19 Jobs in Waitara

Position: Duty Manager (2 roles available)
Location: Primarily New Plymouth, with occasional shifts in Palmerston North
Pay Rate: $25–$30 per hour (based on experience)
Hours: Minimum 30 hours guaranteed per week

Re Burger is sizzling into New Plymouth — and we’re looking for a reliable, hands-on
Duty Manager to help lead our brand-new store. As one of the first team members,
you’ll play a key role in shaping the culture and setting the standards.

About Re Burger
Re Burger is all about bold flavours, good vibes, and late-night eats. Our New
Plymouth and Palmerston North locations are open till late—sometimes even until
4am—serving up handcrafted burgers to night owls and food lovers alike. If you're
energetic, reliable, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to have you on
board.

What We’re Looking For:
- A minimum of 1.5 years of relevant work experience in hospitality or food service,
OR
 A management qualification and at least 12 months of work
experience in customer service or in a customer facing role.
- Previous supervisory or shift leadership experience preferred
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills

- Flexibility to work across locations when needed
- A passion for great food and customer service
- Must be available to work on evenings, late nights (until 4am) and weekends
- Ability to drive to and from work for late night shifts
- Must agree to be subject to drug testing prior to and during employment
- Duty Manager Responsibilities:

As a Duty Manager, you’ll be responsible for overseeing daily operations and
supporting the team to deliver top-tier service. Your duties will include:

- Leading and motivating crew members during shifts
- Ensuring food quality, speed, and presentation meet Re Burger standards
- Managing customer interactions and resolving issues professionally
- Opening and closing the store, including cash handling and reporting
- Monitoring stock levels and assisting with inventory control
- Maintaining health, safety, and hygiene standards
- Supporting training and onboarding of new staff
- Acting as the go-to person when the Store Manager is unavailable

Ready to Apply?
If you're ready to take the lead and help build something exciting in New Plymouth,
send us your CV and a short cover letter telling us why you’re the right fit.

We are a busy and popular restaurant looking for people with passion and the right skills.

Eden Café and Restaurant is looking for full-time chefs to join our kitchen team at our restaurant in New Plymouth.

You will be part of a professional and vibrant team that has fun at work and gives 100% to satisfy the needs of our discerning customers.

Your duties will include:

•  Planning menus according to seasonal ingredients  
• Control food costs by managing food supplies and providing inputs on portion control and pricing
• In charge of inventory and keeping control of stock
• Preparing Indian curry and tandoor items as per specifications and recipes.
• Maintaining the quality of prepared food items and adhering to specified portion control.
• Ensuring proper storage of food and checking temperatures to maintain freshness.
• Checking food quality and overseeing cooking techniques.
• Working within specified budgets.
• Ensuring the kitchen meets high standards of quality.
• Ensuring all food, health and safety and other relevant regulations are fully complied with.
• Establishing strong relationships with staff in other areas of the business, including managers and front-of-house teams.

Ideally, our applicant would have the following:

A minimum of one year of experience as a chef.

We operate from Monday to Sunday, so your weekly roster may require you to work weekends.

In return, we offer:

Attractive hourly rate, i.e. $26 - 32 per hour

Flexible working hours with a guarantee of a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Opportunity for advancement

Understanding and supporting management

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

Café Cook – Full-Time | New Plymouth
Pay rate: $27–$0 per hour | Minimum 30 hours per week

We are looking for two reliable and committed individuals to join our team as Cafe Cooks at our New Plymouth location. This is a full-time position with a guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week, and a pay rate ranging from 27 to 30 per hour, depending on experience.

Job Details:

• You must be available to work according to a roster, including weekends.
• Our business operates 7 days a week, from 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
• Staff are expected to arrive before opening hours for prep and stay after closing for cleaning and pack-down.

Main Responsibilities:

•    Take care of daily food preparation and duties to meet the standard and quality

•    Estimate daily production needs and check the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure standards are met

•    Ensure production preparation and presentation of food are of the highest quality at all times

•    Preparing and cooking food; seasoning food during cooking; portioning food, placing it on plates, and adding gravies, sauces and garnishes;

•    Preparing food to meet special dietary requirements;

•    Examining foodstuffs to ensure quality;

•    Knowledge of all standard procedures and policies pertaining to food preparation receiving storage and sanitation

•    Full awareness of all menu items recipes methods of production and presentation standards

•    Responsible for hygiene safety and correct use of equipment and utensils

•    Ensure the kitchen environment is clean and tidy

•    To produce own work in accordance with deadlines

•    Periodically check the expiry date and proper storage of food items in the section

•    Storing food in temperature-controlled facilities;

•    Abide and enforce health codes and cleanliness standards in the kitchen and food storage areas

•    Ensure plating accuracy garnishing portion size and correct serving dish

•    Regulating temperatures of ovens, grills and other cooking equipment;

•    Cleaning oven, deep fryer and big dipper are part of the duties and must be followed on a daily, weekly and monthly basis

