Beauty therapist, Kaihaumanu ātanga
Also known as
- Aesthetician, beautician, skin therapist, laser therapist, skin and laser therapist, spray tan technician, eyelash technician
Beauty therapists provide treatments to improve the health and appearance of skin, including facial and full-body treatments, massage, waxing and laser hair removal.
01:55 mins
Your pay could be
$24
Lower
$24 to $29
Most common
$37
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Beauty therapists
- usually work long hours, including evenings and weekends and may work shifts
- usually work in beauty salons, spas, fitness centres and health clinics
- may work in hazardous conditions
- need to be accurate
Tasks
- Clean facilities or work areas.
- Clean tools or equipment.
- Assess skin or hair conditions.
- Apply cleansing or conditioning agents to client hair, scalp, or skin.
- Demonstrate activity techniques or equipment use.
- Teach health or hygiene practices.
- Provide medical or cosmetic advice for clients.
- Maintain professional knowledge or certifications.
- Maintain client information or service records.
- Administer therapeutic massages.
You need experience to become a beauty therapist and a qualification may be useful.
You need
- experience in the beauty industry
You may need
- a New Zealand Certificate in Beauty Therapy (Level 4) or similar qualification
If you’re in school
You usually don't need specific NCEA levels for this job, but Level 2 may be useful.
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