Barista - Starbucks Lower Hutt

Starbucks Coffee Company; Wellington; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Team development

Career progression

Employee discounts

Values-driven culture

Job summary

Starbucks New Zealand is seeking a Barista to become a welcoming presence in our community. You’ll craft beverages with pride and provide friendly service, acting as a brand ambassador.

Bring positivity and passion while we teach you the rest. We offer full Training, a values-led team environment, and clear opportunities for growth within Tahua Partners brands.

Qualifications

• A friendly, authentic presence.
• Love for people and delivering great service.
• Ability to learn quickly and follow processes.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts.
• Team spirit and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Creating genuine connections that make customers feel welcome
• Crafting every beverage with pride, consistency, and care
• Representing the brand through professionalism and personal pride
• Supporting fellow partners with respect and teamwork
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment

Skills

Friendly presence

People skills

Learn quickly

Flexibility

Team spirit

Communication skills

Job description

At Starbucks, we’re more than a café , we’re a place of connection, belonging, and purpose. For over two decades in New Zealand, our stores have been the third place, where lifelong connections start and where partners (employees) grow into leaders .

Starbucks New Zealand is owned and operated by a kiwi business. Tahua Group provides unique employment opportunities across multiple brands (Burger King, Popeye’s, Number one sho es, Hannah’s , The Outlet, and Resonate ) , so you are part of a much larger family. People are at the heart of who we are, the people represent one of our pillars here at Starbucks.We believe that working together with each other, our customers, and our community makes a positive impact – that is what defines family at Starbucks .

At Starbucks, every cup you make and every conversation you have creates a moment of connection. As a Barista , you’re the welcoming smile, the friendly chat, the expert in handcrafted beverages and a trusted part of your community.

Bring your positivity and passion, and we’ll teach you the rest.

What you’ll do:

• Creating genuine connections that make customers feel welcome
• Crafting every beverage with pride, consistency, and care
• Representing the brand through professionalism and personal pride
  
• Supporting fellow partners with respect and teamwork
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment

What you’ll bring:

• A friendly, authentic presence
  
• Love for people and delivering great service
  
• Ability to learn quickly and follow processes
  
• Flexibility to work varied shifts
  
• Team spirit and strong communication skills

What Starbucks offers:

• Full training and ongoing development
  
• A positive, values-led team environment
  
• Career progression and leadership pathways
  
• Opportunities and discounts across Tahua Partners brands
  
• Be part of a values-driven brand built on Craft, Courage, Results, Belonging, and Joy where people are at the heart of everything we do.

If you love connection, coffee, and community , we’d love to meet you !