Hospitality Crew Member | Kaimahi Ratonga Wahainu

Step into the Parliamentary Catering Team and help deliver outstanding hospitality experiences within New Zealand’s iconic Parliament precinct. We’re looking for a dependable, customer-focused Hospitality Crew Member to provide trolley service throughout functions, meetings, and Select Committee sessions during the day.

About the Role | Mō te tūnga:

• Deliver trolley service on the move across various Parliament venues, supporting functions and meetings.
• Enjoy a steady, physically active role where you’ll work independently and stay on the move all day.
• Manage your own schedule to ensure catering arrives promptly and smoothly.
• Offer courteous, attentive service, tailoring your communication to suit the occasion.
• Occasionally support the wider catering team with function setup and pack-down.
• This role is perfect for someone who values a clear, consistent routine and a balanced workload.

Our team proudly showcases New Zealand’s best produce and hospitality across several venues, including Copperfields café, Pickwick’s bar, and Bellamy’s restaurant, plus catering for a variety of Parliamentary functions.

What You’ll Bring | Tō kete:

• Hospitality or events experience is a bonus but not essential.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work confidently on your own.
• Experience delivering great customer service in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Solid knowledge of food and beverage service standards and hygiene practices.
• Physically fit and comfortable being on your feet all day-perfect if you love staying active!
• A team player who can also thrive working independently.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What's in it for you?

• We want you to succeed here, so you'll be joining a supportive and empowering team who provide thorough one on one training in the role.
• Be part a high performing group who is well known in the business for their exceptional customer service.
• Work in an exciting and ever-changing environment where you are in the heart of democracy and a part of the action at Parliament.
• We offer a range of benefits including study assistance, 5 weeks annual leave.

To apply, click the 'I'm Interested' button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form. Applications close midnight, 21st May 2025. All applications must be made online. If this is not possible or to arrange a confidential kōrero, please email Jodie.taylor@parliament.govt.nz

Please 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.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process. 

Note to Recruitment Agencies: We appreciate your interest, but we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies currently. Unsolicited CVs received without written confirmation of acceptance from Parliament's talent team will not be received and Parliamentary Service and Office of the Clerk are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.