At Ballantynes, everything we do is about delivering an exceptional customer experience. That's why our people are everything to us! It's our people and the magic they perform, that brings those exceptional customer experiences to life.
We have an exciting opportunity to be a part of creating our beautiful hampers ready for the Christmas season.
Hamper Making
If you love working with beautiful products, have an eye for detail and good visual arrangement skills, then you will enjoy making these incredible and very popular Christmas hampers.
The role will involve making our food and wine gift hampers utilising products from all over the world as well as NZ. You will be based in our despatch/ delivery area, recreating the various designs of hampers, making up to 1000+ hampers along with one other person. Prior experience in making hampers is preferred however full training will be provided.
Attention to detail while working quickly, being methodical in your approach and working well under pressure will be key strengths of yours.
If you enjoy working independently, with initiative, and meeting deadlines then this is the role for you!
We are looking for one person to start on Monday 24th August and the other person to start on 31st August, working Monday to Friday 8am – 4pm. This is a fixed term role and will finish on 6th November 2026. Please only apply if you can work the dates specified in the advert.
Successful Candidates
Hamper Making Roles: Start 24th and 31st Aug, working Monday to Friday 8am – 4pm.
Applications close on 3rd August 2026.
Please note, we will be interviewing candidates during the application process so the role may close earlier than the end date. As part of the interview process you will be required to make and wrap a hamper.
Applicants must have current eligibility to work in New Zealand.
Ballantynes is at the heart of Christchurch CBD and is known for being the place to go for leading brands, quality products and exceptional service.
Discover an extensive range of fashion clothing, accessories, footwear, lingerie, luggage, homewares, gourmet food and wine, and giftware. Located within Ballantynes, The Fashion Atrium and Contemporary Lounge on the First Floor lead the way for modern New Zealand and international fashion in Christchurch.
Kin Bistro & Winebar is situated on the ground floor next to homewares, and offers delicious fresh food each day based on seasonally available produce. Kin is the perfect place to get together to share a meal, enjoy a coffee or indulge in a mid-shop glass of bubbles or refreshing gin and tonic. Set in an atrium-styled environment with a stunning feature wall, the modern seasonal menu is updated quarterly and showcases local food producers.
The winebar features an array of New Zealand wines and craft beers.
Ballantynes Christchurch also offers a range of instore services including Solace Hair & Beauty, Ballantynes Gift Registry, Tailoring and Alterations, and an expert Breast Prosthesis Fitting service which provides women with assistance during and after Cancer treatment to help them look and feel their best.
