Hospitality Crew Member (Casual) | Tira Manaaki Kōhikohiko

Te tĪma | The team

The Parliamentary Catering Team is dedicated to showcasing New Zealand's premium hospitality services & products; and delivering memorable experiences at Parliament. The team manages several food and beverage venues within the Parliamentary precinct; each offering a different and unique experience; these include the Copperfields café, Pint of Order bar, and New Zealand's premium dining cuisine restaurant - Bellamys. A further function of the team is providing catering and hospitality services for the numerous functions that are held on the Parliamentary precinct.

Mō te tūnga | About the role:

As a casual Hospitality Crew Member, you'll be joining our events and functions team. In this role, you'll be providing an excellent service experience to all visitors and customers in the Parliament Venues. You'll be engaging with a wide variety of customers, setting up and serving events, as well as breaking down and resetting rooms. You could be running the bar one day, serving canapes the next or assisting with our “On the Move” service the next. This is a highly collaborative role where you'll work within a fun and energetic team.

We run a 7-day operation servicing events and functions across the Parliamentary precinct. The times of these events can vary and as a casual you may be called on at short notice.

Tō kete | We're keen to connect with people who:

We're seeking people who love to deliver world class customer service. While a background in hospitality would be helpful, we're looking for people who are motivated, friendly, reliable, trustworthy and want to try working at Parliament!

Why work for Parliamentary Service?

• We have a real focus on internal promotions and growth, if you want to further your career then this is a great place to do it
• Our ever-changing environment we work in allows us to be part of the action at Parliament including attending question time, select committees and other key events
• We actively represent our values of Accountability, Manaakitanga, Whanaungatanga, Integrity and Empowerment

We're a living wage employer and you'll receive an hourly rate of $27.80 p/h.

How to Apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono:

To apply, click the “I’m interested” button and include your resume and cover letter. Applications close midnight 20th June 2025. For any queries or to arrange a confidential kōrero, please email [email protected]

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). Some candidates may be asked to participate in a video screening interview as part of the process.

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.