Baker


We’re excited to announce that New World The Sands has joined the community! With a brand-new store and impressive offering across grocery, butchery, deli, bakery, produce and liquor, we are excited to have opened our doors to the Papamoa community!

We are seeking an experienced Baker to join the team on a full-time role (40 hours per week+) in Golden Sands, Papamoa.  If you’re a passionate baker who loves experimenting with new recipes and creating mouth-watering treats, then this is the role for you!

The Role:

In this role you will be responsible for assisting in the day-to-day running of the Bakery department, ensuring that a maximum range and sufficient quantity of high quality freshly baked products are available for sale at the correct price at all times during opening hours. Your tasks will include:

  • Preparing frozen products for baking
  • Making pastry and bread doughs
  • Baking required daily levels of bread, rolls and other bread products
  • Baking, icing and decorating cakes for customer orders as well as for display
  • Producing other bakery specific products as required (e.g. scones, muffins, pies, pizzas, cookies etc.) 
  • Merchandising the product in the department and ensuring effective stock rotation through the monitoring of best before dates
  • Receiving inwards goods

 What’s in it for you:

This role is a full-time role with 40 hours minimum guaranteed. We will pay $28.00-$35.00 per hour based on qualifications and experience. 

  • We’re in it together, we look after each other, back one another, communicate effectively, and work together as one winning team, every time.  ​ 
  • Prove yourself in a new store and within New World which is known for its people development and career opportunities. 
  • You’ll be working with the latest technology, equipment, and processes. 
  • Drive something within a flexible and creative working environment – if there’s a better way, let us know! 
  • Be part of a 100% locally owned and operated store.

 What are we looking for: 

  • Qualified baker OR 1.5 years relevant experience and willingness to learn.
  • Innovation – develop unique and delicious products that set us apart.
  • A true love for baking and a commitment to quality and excellence.
  • Reliable, honest and be a good team player. 
  • Knowledge of food safety and health & safety.
  • Attention to detail and commitment to quality. 
  • Confidence & maturity to work unassisted at times.

About New World & Foodstuffs. 

You know New World, PAK’n’SAVE and Four Square right? That’s Foodstuffs! We are one of NZ’s biggest companies, you just don’t know it, because in true Kiwi style – we are humble about it (apart from right now maybe)! Join one of our stores and you open the door to endless opportunities!

 

Apply now

Permanent Full Time

Job no: 426301.70421

Location: Papamoa

Closing Date: Nov 2026