Baker

Foodstuffs South Island Limited; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement

Professional development

Supportive team culture

Job summary

New World Centre City in Dunedin is seeking a qualified Baker to join our bakery team. You will produce a wide range of breads and baked goods, while mentoring apprentices and ensuring excellent customer service to shoppers daily.

We value passion for baking, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to quality. This full-time role runs Tuesday to Saturday with early morning hours, offering a supportive team environment and opportunities to grow professionally.

Qualifications

• Qualified Baker or experienced professional with a strong baking background.
• A minimum of three years’ industry experience.
• Passion for Baking and the Bakery trade with a commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Produce a wide range of high-quality breads, sweets and other baked goods.
• Mentor, coach and train our Apprentices, inspiring the next generation of Bakers.
• Maintain exceptional merchandising standards and provide the great customer service New World is renowned for.

Skills

Baking expertise

Customer service

Mentoring Apprentices

Job description

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We are seeking positive, engaging and driven individuals to join our customer-focused team. Are you a qualified or experienced Baker? Our Bakers are key members of our esteemed Bakery, central to delivering premium, high-quality baked goods and providing outstanding customer service.

About the role

This full-time role is perfect for a Baker looking to apply their expertise and continue to develop their skills in our innovative and dynamic environment. You’ll be an integral part of our customer-focused team, contributing to the creation of high-quality bread and sweet baked goods that delight our shoppers daily.

Key responsibilities

• Produce a wide range of high-quality breads, sweets and other baked goods.
• Mentor, coach and train our Apprentices, inspiring the next generation of Bakers.
• Maintain exceptional merchandising standards and provide the great customer service New World is renowned for.

Hours

• Full-time hours, 40 hours per week.
• Tuesday to Saturday, 03:00 am - 11:30 am

About you

• Qualified Baker or experienced professional with a strong baking background.
• A minimum of three years’ industry experience.
• Passion for Baking and the Bakery trade with a commitment to quality.
• Eager to contribute to the success of the team and product development.
• Willingness to learn and grow in the role.

About us

New World Centre City is one of the largest South Islands New Worlds, proudly serving the Dunedin community since 1986. Our values: Together we; Drive success; Be your best; Care for our whānau; are our guiding principles for how we work and the things we feel most strongly about.

We pride ourselves on delivering excellent customer experiences, a premium range, and of course, fresh. Find your wonderful, here at New World Centre City.

What we offer

We’re committed to caring for our people and are proud of the positive and friendly culture. Here are some of the ways we care for our people:

• Build your career with us - We offer opportunities for advancement across various roles.
• Continuous learning & professional growth - We have all the tools you need to succeed.
• Supportive team environment - We’re proud of our positive and friendly work culture.

Applications close on 13 October 2026.

Applicant MUST have the legal right to work in New Zealand.