•    Unscheduled kitchen cleaning tasks will also need to be performed under the instructions of management

•    May train other kitchen staff and apprentices

•    Comply with health and safety regulations

Requirements:

• At least 1 year of relevant experience or relevant qualification at level 4 and above
• Flexibility to work early mornings, long shifts, and weekends
• Good understanding of food hygiene and health & safety practices
• Willingness to undergo ongoing training

Nationwide - Roles available across all regions of New Zealand

Pay & Benefits:

• $25.00 - $32.00 per hour  
• Minimum 30 hours guaranteed per week 
• Full-time, permanent roles 
• PPE and tools provided 
• Opportunity to work on major infrastructure and commercial projects 

Job Description: Extrastaff, a Labour Hire Company, is hiring full-time Structural Steel Fabricators for deployment on infrastructure and commercial construction projects throughout New Zealand. This role involves the placement, securing, and tying of structural steel components as specified by engineering plans, ensuring structural integrity and compliance with safety standards. Positions are full-time and permanent, with site location based on project demand.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interpret engineering plans and drawings to accurately place and secure structural steel components 
• Tie reinforcement steel using correct techniques for various reinforcement systems 
• Collaborate with site teams to ensure timely and safe installation of steelwork 
• Comply with all health, safety, and quality standards on-site 
• Work efficiently within large construction teams under strict deadlines 

Skills and Experience Required:

• Minimum 2 years' experience working with structural steel placement and reinforcement tying (local or overseas) 
• Ability to read and work from technical and engineering drawings 
• Strong physical fitness and manual dexterity 
• Knowledge of safety procedures and quality control in steel construction 
• Experience in commercial, civil, or infrastructure construction projects preferred 
• Relevant trade experience or qualifications advantageous 

Nationwide Opportunity and Travel:Although this role is listed in Auckland, we are recruiting for positions to be deployed across all regions of New Zealand, depending on project requirements.For for clarification, these regions are 

North Island:  Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, Hawke’s Bay, Taranaki, Manawatu-Whanganui,  Wellington.

South Island:  Tasman, Nelson, Marlborough, West Coast, Canterbury, Otago, Southland.

 Applicants are invited to apply from any of these regions and must be willing to travel or relocate within the country as needed, relocation costs will be covered by the company

How to Apply:If you are looking for a new challenge with an opportunity for a dynamic working environment and the possibility of travelk, please click APPLY, attach your resume and brief covering letter outlining your experience.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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

Casual Shifts  available right now in Aged care, Dementia, Home Care, Hospital Care. 

At Wofo, we’re creating a supportive, responsive environment for healthcare professionals. With a commitment to flexibility, excellent communication, and responsive support, we empower you to make a difference.

Position Overview:
As a Healthcare Assistant with Wofo, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting patients. Working in hospital settings or aged care, you’ll provide compassionate care while maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment.

Responsibilities:

●    Support patients in their daily activities

●    Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals to provide tailored patient care

●    Assist with documentation and observe patients 

Requirements:

●     Certificate in Health and wellbeing and/or NZ experience working as an HCA 

●    Empathy, patience, and strong communication skills

●    Ability to remain calm and focused in challenging situations

Why Wofo?

●    Flexible Scheduling: Choose shifts that work best for you.

●    A Supportive Team: Our responsive team is here whenever you need assistance.

●    Rewarding Work: Make a positive impact in the mental health field.

If you’re passionate about healthcare and ready to join a team that values your work, apply today!

To apply, please visit the below link and create your profile.

Nationwide - Roles available across all regions of New Zealand

Pay & Benefits:

• $25 - $40 per hour  
• Minimum 30 hours guaranteed per week 
• Full-time, permanent roles 
• PPE and tools provided where required 
• Opportunity to work on commercial, residential, and infrastructure projects 

Job Description: Extrastaff, a Labour Hire Company, is hiring full-time Aluminum Fabricators to support project work throughout New Zealand. You will work on various construction and fabrication sites, with site location based on project demand. This role is ideal for experienced fabricators who are open to relocating or traveling as needed.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Fabricate, assemble, and install aluminum components and structures 
• Read and interpret fabrication drawings and blueprints 
• Operate hand and power tools relevant to aluminum fabrication 
• Ensure all work complies with health, safety, and quality standards 
• Work across different sites as required by project deployment 

 

Skills and Experience Required:

• 2 years work experience in aluminum fabrication or relevant role 
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings 
• Skilled in welding, cutting, and shaping aluminum materials 
• Trade qualification or NZQA-recognised experience preferred 
• Ability to work independently and travel between job sites 
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety 

Nationwide Opportunity and Travel:

Although this role is listed in Wellington, we are recruiting for positions to be deployed across all regions of New Zealand, depending on project requirements.For for clarification, these regions are 

North Island:  Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, Hawke’s Bay, Taranaki, Manawatu-Whanganui,  Wellington.

