Barista - Starbucks Rotorua

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 shoes, 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!

Application Process:

As part of your application, you’ll be asked to complete a short online chat interview. It takes around 15 minutes and gives us a chance to get to know you a bit better

If you’re short on time, no worries, you can save your progress and come back to finish it later. We definitely encourage you to take your time and give the chat questions a good go.

Because the chat interview is part of our selection process, you’ll just need to make sure it’s completed for your application to move through to the next stage.

Location: Starbucks Rotorua

Shifts:

Sat: 0730 - 1330

Sun: 0800 - 1300