Café Lead The French Coffee House, Pompallier Ref 81

Pompallier Mission and Printery in Kororāreka (Russell) is part of the national suite of historic properties managed by Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga and is one of the top visitor attractions in the Bay of Islands.

The French Coffee House (FCH) is an important part of the experience for visitors to Pompallier, with the café operating alongside the guided tours and retail store at the historic property.

The FCH is looking for a Café Lead to join the team in a permanent role starting in May 2026. This is a full time role and includes one weekend day, being rostered Sunday to Thursday. Working alongside our Café 2IC and café hosts, you will have experience in food preparation, stock management, food ordering and handling, café health and safety, and making coffee. We will provide training specific to our business, but previous experience is essential. 

You’ll be part of a dynamic, close-knit team, working in a beautiful, tranquil heritage setting with delightful regular customers and lots of happy holiday makers.

The salary range for the position is $61,569 - $72,434

Applications close on Monday 6th April 2026 at 5pm.

The job description is at job-description-cafe-lead-ref-81.pdf

How to apply

Please use our application platform to upload your cover letter and CV. 

Please note you must have NZ citizenship or a current working visa to apply for this role.