Qualified and experienced beauty therapists in demand
Demand for qualified and experienced beauty therapists is good because growing numbers of people use beauty therapy services.
The New Zealand Association of Registered Beauty Therapists has 680 registered members, and there are also unregistered therapists.
According to the Census, 5,274 beauty therapists worked in New Zealand in 2018.
Experience and direct approach increase chances of beauty therapist apprenticeships
Few beauty therapist apprenticeships are advertised, and there is high competition for roles.
Employers prefer apprentices who have a realistic understanding of the job. To gain experience and understanding, you can:
- complete the Gateway programme for hair and beauty
- study at a beauty school
- get work experience at beauty salons and other customer service roles (paid or voluntary).
When you've got some experience, you can approach salons directly to ask about an apprenticeship.
Types of employers varied
Beauty therapists may work for:
- beauty salons and clinics
- large department stores
- luxury hotels and cruise ships
- spas and health clubs
- specialised nail bars.
Some beauty therapists are self-employed.
