Hairdressing Training Specialist

Skills Group; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP

Flu vaccinations

Job summary

Skills Group is seeking a Hairdressing Training Specialist to support work-based hairdressing learners across Dunedin and Southland. This contract role involves delivering training online and face-to-face, with travel to Southland about once a month.

You'll plan and deliver engaging sessions, support learners' progress, adapt materials, complete assessments, and track attendance while building strong industry relationships.

Qualifications

• NZ Certificate in Hairdressing Level 4 or equivalent.
• Strong technical hairdressing knowledge and industry experience.
• Excellent communication and coaching skills with engaging training style.
• Confidence using technology to support online learning and programme administration.
• Adult teaching qualifications and Unit Standard 4098, or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to deliver face-to-face training in Dunedin and travel to Southland monthly.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging hairdressing training online and face-to-face.
• Support learners with academic progress and development.
• Prepare and adapt teaching materials for different learners.
• Complete assessments, marking, feedback and reassessments on time.
• Track learner progress and attendance; maintain programme administration.
• Provide coaching and build industry relationships with learners and salons.

Skills

Hairdressing Level 4

Technical hairdressing

Communication & coaching

Online learning tech

Teaching qualifications

Face-to-face delivery

Education

NZ Certificate in Hairdressing Level 4

Adult teaching qualifications

Unit Standard 4098

Job description

Are you an experienced hairdresser who enjoys sharing your knowledge and helping others develop their skills? Skills Group is looking for a Hairdressing Training Specialist to support work-based hairdressing learners across Dunedin and Southland.

This is a contract role, with hours varying depending on learner and programme requirements. We anticipate approximately 30-40 hours per month, primarily on Mondays. Training will be delivered through a combination of online and face-to-face sessions, with travel to Southland approximately once a month. The initial contract will be for 12 months, with the potential to extend based on ongoing requirements.

What you'll be doing:

• Plan and deliver engaging hairdressing training through both online and face-to-face sessions.

• Support learners with their academic progress, individual learning needs and overall development.

• Prepare and adapt teaching materials to suit different learners and modes of delivery.

• Complete assessments, marking, feedback and reassessments within required timeframes.

• Track learner progress and attendance and maintain accurate programme administration.

• Provide coaching and support to learners and salon owners/trainers, while maintaining strong industry relationships.

What we're looking for:

• NZ Certificate in Hairdressing Level 4, or an equivalent New Zealand hairdressing qualification.

• Strong technical hairdressing knowledge and relevant industry experience.

• Excellent communication and coaching skills, with an engaging and supportive training style.

• Confidence using technology to support online learning and programme administration.

• Adult teaching qualifications and Unit Standard 4098, or willingness to obtain these with Skills Group's support.

• Ability to deliver face-to-face training in Dunedin and travel to Southland approximately once a month.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to use the industry knowledge you've built throughout your hairdressing career in a different way - helping learners develop their confidence, skills and careers while continuing to stay connected to the industry.

At Skills Group, our culture is built around our Vital Signs of Joy, Manaakitanga, Grow and Bold. We value learning, collaboration and creating opportunities for people to reach their potential.

Benefits that back you:

• Health & wellbeing: TELUS Health Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and annual flu vaccinations.

If you're passionate about hairdressing and would love the opportunity to help others succeed in the industry, we'd love to hear from you.