Cafe Crew - Casual

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Te Papa stands proud as an iconic national building housing the treasures of the nation and is a vibrant destination for both national and international visitors.

We are seeking experienced hospitality workers with a range of availability to join our dynamic Café Team on a casual basis. The Café Team at Te Papa is a fun and supportive atmosphere where you will be working in a busy, fast-paced environment delivering memorable and positive experiences for our visitors.

Flexibility and adaptability will be key to your success as we operate 364 days a year and will require you to be able to work across a variety of locations, days and times. Our casual staff receive rosters in advance so you will enjoy the flexibility of casual work with the benefit and security of knowing when you will be working. Please note school holidays and public holidays are peak times and we will be looking for candidates who are available to work throughout the summer period.

The ideal candidate will have: 

• Previous fast paced hospitality experience
• A team player with a positive attitude
• Ability to work across days and nights including Public Holidays and Weekends
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong communication skills

What's in it for me?

Joining a busy, supportive team at an iconic Wellington venue, you will also:

• Gain access to excellent staff benefits across the museum
• Work across multiple sites including cafés and restaurants
• Receive on shift discounts for food and beverage
• Have a laundered uniform provided
• Monthly staff recognition

When applying please include your availability to work across all days/nights on a weekly basis and any periods you will not be available.

The hourly rate for this position will be a minimum of $26.00

Please note this is an open call for applications. Our Café Team will review applications on a regular basis and advise on the status of your application. 

Applicants must have the ability to obtain and maintain the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Prior to Te Papa confirming any offer of employment, pre-employment checks will be undertaken including criminal conviction history and reference checking as a minimum.

If you have any questions about this role, please contact recruitment@tepapa.govt.nz.

Application closes on 3 May 2024.