A barber is required for a busy barbershop located in Hastings, Hawke's Bay. We are seeking at least 2 years of professional barber experience with strong technical skills in cutting, styling, and grooming. This full-time role offers 30 guaranteed hours with competitive pay of $25-$30 per hour, depending on your skills. If your skills match and you are happy to work on weekends, apply now!!

Responsibilities:

 ● Client Consultation & Services: Welcome clients warmly, assess hair and scalp condition, and provide tailored styling or grooming recommendations.

● Perform high-quality hair cutting(includes performing all types of skin fades and scissor haircuts), trimming, styling, and traditional face/head shaves according to client preferences. Beard & Facial Hair Grooming: Execute precision shaping, trimming, and hot-towel razor shaving for beards and moustaches using professional tools and styling products.

● Workstation & Shop Maintenance: Keep personal workstation clean, disinfected, and organised before and after each client. Assist with general daily salon upkeep, including floor sweeping, surface sanitisation, product restocking, and end-of-day shop resets. Ensure safe handling and disposal of single-use blades and sharps. 

● Client Retention & Promotion: Deliver exceptional customer service to build a loyal client base.  Actively participate in self-promotion and salon marketing through professional social media channels (e.g., Instagram, Facebook) to showcase completed work.

 Requirements and Skills:

● Qualifications & Experience: New Zealand Certificate in Commercial Barbering or Hairdressing at NZQF Level 4 or equivalent, OR a minimum of 2 years of verifiable barbering industry experience. 

● Technical Equipment: Ownership of a complete, high-quality set of professional barbering tools (clippers, trimmers, shears, razors) maintained to trade standards.

● Interpersonal &Communication Skills: Good verbal communication, active listening, and customer service skills, with a welcoming, client-focused attitude.

 ● Work Ethic & Professionalism: Strong reliability, punctuality, and willingness to follow salon operational guidelines. Maintain a tidy, professional personal appearance that reflects shop branding.

 ● Physical Stamina: Ability to stand, bend, and maintain manual dexterity for extended periods during busy trade shifts.

 ● Flexibility & Work Rights: Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and peak trading periods.

 ● Must be an NZ Citizen, NZ resident, or eligible to work in NZ. This is a full-time, permanent role, and the hourly pay rate ranges from NZ$25 to NZ$30, depending on experience and qualifications. Work hours range from a minimum of 30 to a maximum of 40 hours per week, between 8 am and 6 pm.

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