South Island: Tasman, Nelson, Marlborough, West Coast, Canterbury, Otago, Southland.

 Applicants are invited to apply from any of these regions and must be willing to travel or relocate within the country as needed, relocation costs will be covered by the company

How to Apply: If you are looking for a new challenge with an opportunity for a dynamic working environment and the possibility of travel, please click APPLY, attach your resume and brief covering letter outlining your experience.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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

Join the Re Burger Crew in New Plymouth!
Position: Crew Member (2 roles available)
Location: Primarily New Plymouth, with occasional shifts in Palmerston North
Pay Rate: $24–$7 per hour (based on experience)
Hours: Minimum 30 hours guaranteed per week

Re Burger is firing up the grill in New Plymouth — and we’re looking for passionate,
energetic Crew Members to be the pioneers of our newest store! If you love great
food, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to be part of something fresh and
exciting, we want to hear from you.

About Re Burger

Re Burger is all about bold flavours, good vibes, and late-night eats. Our New
Plymouth and Palmerston North locations are open till late—sometimes even until
4am—serving up handcrafted burgers to night owls and food lovers alike. If you're
energetic, reliable, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to have you on
board. Whether you're flipping patties or keeping the vibe alive behind the counter,
there's never a dull moment at Re Burger.

Why Join Us?
 Be part of the founding team of our brand-new New Plymouth store
Competitive hourly rate: $24–$27 depend ng on experience
 ranteed minimum of 30 hours per week
ccasional opportunities to support our Palmerston North store — with
transport and accommodation fully covered
 un, supportive team culture with room to grow

What the role is about?
As a Crew Member at Re Burger, you’ll play a key role in delivering an exceptional
customer experience. Your responsibilities will include:
 eting customers warmly and taking orders accurately
reparing and assembling food items to Re Burger’s quality standards
 rating kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
aintaining cleanliness and hygiene in all areas of the store

andling cash and EFTPOS transactions
estocking supplies and assisting with inventory
upporting team members and contributing to a positive work environment
ollowing health, safety, and food handling procedures at all times

What We’re Looking For:
 least 6 months of relevant work experience in hospitality, food service, or
customer-facing roles
positive attitude and strong work ethic
lexibility to work across locations when needed
ommitment to delivering top-notch service and quality
ust be available to work on evenings and weekends. Candidates should be
available to work night shifts, as Re Burger New Plymouth may remain open
until 4am.
bility to drive to and from work during late night shifts
ust agree to be subject to drug testing prior to and during employment

Ready to Apply?
If you're ready to bring the heat and help us build something special in New
Plymouth, send us your CV and a brief cover letter telling us why you're the perfect

Description

Looking for multiple experienced plasterers who have a good attitude towards work and great references. The successful candidates will have at least three years of plasterer experience.

About us:

Franklin Smith is a multi-disciplinary Recruitment Agency - specialising 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:

• determining plasterboard layout, and installing insulation and vapour barriers
• measuring, marking and cutting plasterboard, lifting and positioning panels, and securing them to walls, ceilings and battens
• preparing corner beads and securing them in position
• fixing pre-cast cornices, panel mouldings, ceiling centres and other plaster fittings
• covering joins and nail holes with wet plaster and sealing compounds, and smoothing them using wet brushes and sand paper
• mixing and applying coats of plaster, cement and render to structures using trowels, and levelling and smoothing coats to uniform thickness
• plumbing and straightening corners, angles and wall and ceiling surfaces
• creating decorative textures in finishing coats
• applying and finishing acoustic, insulating and fireproofing materials bonded with plaster, plastic cement and similar materials

The ideal candidate will also have:
- High level of English communication skills
- Two contactable references
- Your own set of tools
- Able to pass a police check and drug test
- Physically fit and able to carry out manual labour

About the role:

- Minimum 30 hours per week
- Hourly wage ranging from $27.50 - $35.00
- Permanent role - 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 multiple experienced Painters who have a good attitude towards work and great references. You will be completing various painting, varnishing, and wallpapering duties. The successful candidate will have a relevant NZ level 4 qualification or at least three years of painting and maintenance experience including working at heights & elevated work platforms.

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:

Candidates must have proven skills in:

1. Applies paint, varnish, wallpaper and other finishes to protect, maintain and decorate surfaces of buildings and structures
2. Accountable for completion of daily work assignments including the completion and signatures for work completion and quality
3. Work unsupervised and in a team
4. Demonstrate high attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills
5. High level of communication skills in English

The ideal candidate will also have:

1. Two contactable references.
2. Been able to pass police check and drug test

About the role:

-    Minimum 30 hours per week.

-    Hourly wage ranging from $25.00 - $35.00.

-    Permanent role – 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 a different project, including, Auckland, Manawatū-Whanganui, Marlborough, Waikato, Wellington, Otago, Nelson, Hawke’s Bay, Taranaki, Northland, West Coast, Bay of Plenty, Canterbury, Gisborne, Southland.

-     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.