Job Description

Kitchen Manager (0.75 FTE)

Te Kāhu Tiu – Reikorangi Valley, Kāpiti Coast

Te Kāhu Tiu is a kaupapa Māori organisation dedicated to supporting rangatahi and their whānau to heal, reconnect, and thrive. Through innovative, tikanga-based approaches, Te Kāhu Tiu empowers young people to restore their identity, build resilience, and the skills they need to move into education, training and work. https://www.tekahutiu.org.nz/.

He angitūtanga | The opportunity

We are seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee the daily operations of our kitchen, ensuring nutritious, delicious meals are prepared for rangatahi and staff. You’ll be using fresh produce grown on-site in our gardens and orchards and will play a key role in turning this bounty into healthy meals. You’ll also teach rangatahi how to cook and transform the produce they have grown into nutritious kai, fostering skills and confidence for life.

He kōrero mōu | About you

You are organised, reliable, and passionate about good food and supporting young people. You have experience managing a kitchen, strong food safety knowledge, and enjoy working as part of a team.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Experience managing a kitchen or in a similar food service role
• Skilled in menu planning, food ordering and kitchen organisation
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards
• Ability to teach, lead and support others in the kitchen
• Commitment to regenerative, organic practices
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Interest in kaupapa Māori and supporting rangatahi

Ngā hāora me te utu | Hours and remuneration

This role is a 12-month fixed term contract with potential to extend. The hours are 30 hours per week, with the potential to increase to full-time as the programme grows. The salary is $80,000 pro-rated to 0.75 FTE ($60,000) plus Kiwisaver.

Tono mai | Apply now

If you would like to apply, please tell us why you would like to be part of this kaupapa in your cover letter and submit this via the Apply Now button along with your resume by the closing date of Friday 23 January 2026.

Please direct any queries to Jane Temel, Director, Niche Recruitment on 021 499 902 or email jane.temel@nicherecruitment.co.nz.

E whai ake nei | Next Steps

If you are selected to proceed to the next stage, you will be invited to attend a 2–3-day wānanga on 20-22 February.