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Kowhai Coffee Co

Hi, our Wellington café needs a barista for weekend shifts. We train on a machine similar to a Breville Barista Express. Do you hold a barista certificate and which hours can you work?

Tui Street Espresso

Hello, we are a café in Christchurch with a two-group machine and a short course for new staff from NZ$110. What hours can you cover, and how many years of experience do you have?

Harbour Roast Hospitality

Kia ora, our Auckland hotel restaurant hires a barista for evening shifts, with milk and espresso skills a must. Are you available in both summer and winter, and what pay do you expect?

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Barista jobs in New Zealand: courses, machines and what to ask

Short barista courses in New Zealand cost about NZ$110 to NZ$755, and a home espresso machine such as a Breville Barista Express has a lowest new price of about NZ$648 (approximate prices, November 2026). Fees differ between cities and training providers, so check the current price before you enrol. For a café or hotel team that needs a barista, describe the role in a request on BlaBlaPrice to get offers.

Approximate prices in New Zealand, November 2026 (sellers' websites)
CourseDetailPrice (NZ$)
Barista and hospitality courseWellington, from110
One-day barista trainingExcluding GST240
Barista part oneTwo to three day course375
Barista and service skills micro-credentialFull course755

Age, English and certificates

The barista and service skills micro-credential requires you to be 16 or over. An English plus barista course asks for English levels and an age of 18. For trainers, a level one train-the-trainer course costs NZ$2,000 plus GST, and each exam costs NZ$50 per student. No barista licence appears in the results, so the qualification is a course certificate, not a licence.

Season and hours

November is late spring, and summer runs from December to February. Ask how the roster changes between summer and winter (June to August) before you accept a shift pattern, because cafés and hotels plan hours around the season. Hours in both seasons matter more than a single rate.

How hospitality is hired and quoted here

Course fees are sometimes quoted excluding GST, so check whether the figure includes it; one listing shows a one-day course at NZ$240 excluding GST. Espresso doses are normally measured in grams and milk in litres, so name the metric units you use in your role. Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton and Tauranga each have their own cafés and hotels, so state the city you can work in.

What to write in the request

State the type of venue, the shifts and hours you can cover, your work experience, and your skills, such as espresso, milk texture and customer service. If you are hiring, name the pay you offer, the workplace, and whether the role includes branding. Mention the certificate you hold or need.

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How much does barista training cost in New Zealand?

Courses are listed from about NZ$110 in Wellington, NZ$240 for a one-day course excluding GST, and NZ$375 for a two to three day course. A barista and service skills micro-credential costs NZ$755.

What age do I need to be to enrol?

The micro-credential requires you to be 16 or over. Some English plus barista courses require an age of 18 and set English levels.

Do I need a licence to work as a barista?

The results show no barista licence, only courses and micro-credentials, so state your skills and experience in the request.

What should I ask about hours?

Ask for the roster for both summer (December to February) and winter (June to August) before you accept a shift pattern.

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