Massage therapist, Kaihaumanu mirimiri
Also known as
- Masseuse, masseur, massage practitioner, spa therapist
Massage therapists provide healing massages to clients to treat health problems, relieve pain and improve relaxation.
Duration
2:22 mins
Your pay could be
$24
Lower
$24 to $34
Most common
$44
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-3 years
Massage therapists
- usually work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends
- usually work at massage therapy practices and may travel locally
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be practical, methodical and responsible
Tasks
- massage clients
- consult with clients
- assess injury, pain and mobility issues
- make treatment plans
- provide therapeutic treatments
- educate clients about anatomy and health
- maintain a clean and tidy treatment environment
- work with other medical professionals
Social
Practical
Investigative
Interests that fit this job
Interest quiz,
Kairoro Kaingākau
Do the Interest quiz to find out how well your interests fit with this job.
Do the quizYou need experience to become a massage therapist and a qualification may be useful.
You need
- experience in similar work
You may need
- an advanced certificate or diploma in massage therapy
- a Bachelor of Therapeutic and Sports Massage
- a police check
- a First Aid Certificate
- membership of a professional institute like Massage New Zealand
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
Path FinderTiro Whetū,
Discover the steps to this career idea.
Job Insights,
Māramatanga Mahi
People employed
2.2K
Employment change
Steady
Loading job ads
Path FinderTiro Whetū,
Discover the steps to this career idea.