Cafe and Events Assistant

The opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi

We are currently looking for a part time Café Assistant to join our Nelson and Richmond Campus Café's. We are looking for an experienced café allrounder with outstanding customer service. We welcome applications from those wanting between 20 and 30 hours per week. You will need to be able to work flexibly on a roster basis, be available Monday - Friday between 7-4pm. Rosters are discussed and agreed two weeks in advance. Extra hours may also be available week to week to cover events, sick days and annual leave.

About you | He kōrero mōu

Do you have café experience and want weekends off? Are you self-motivated, outgoing with a commitment to customer services?

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Basic food prep and baking skills
• Barista skills
• Commitment to outstanding customer services
• Reliable team player who is comfortable following instructions and calm under pressure
• Able to work alone on occasion
• Cheerful, friendly and professional demeanour when interacting with guests
• Available to work on the Nelson and Richmond campus when rostered

What we offer / Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

• Living wage $29.90 per hour
• Modern onsite café/restaurant/sports facilities/library
• Central city location + access to free onsite parking + good access to public transport + bike racks and showers + close to other facilities

About NMIT / He kōrero mō Te Whare Wānanga o Te Tauihu o Te Waka a Māui

Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) is a government owned, NZQA Category One Tertiary Education Institute. It operates four campuses, servicing over 6500 tertiary students from the Nelson and Marlborough regions, and from all over the world. Our promise is 'work-ready, world-ready graduates'.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

We accept applications via our online application systems. For a job description, please follow the application link.

Please state the hours you are available in your cover letter. Immediate start desirable but not essential.

You must hold the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Application close Monday 7th September 2026.