timely payments.
• Microsoft Office Tools: Utilise Microsoft Office tools for various administrative tasks, including document creation, data analysis, and communication.
  
  
  
• Proficient in using office management software and Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

We are a trucking company based in New Plymouth and are seeking a Truck Driver for our company.

We are seeking reliable Heavy truck driver Class 2 who can work under pressure in our New Plymouth based company. The ideal candidates would be flexible with early starts andlate finishes, be able to pass all pre-employment checks such as Drug and police.

Work hours are Monday to Friday between 6.00am - 6.00pm Guaranteed minimum 30 hours work a week. A minimum of $29.70 per hour and a maximum of $29.80 per hour is the wage rate.

Should be physically fit as heavy lifting is involved. You will be required to deliver and pick up pallets loaded with heavy goods, unloadinggoods from pallets and other duties as required. We would like to fill these role with someone who is enthusiastic and able to interact with our customers in a professional manner. A clean class 2 license, dangerous goods license and forklift license is required. You must have the ability to use scanners. 

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. 

Looking for an experienced cook to work in our busy restaurant who can deliver high quality and presentable food.

The Key Responsibilities are: Planning menus and dishes in consultation with other chefs.

 Preparing and cooking food.

Supervising other kitchen staff and apprentices

 Ensuring quality of dishes before they are served .

Managing the kitchen's budget Ordering and managing kitchen supplies.

 Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations in the kitchen.

 Training and mentoring junior chefs Coordinating the work of the kitchen staff.

 Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen .

Creating new and exciting recipes.

 We are Looking for someone who had bachelor degree in hotel managment or  2 years of relevant work experience.

Minimum Hours 30 Per Week.

If you are passionate about European cuisine and enjoy working in a fast-paced, friendly environment, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your resume to

Application details

Apply online for this role or contact karthik chitneni for more information.

• Minimum 30 hours per week guaranteed
• Monday to Friday, 7AM - 5PM
• Minimum 3 years relevant work experience or a Level 4 qualification relevant to engineering
• Must have a drivers licence
• Must be physically fit.
• Must pass pre-employment drug test.
• Must provide a CV
• Employee may be required to work on-call.
• The employee may work at multiple locations inlcuding WAIKATO and TARANAKI

PURPOSE:

The Diesel Mechanic is responsible for:  

• Inspection, maintenance and repairs on trucks, trailers, forklifts, utes, and other heavy-duty vehicles.
• Keeping track of important system components such as diesel engines, transmissions, brake systems, electrical systems, cooling systems, and steering systems.
• Ensuring that their work is compliant with established safety and operating procedures. 

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Strong Work Ethic: setting & achieving goals, professional, reliable, responsible and effective time management. 
• People Management: self-aware of own strengths to optimise productivity in the workplace and promote both personal and professional growth.  
• Dependable: consistent follow through on all tasks, directives and initiatives. 
• Diagnosis: Ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical problems.
• Positive Attitude: promoting an organisational culture which encourages and stimulates employee engagement and performance.
• Self-Motivated: able to work effectively alone or with little direction.
• Team Orientated: recognising and actively promoting collaboration and cooperation within the team environment.
• Effective Communicator: Understand the benefits and importance of clarity, listening and understanding, respectfulness, observance, and non-verbal communication.