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The Fish Box is a premium seafood retailer and takeaway specializing in fresh, sustainably sourced fish and seafood. With a focus on quality and exceptional service, we are looking for a dedicated and committed Cook to join our exciting team. We guarantee a minimum of 30 hours per week and you will be required to work as per the roster and need to be available to work weekends and evenings.

Your tasks include:

• Preparing and cooking food.
• Seasoning food during cooking
• Operating cooking equipment such as grills, ovens, salamander and deep fryer.
• Portioning food, placing it on plates, and adding gravies, sauces and garnishes
• Preparing food to meet special dietary requirements
• Freeze and preserve food appropriately.
• Check and manage stock level efficiency.
• Plan menus and estimate food requirements as needed.
• Dedicated to maintaining the highest standard of food quality, safety and cleanliness.
• Ensure hygiene and safety standard are maintained thought the kitchen and surrounding areas.

Please apply if you think you best suit the role and meet the below requirements.

• Must have either at least 2 years of relevant industry experience or a relevant qualification.
• ⁠Reliable and able to work independently
• ⁠eam player
• ⁠A to handle pressure

S R J Limited trading and Kebabiya

We are looking for a Team Member to join our busy store in Taupo. This business is open 7 days a week and the role require working a variable roster from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm, Monday to Sunday.

About the role

As a Team Member, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of fast-food items in a fast-paced environment. Your role will include working with the kitchen staff to maintain a clean and organized workspace while ensuring food safety standards are met.

As part of this role, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards (but not limited to):

• Prepare and cook fast food items including burgers, fries, kebabs shawarma
• Wash, peel, cut, slice and dice salads and ingredients for cooking and serving
• Cut and grind meat, poultry and seafood in preparation for cooking
• Ensure food is prepared in a timely and efficient manner
• Operate kitchen equipment such as fryers, grills, and ovens
• Store food supplies, equipment, utensils, dishes and silverware in refrigerator, cupboards, pantries and storage areas
• Wash work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes and silverware
• Maintain a clean kitchen area and comply with health and safety regulations
• Assist with inventory management and stock rotation and inform Manager/Duty manager when food supplies are low
• Provide exceptional service to customers with attention to detail
• Follow food safety and hygiene guidelines

Qualification, Experience and Attributes Required

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• At least 2 years experience necessary. Full training will be provided. We are more interested in a positive attitude with someone that wants to learn great customer service and gain valuable work skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and public holidays as required.
• Ability to work on feet for extended periods.
• Reference check from your employer(s).

Pay & Benefits

• Full time permanent employment.
• Minimum of 30 hours/week guaranteed.
• Pay rate ranges between $24/hour - $24/hour.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.

Location: Taupo
Contract Type:  Permanent Agreement, Full-Time
Work Hours:  30 to 60 hours per week
Hourly Rate:  $25 - $30 NZD
V a cancy: 3

Job Requirements:

Experience: Minimum of 1 years’ experience in the relevant field (can be waived based on qualification)

Education: At least level 4 relevant qualification (can be waived based on work experience)

Position Description：

Prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes and standards.

Ensure food is consistently presented to a high standard and available during operating hours.

Cook with Chef on daily food preparation tasks, including chopping, marinating, and portioning ingredients.

Support meal preparation for functions and catering events as directed.

Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of work areas, utensils, and equipment in accordance with the cleaning and maintenance schedules.

Follow the Food Control Plan and comply with all Food Safety Requirements.

Monitor stock levels and inform the Chef or Store Manager when supplies need replenishment.

Minimise food wastage by proper handling and storage of ingredients.

Assist in training new kitchen assistants in basic cooking and hygiene procedures when required.

Adhere to Workplace Health and Safety Regulations at all times.

Please note your visa status in the cover letter or CV if you are not a New Zealand Citizen or Resident.

If you feel this job is right for you, please upload your CV with a cover letter by clicking "APPLY" now.

