CAMPUS AND COLLEGIATE LIFE SERVICES | TE URU KAHIKA
UNIVERSITY UNION | TE UNIANA O ŌTĀKOU WHAKAIHU WAKA
About our team | Mō te tīma
Campus and Collegiate Life Services Division is privileged to lead a group of world class services at Otago University, dedicated to promoting the unique Otago experience and collegiate nature of the institution.
The role | Te mahi
This is an exciting opportunity for a hospitality professional to join one of the premium South Island employers. As the Union Bar Duty Manager, you will report directly to the Bar and Events Supervisor, University of Otago Union and oversee a high-profile hospitality operation.
Your key responsibilities will include:
• A hands-on leadership role for the operation of events across the university
• Planning regular and varied events with a student focus
• Proactively engaging with University Departments to build strong relationships and create new business opportunities.
• Ensuring that all Hospitality Services exceed the expectations of our clients.
• Build and develop and be part of an initiative-taking high performing hospitality team.
• Ensuring that all aspects of our services embrace and implements the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the University’s Māori and Pacific Strategic Frameworks.
Evening and weekend work will be required for this role.
Your skills and experience | Kā pūkeka me kā wheako
We are looking for someone who has demonstrated leadership qualities working within a food and beverage position. You will be a strong communicator with proven ability to develop and maintain professional relationships.
You will also have:
• Proven ability in performing a range of tasks under competing demands, meeting the agreed result within quality parameters and time frames.
• Attention to detail and the ability to prioritise for the needs of the business
• Previous experience in the food service/ hospitality sectors
• Knowledge of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
• Knowledge of relevant Health and Safety legislation
• Knowledge of the Food Control Plan
Further details | Pūroko
This is a permanent, part time (15 hours), semester term time only position, based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.
The appointment range for this position is $28.89 to $30.39. Top of range $31.95 per hour.
You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position.
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, on-going professional development opportunities and a competitive superannuation scheme.
For further information, please contact Adrian Lowrey, Hospitality Manager, via the contact detail below
Application | Tono
To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button. Applications quoting 2600254 will close Monday, 23 February 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
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 Lowery
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 Outlet Supervisor/Duty Manager (Range of Appointments $28.89 to $30.39 per hour, Top of Range $31.95)
Organisation Union Bar
Job Function Food and Hospitality Services