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About this role
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CAMPUS AND COLLEGIATE LIFE SERVICES | TE URU KAHIKA
UNIVERSITY UNION CATERING | TE UNIANA O ŌTĀKOU WHAKAIHU WAKA
• Salary + 6.75%25 Superannuation + 5 weeks annual leave.
• Career Development + On-going professional development opportunities.
• Achieve work-life balance with our lifestyle-friendly work arrangements.
The role | Te mahi
We are excited to offer an outstanding opportunity for a hospitality professional to join one of the premium South Island employers, and one of the largest food service operations in New Zealand.
As the Conference and Events Express Caterer, you will oversee a diverse hospitality operation, responsible for delivering to multiple venues and events on campus.
Your key responsibilities will include:
• A sole charge position with autonomy to make decisions.
• Proactively engaging with University Departments to build strong relationships and create new business opportunities.
• Ensuring our Express Catering Services exceeds the expectations of our clients.
• Ensuring all aspects of our services embrace and implement the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the University’s Māori and Pacific Strategic Frameworks.
Your skills and experience | Kā pūkeka me kā wheako
We are looking for candidates with:
• Experience working in a similar environment and a proven track record in hospitality.
• A strong customer service ethic that emphasises attention to detail and exceeds expectations.
• Leadership skills with a high level of organisational skill.
• Excellent people and relationship management skills.
Further details | Pūroko
This is a permanent, part time (32 hours week) position, with weekend and evening work sometimes required. Based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.
The appointment range for this role is $26.96 to $28.04 per hour. Top of Range $28.57.
You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.
For further information, please contact Adrian Lowrey, Hospitality Manager, University of Otago Union, via the contact details below.
Application | Tono
To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button below. Applications quoting reference number 2600101 will close Monday, 2nd February 2026.
Applications may be reviewed as submitted and candidates may be invited to interview immediately. The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.
Additional Information Note: As a part-time position, the salary range for this role will be the pro-rata equivalent of the annual full-time salary range listed.
Contact: Adrian Lowrey
Position details: Job Description
Further Information: Department Website
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Location: About Dunedin
What you'll do
- The role involves overseeing a diverse hospitality operation and delivering services to multiple venues and events on campus. The position requires proactive engagement with University Departments to build relationships and create new business opportunities.
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