About this role
<p><strong>Position</strong>: Baker / Senior Baker</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Location</strong>: New World Hokitika</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Employment type</strong>: Full-time, permanent</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Hours</strong>: Minimum 40 hours per week</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Pay range</strong>: $27 to $33 per hour, depending on experience</p> <p> </p> <p></p> <p>Join our bakery team on the beautiful West Coast and help shape the future of one of Hokitika’s busiest fresh departments.</p> <p> </p> <p>We’re looking for two motivated Bakers to join the team at New World Hokitika. These are hands-on roles suited to people who take pride in quality, enjoy working as part of a strong team, and want to be part of a store that is continuing to grow and improve.</p> <p> </p> <p>For the right person, there is also an opportunity to develop into a leadership role within the department over time.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>What we’re offering:</strong></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Full-time permanent positions with a minimum of 40 hours per week</li> <li>Competitive pay from $27 to $33 per hour depending on experience</li> <li>A stable role within a supportive and positive team environment</li> <li>Opportunities for long-term career growth and development</li> <li>The chance to work closely with management and help drive the bakery department forward</li> <li>Supportive leadership that wants to see you succeed personally and professionally</li> <li>A fantastic lifestyle opportunity in Hokitika, with beaches, mountains, fishing, hunting, and outdoor adventure right on your doorstep</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>What we’re looking for:</strong></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Previous bakery experience in a supermarket, retail, or commercial bakery environment</li> <li>Trade qualification or formal bakery training preferred, but not essential for the right candidate</li> <li>Strong attention to quality, presentation, food safety, and consistency</li> <li>Someone who works well under pressure and enjoys being part of a team</li> <li>A positive attitude, reliability, and strong work ethic</li> <li>Experience with production planning, ordering, and leading a team would be an advantage</li> <li>Leadership potential or experience would be an advantage for one of the positions</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>About us:</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>At New World Hokitika we are proud to be locally owned and operated, with a strong focus on customer service, quality fresh food, and community connection. We are building a team culture based around pride in our work, supporting each other, and continually improving.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Immigration Accreditation:</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>We are an Immigration New Zealand Accredited Employer. For the right candidate, we are able to support an Accredited Employer Work Visa application.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>How to apply:</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>Please send your CV and a short cover letter outlining your experience to:</p> <p> </p> <p>[email protected]</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Applications close: 21 June 2026</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand or be willing to apply for the appropriate visa.</p>