Embassy Staff Needed–Kitchen, Admin, Driver, Gardener

Are you looking to be part of a dynamic and diverse team at the heart of diplomatic service?

Strong communication skills (especially Arabic/English bilingual ability for all roles). GARDENER AND CHEF CANDIDATES DO NOT NEED TO SPEAK ARABIC.

We are seeking dedicated professionals to fill various vital roles within an embassy in Wellington, including clerks, translators, drivers, cleaners, cooks, waitstaff, gardeners, and security guards.

If you have the relevant experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to professionalism and confidentiality, we want to hear from you!

Daily Tasks Involved in the Role:

Clerk: Perform administrative duties, manage office records, assist embassy staff with paperwork, and handle computer-based tasks.

Translator: Translate documents between Arabic and English, assist in communication with Arabic-speaking visitors, and provide interpretation as needed.

Driver: Safely transport staff and documents, adhere to embassy schedules, and maintain vehicles.

Cleaner (Service Worker): Clean and maintain embassy premises, ensure hygiene standards are met, and assist with basic support tasks.

Cook: Prepare Eastern and Western cuisine, plan menus, serve meals, and maintain kitchen hygiene.

Waiter/Steward: Serve food, arrange tables, assist during events, and ensure dining areas are tidy.

Gardener: Maintain outdoor spaces, care for plants, and ensure a presentable environment.

Security Guard: Monitor premises, ensure safety, respond to incidents, and enforce security protocols.

PLEASE SPECIFY WHICH ROLE ARE YOU INTERESTED IN.

Clerk: Bachelor’s degree, computer literacy, administrative experience.

Translator: Bachelor’s degree, fluency in Arabic and English, Translator’s Association certificate.

Driver: Valid New Zealand public driving license, experience driving (subject to driving test). In general, need to be able to get into the Wellington CBD.

Cleaner: Previous cleaning or service experience.

Senior Chef: Must be experienced in both Middle-Eastern and Western cuisine Experience with running part of or all of a kitchen Minimum 2 years' experience as a Senior Chef Work mainly mon-fri, but some weekend work may be required, if they have dignitaries visiting for example

Gardener Hours: 9am–3pm, Monday to Friday All indoor plants Minimum of 6 months exp in gardening of some kind.

Waiter/Steward: Experience in food service and table arranging.

Security Guard: Relevant security experience.

Additionally

Health certificate confirming freedom from infectious diseases and fitness for full-time work.

Proficiency in English for non-Arab foreigners.

MOJ, Police, Drug and Alcohol checks (Medical check also required)

• Strong communication skills (especially Arabic/English bilingual ability for all roles). • Reliable, responsible, and punctual. • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. • Professional and respectful conduct, especially in an embassy setting. • Adaptability and flexibility to handle multiple tasks and roles. • Attention to detail, especially for administrative, translation, and service roles. • Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and security where required.