Lake Terrace Lockwood motel locates at the central of Taupo. We are looking for a qualified manager to organize and control the business operation, to provide customers with excellent service and accommodation, manage all working staff and subcontractors, oversee any financial and accounting issues

Due to the business nature, weekends and public holidays will require experience employees to cope with business needs, the manager need to accept the terms to work on weekends and public holidays. The position is Permanent, with at least 30 hours of work per week, shifting from Monday to Sunday within the business hours.

We prefer the candidate:

• Has Bachelor degree in Hotel Management or other equivalent fields.

• At least 3 years working experience in business fields including marketing, sales and management.

• Have excellent marketing skills to promote the business growth and enhance the awareness of Lake Terrace Lockwood.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and work independently.

• Excellent research skills to collect the marketing information.

• Excellent communication skills to liaise with suppliers and clients.

• Passion on works and capable to achieve the sales goal.

• Able to make your own operational decisions.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Managing and overseeing all service provided by Lake Terrace Lockwood including reservation, reception and housekeeping activities

• To promote the awareness of Lake Terrace Lockwood, manage the creation of all bilingual marketing content, overseeing digital content, social media campaigns

• Observing and monitoring staff performance, interviewing, hiring and training motel staff when necessary, and making sure that they adhere to company rules and service standards;

• Managing and reviewing customer feedbacks and handle any complaints and related issues;

• Monitoring and managing financial and accounting activities, oversee all stock levels, keep records of supplies and financial transactions;

• Ensuring the legislative compliance for security, hygiene, health and safety in
  accordance with occupational health and safety regulations;

• May select and liaison with security companies to make sure all alarm and security facilities running properly;

• Liaison with travel agency or other third parties to provide tourism and other advice to our customers.

Location: Taupo
Position: Motel Manager
Term: Permanent full time position
Wage: $26.50 - $32.00
Hours of work: At least 30 hours per week, shifted from Monday to Sunday

If you are interested in this position, please do not hesitate to send your CV to

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

We are looking for energetic and enthusiastic people to join our team YANA ENTERPRICE LIMITED T/A Rainbow Supermarket, New Zealand. Currently, we have 3 Retail Sales Assistant positions available at our STORE in Taupo. This is an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic, and friendly retail team where excellence, success and people are valued and rewarded. The job involves heavy lifting of boxes (up to 25 kg), customer service both on the floor and serving on the Point-of-Sale system, stocking shelves and other jobs needed in the store.

This is full-time, permanent employment with a minimum of 30 hours a week and an hourly rate of NZ$29.66 to 30.00/hour.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support the store manager with an array of operational tasks and projects, including stock ordering, stock takes, banking, cash handling, merchandising, and much more.
• Labelling goods and ensuring the correct price is displayed.
• Maintain outstanding store condition and visual merchandising standards.
• Opening and closing of premises and associated security.
• Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction through excellent sales service.
• Be courageous, bold, innovative and not afraid to take on any aspect of the role.
•  A self-starter capable of working well by yourself on solo shifts and staying motivated.
• Handling the cash counter C invoice the customers for the goods purchased.
• Listening to customers’ complaints C forwarding it to the management to address it in a professional manner.

Our ideal candidates will have.

• Friendly, Passionate, People-Person.
• Must be a NON-SMOKER.
• Someone who has a proactive approach, and motivation to achieve and improve continuously!
• A natural ability to build rapport with any customer and assist their buying decisions.
• Be a physically fit, hardworking and reliable person with great attention to detail.
• The ability to work as part of a team as well as on your own (unsupervised)
• A passion for providing excellent customer service and always putting the customer first.
• Basic communication and computer skill.
• A positive attitude with the ability to problem solve.
• The ability to remain calm and courteous under pressure.
• A passion for sales and prior sales experience in a similar environment is an added advantage. Complete training will be provided to the selected candidate.
• Available to work on weekends, and public holidays.
• Able to start early and finish late shifts when required.
• Able to Pass the Random Drug Pass Test at any time.
• Must have a class one Driving license in New Zealand or an equivalent overseas driving license.
• Must have no serious criminal convictions.

