Job Description
CONFERENCE AND EVENTS
UNIVERSITY UNION CATERING | TE UNIANA O ŌTĀKAU WHAKAIHU WAKA
Are you looking for experience in the hospitality industry?
Do you want to develop excellent people skills?
This is a progressive position within the Universities hospitality team.
The Role | Te mahi
This is an exciting opportunity for you to join one of the premium South Island employers.
As a Conference and Events team member, you will report directly to the Hospitality Supervisor, University of Otago Union and be part of a diverse hospitality operation.
In this hands-on role, your focus will be on providing and supervising the provision of food and beverage services for University of Otago functions and events.
You will need excellent people and communication skills because you will be supporting and liaising with a variety of clients.
Key tasks:
Preparing and assisting with the delivery of University of Otago functions/events.
Managing the preparation of the activity centre’s team, goods and services for events.
Ensuring that all equipment is kept clean and operated in a safe and proper manner.
Ensuring all admin tasks are carried out correctly i.e. front of house and beverage reports.
Proactively engaging with University Departments to build strong relationships and create new business opportunities.
Being part of a highly motivated high performing hospitality team.
This position will suit a person with a positive solution-based attitude.
Skills and experience | Kā pūkeka me kā wheako
Full Driver’s Licence.
Experience working in a similar environment/role.
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain professional relationships.
Basic computer literacy.
Further Details | Pūroko
This is a variable hour (32 to 40 hours per week), permanent position with weekend and evening work sometimes required, based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.
As part of a large organisation, we can offer you a diverse range of experiences in a dynamic professional working environment with five weeks’ annual leave and on-going professional development opportunities.
You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position.
The appointment range is $26.96 to $28.04 per hour, Top of Range $28.57.
The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people and behaviours. This means that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected.
For further information, please contact Adrian Lowrey, Hospitality Manager, University of Otago Union via the contact details below.
Application | Tono
Applications quoting reference number 2600634 will close on Wednesday, 29 April 2026.
Applications may be reviewed as they are received. The university reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time. #LI-DNI
Additional Information
Contact: Adrian Lowrey
Position details: Job Description
Further Information: Department Website
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Location: About Dunedin
Primary Location
NZL-SI-Dunedin
Employment Status
Permanent
Salary Level and Range
Assistant Supervisor/FOH Colleges (Range of Appointments $26.96 to $28.04 per hour, Top of Range $28.57)
Organisation
Conference and Events
Job Function
Food and Hospitality Services
UNIVERSITY UNION CATERING | TE UNIANA O ŌTĀKAU WHAKAIHU WAKA
Are you looking for experience in the hospitality industry?
Do you want to develop excellent people skills?
This is a progressive position within the Universities hospitality team.
The Role | Te mahi
This is an exciting opportunity for you to join one of the premium South Island employers.
As a Conference and Events team member, you will report directly to the Hospitality Supervisor, University of Otago Union and be part of a diverse hospitality operation.
In this hands-on role, your focus will be on providing and supervising the provision of food and beverage services for University of Otago functions and events.
You will need excellent people and communication skills because you will be supporting and liaising with a variety of clients.
Key tasks:
Preparing and assisting with the delivery of University of Otago functions/events.
Managing the preparation of the activity centre’s team, goods and services for events.
Ensuring that all equipment is kept clean and operated in a safe and proper manner.
Ensuring all admin tasks are carried out correctly i.e. front of house and beverage reports.
Proactively engaging with University Departments to build strong relationships and create new business opportunities.
Being part of a highly motivated high performing hospitality team.
This position will suit a person with a positive solution-based attitude.
Skills and experience | Kā pūkeka me kā wheako
Full Driver’s Licence.
Experience working in a similar environment/role.
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain professional relationships.
Basic computer literacy.
Further Details | Pūroko
This is a variable hour (32 to 40 hours per week), permanent position with weekend and evening work sometimes required, based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.
As part of a large organisation, we can offer you a diverse range of experiences in a dynamic professional working environment with five weeks’ annual leave and on-going professional development opportunities.
You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position.
The appointment range is $26.96 to $28.04 per hour, Top of Range $28.57.
The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people and behaviours. This means that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected.
For further information, please contact Adrian Lowrey, Hospitality Manager, University of Otago Union via the contact details below.
Application | Tono
Applications quoting reference number 2600634 will close on Wednesday, 29 April 2026.
Applications may be reviewed as they are received. The university reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time. #LI-DNI
Additional Information
Contact: Adrian Lowrey
Position details: Job Description
Further Information: Department Website
Create an email with a link to this vacancy: Create email
Location: About Dunedin
Primary Location
NZL-SI-Dunedin
Employment Status
Permanent
Salary Level and Range
Assistant Supervisor/FOH Colleges (Range of Appointments $26.96 to $28.04 per hour, Top of Range $28.57)
Organisation
Conference and Events
Job Function
Food and Hospitality Services
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