Whittaker's Employee Directory
Food and Beverage ServicesWellington, New Zealand51-200 Employees
Whittaker's is a New Zealand family-owned chocolate maker that produces bean-to-bar chocolate entirely within a single Porirua factory. The company traces its roots to 1896 and remains under family leadership, with third-generation brothers Andrew and Brian guiding operations and Matt and Holly serving as co-Chief Operating Officers. Its portfolio exceeds a hundred products, including Five Roll Refined Creamy Milk as a top seller, along with Artisan Squares, Assorted Mini Slabs, Dark Ghana, Almond Gold, Creamy Caramel, and Peanut Slab. Based in the Wellington region, Whittaker's emphasizes responsible sourcing with Rainforest Alliance-certified Ghanaian cocoa and direct, traceable relationships with suppliers such as the Vaa'i family in Samoa, plus a New Zealand Artisan Collection that supports local producers. The business has expanded exports to Asia, Australia, North America, the Middle East, and Pacific Islands, and has earned recognition as a trusted and beloved New Zealand brand over multiple years.