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• $80K–$100K + Company Vehicle + Full Medical

• Make your mark in creating sustainable energy and infrastructure solutions for generations to come!

• Career progression in a growing regional branch

• Be part of major energy sector builds: substations, cable trenching, and renewables

• Join a team that promotes from within and delivers technically complex work

About the Role
With a new branch opening and an internal promotion creating opportunity, we’re recruiting a Civil Site Engineer to join a highly capable and ambitious delivery team.

You'll lead boots-on-the-ground construction across energy infrastructure builds—from earthworks and trenching to concrete pads, cable ducts, and structural foundations. It’s a role with variety, autonomy, and real growth potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee site operations on energy projects (substations, power farms, HV trenching)

• Manage civil crews, subcontractors, plant, and materials

• Ensure all works meet H&S, quality, and program targets

• Report site progress to the Contracts Manager

• Mentor junior crew and contribute to a high-performing team culture

About You:

You will know how to run a tidy, productive site, and you’re confident delivering works that support critical energy infrastructure.

• 2+ years' experience in civil construction/infrastructure

• Proven site leadership—earthworks, in-situ or precast concrete, cable trenching

• Comfortable reading plans, managing crews, and liaising with engineers

• Strong commitment to H&S and a hands-on, lead-by-example style

• Willingness to travel or work away when required

• Positive, motivated, and a natural communicator

About the company:

This is a well-established award winning mid-sized civil contractor with a strong track record delivering complex projects across NZ’s infrastructure sector. Their civil division is key to major energy, pipeline, and foundation works—and they’re known for developing leaders from within.

This role offers career growth, exposure to critical projects, and the chance to work with a forward-thinking team doing meaningful work across the country.

If you are ready for your next step APPLY NOW  call   or email   for further information.

Please note, only shortlisted applicants will contacted and that will be within 5 working days from receipt of your expression of interest

• $90K–$110K + Company Vehicle + Full Medical

• Make your mark in creating sustainable energy and infrastructure solutions for generations to come!

• Career progression in a growing regional branch

• Be part of major energy sector builds: substations, cable trenching, and renewables

• Join a team that promotes from within and delivers technically complex work

About the Role
With a new branch opening and an internal promotion creating opportunity, we’re recruiting a Civil Site Engineer to join a highly capable and ambitious delivery team.

You'll lead boots-on-the-ground construction across energy infrastructure builds—from earthworks and trenching to concrete pads, cable ducts, and structural foundations. It’s a role with variety, autonomy, and real growth potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee site operations on energy projects (substations, power farms, HV trenching)

• Manage civil crews, subcontractors, plant, and materials

• Ensure all works meet H&S, quality, and program targets

• Report site progress to the Contracts Manager

• Mentor junior crew and contribute to a high-performing team culture

About You:

You will know how to run a tidy, productive site, and you’re confident delivering works that support critical energy infrastructure.

• 2+ years' experience in civil construction/infrastructure

• Proven site leadership—earthworks, in-situ or precast concrete, cable trenching

• Comfortable reading plans, managing crews, and liaising with engineers

• Strong commitment to H&S and a hands-on, lead-by-example style

• Willingness to travel or work away when required

• Positive, motivated, and a natural communicator

About the company:

This is a well-established award winning mid-sized civil contractor with a strong track record delivering complex projects across NZ’s infrastructure sector. Their civil division is key to major energy, pipeline, and foundation works—and they’re known for developing leaders from within.

This role offers career growth, exposure to critical projects, and the chance to work with a forward-thinking team doing meaningful work across the country.

If you are ready for your next step APPLY NOW  call   or email   for further information.

Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and that will be within 5 working days from receipt of your expression of interest