Barista

This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in creating a welcoming and nourishing workplace environment. Your creativity, attention to detail, and passion for great food and beverage will directly influence the everyday experience of colleagues and guests. From daily café service to high-end catered events, you will help set the tone for quality, hospitality, and professionalism.  

Mō te Tūranga | About the Role 

We sat down with our Hospitality Manager, and they let us know the following about the role.   

What are some of the day to day tasks the person in this role will complete? 

• Preparing consistently high-quality coffee and beverages with speed, precision and care. 

• Maintaining a clean, organised, and well stocked coffee station throughout the day. 

• Setting up and calibrating coffee equipment at the start of each shift, then packing down, restocking, and cleaning all equipment and the workspace ready for daily opening.

• Working closely with the Hospitality Manager and the Café Lead of front of house team to deliver smooth, seamless, customer service. 

• Supporting the team during peak times and multitasking across service, cleaning, and prep tasks. 

• Offering input into coffee quality, service flow, and ongoing improvement of café operations.  

• Resolving customer concerns professionally and promptly, ensuring a positive experience for all of our colleagues at BNZ. 

• Maintain strict compliance with all food safety and hygiene regulations.

What projects / mahi (work) will the candidate be working on now and into next year? 

In your first six months as the barista, you will play a key role in supporting the daily rhythm and service standards of the café. You will help maintain the coffee station, fine-tune workflows, and establish consistent quality in every cup. You will work closely with the Hospitality Manager and Café Lead to create a warm, inclusive team culture, build rapport with our colleagues, and adapt to the pace and flow of operations. Your focus will be on delivering exceptional coffee and service while helping support long-term success here at BNZ. 

What is the most exciting thing about this opportunity? 

The most exciting thing about this opportunity is the chance to contribute to a vibrant, tailored hospitality experience that reflects BNZ values and culture. 

This is a unique opportunity to support a service that brings together fresh, high-quality food and exceptional customer service in a way that enhances employee well-being and fosters community within the workplace. 

It's about more than just food - It's about shaping a space that energizes staff, encourages collaboration, and becomes a cornerstone of the daily experience here at BNZ. 

What attributes will this person display to be successful in this role?   

Alongside your passion for hospitality and a commitment to delivering world-class service, you’ll have: 

• A positive, team-oriented mindset and a genuine passion for food. 

• Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities.  

• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills.  

• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to a dynamic corporate environment.   

What skills will be beneficial?  

• Minimum 2 years experience as a Barista in a café, restaurant, or catering environment. 

• Experience leading a team to deliver service excellence. 

• Proven ability to prepare diverse, high-quality dishes at volume. 

• Strong understanding of New Zealand food safety legislation and commercial kitchen operations. 

Nau Mai ki te Pēke o Aotearoa | Come to the Bank of New Zealand   

Please Note: Applications for this vacancy close on Thursday 9 July 2026. We review applications as they are received and may close advertising early.