Assists hairdressers or beauty therapists by performing routine tasks in a hairdressing or beauty salon.

Discusses client needs, analyses skin characteristics and advises on suitable skin care, treatments and application of make-up; applies general cosmetic and corrective make-up; performs manicures and pedicures such as decorative nail art, application of artificial nails, nail repair, and other specialised hand and foot treatments; performs facial and body treatments such as massages; treats unwanted hair through waxing, bleaching, tinting, depilation and electrolysis; evaluates beauty therapy processes and products; receives bookings, arranges appointments and maintains client records; provides advice on and selling cosmetic products.

• Employees work inside beauty clinics, salons or private homes.
• Work spaces are generally adequately heated and ventilated with good standards of general cleanliness and hygiene.

• Sedentary to light physical demand.
• Employees constantly stand or sit alongside clients, while carrying out beauty care tasks.
• Stretching and reaching is not a significant component of this job.
• Twisting of the body or neck is not a significant component of this job.
• Contact with skin irritants or water is frequent. There will be frequent contact with a range of chemical beauty care substances and solutions, as well as physical contact with people who may have infectious conditions. Latex gloves may be worn.
• Lifting, pulling or carrying is not a significant component of the job.
• Bending will be frequently necessary to perform hairdressing tasks.
• Repetitive movements using hands are frequently required.
• Driving is not a significant component of the job.
• Use of hand-held objects will be frequent, but depends upon the processes being completed, both small electric and manual equipment items are likely to be utilised in the hair/beauty care process.
• Mental skills necessary include communication, diagnostic, sales and technical skills.

A New Zealand Register Level 2 or 3 qualification or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 5). In some instances relevant experience may be required in addition to the formal qualification. For entry-level positions on-the-job training may be sufficient.

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement.