Hospitality Crew Member | Tira Manaaki Kōhikohiko

We’re growing our casual crew and are on the lookout for motivated, customer centric Crew Members to join our team.

Te tīma | The team

Our Parliamentary Hospitality and Events team is dedicated to showcasing New Zealand’s premium hospitality and delivering memorable experiences across a range of venues and events. From cafés and bars to high-profile functions, no two days are the same.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

As a Hospitality Crew Member, you’ll be supporting events, functions, and day-to-day service across our venues.

This is a varied, hands-on role where you could be:

• Setting up and delivering events and functions.
• Serving food and beverages across different environments.
• Supporting café, bar, or catering operations.
• Working collaboratively with a tight-knit team to deliver a seamless customer experience.

Our operation runs 7 days a week, and shifts can vary - flexibility is key. We're a living wage employer and you'll receive an hourly rate of $28.95 p/h. 

Roles available:

x1 Permanent, part time position working 20 hours per week.

x4 casual positions.

Tō kete | What you’ll bring:

We’re keen to connect with people who thrive in hospitality and love delivering great service.

You’ll ideally bring:

• A customer-focused mindset with a genuine passion for service.
• The ability to adapt quickly in a fast-changing environment.
• Confidence working under pressure while maintaining high standards.
• Previous experience in hospitality, catering, or customer-facing roles.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills

Bonus points if you have:

• Barista, bar tending or events experience.
• Experience working in a café or coffee-focused environment.

Please make sure to highlight this in your application if applicable, and tell us which role you prefer (casual or part time permanent).

Why join us?

• Be part of a fun, supportive and high-performing hospitality team.
• Work in a unique and dynamic environment.
• Gain experience across a wide variety of events and settings.
• Opportunity to grow and develop within the organisation.
• Work somewhere that actively lives its values of Manaakitanga, Whanaungatanga, Integrity, Accountability and Empowerment.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply:

If you’re passionate about hospitality and enjoy working in a fast-paced, people-focused environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply online with your CV and tell us what attracts you to the role - and don’t forget to highlight any relevant café or barista experience.

Please note: The Seek advert will close at 12pm due to default settings; however, if you visit Careers at Parliament, the advert will remain open until midnight (12am) on the specified closing date. 

Applications close at midnight, 30^th June 2026.

All applications must be submitted online. If this is not possible, or to arrange a confidential kōrero, please email Jodie.Taylor@parliament.govt.z

Note: We will be screening applications as we receive them to move swiftly to interview shortly after the advert closes (depending on application numbers, this date may change). You may be asked to complete a pre-interview screen via phone or video.

The Parliamentary Service and the Office of the Clerk appoint on merit and are committed to diversity and inclusion and good employer principles. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and value the experience that your point of difference brings.