Communications And Creative Assistant Jobs in New Zealand

• Lead a dynamic team in a critical healthcare environment.
• Make a real impact by ensuring high-quality food services for patients and staff.
• Grow your career with opportunities for professional development within a global company.

He angitūtanga / The opportunity: Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of food services at Te Toka Tumai Auckland, including in-hospital patient meals, meals on wheels, catering, and retail outlets. Represent Compass Group NZ and Health New Zealand \ Te Whatu Ora by delivering high-quality services that meet client needs and contractual obligations. Drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with statutory requirements and performance standards.

Ko o kawenga / Your responsibilities:

• Provide direction and guidance to employees and clients, ensuring work is carried out in accordance with contractual and business KPIs.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, attending regular meetings to ensure clear communication and process improvement.
• Deliver high-quality services and products in line with contractual and legislative guidelines, conducting weekly ward-based visits and client meetings.
• Manage recruitment, selection, and training of staff, ensuring compliance with Compass Group Training Programme and Whanganui DHB policies.
• Ensure health and safety compliance, maintaining a safe and secure workplace and adhering to Compass HSEQ systems and procedures.

He kōrero mōu / About you:

• Previous leadership experience in a food service environment with proven success in managing teams.
• Thorough understanding of food hygiene/safety practices and regulations, with strong commercial acumen.
• Ability to form productive relationships with clients and individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Business or degree qualifications, with knowledge of Occupational Health, Safety, and Environment principles.
• Computer literate, with the ability to use IT systems to maintain efficient operations.

Nga painga / Benefit & Perks:

• Enjoy competitive pay plus bonuses and comprehensive benefits.
• A key leadership role within a dynamic, growth-focused sector.
• The opportunity to lead and shape a high-performing team.
• Career development and growth within the global Compass Group framework.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• The chance to be part of a leading organisation in the industry.
• Exclusive discounts on medical insurance, banking services, hotels, and more.
• Experience our supportive culture with flexible working options and Employee Assistance Programmes.

Mo matou / About us:

• We are New Zealand's leading and largest food and support services provider across multiple industries.
• Our sub-brands, Eurest, Chartwells, Restaurant Associates, Medirest, and ESS manage these industry sectors.
• We specialise in turning ordinary acts of service into extraordinary experiential moments for our clients. With innovative and talented teams across New Zealand, we transform experiences from being GOOD to GREAT.
• Our people are awesome, they breathe life into our brands and make great things happen!
• Our strength comes from the combination of the things we have in common - our shared values, vision, and purpose and to make our commitment unique for you - RESPECT, GROWTH, and TEAMWORK are the founding pillars of these commitments.
• We are an equal-opportunity employer; we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees.
• Successful candidates will pass criminal record check clearance. Applicants should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

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For any recruitment queries, please contact the Compass Group Recruitment team at recruitment@compass-group.co.nz

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