Barber Jobs & Careers in New Zealand

Looking for your next barbering opportunity?

Gents is always interested in hearing from talented barbers, apprentices and industry professionals who want to develop their careers within a progressive barbering environment.

Established in Queenstown in 2018, Gents has grown across multiple locations alongside Gents Academy, our barbering education platform. Our focus is professional barbering, ongoing education, strong team culture and creating genuine career pathways within the industry.

Current Barber Vacancies

Senior Barber – Queenstown

We're looking for an experienced barber with strong skills across clipper work, scissor cutting, skin fades, traditional wet shaving and beard sculpting.

This position is suited to experienced professionals looking for a long-term role in Queenstown, although shorter-term opportunities may also be considered depending on experience and availability.

You'll join a busy, professional team with competitive remuneration, ongoing education and opportunities to continue developing your craft.

Location: Queenstown, New Zealand
Employment: Full-time opportunities available
Experience: Experienced / Senior Barber

[Apply for Senior Barber Position]

Senior Barber – Wanaka

We're looking for an experienced barber with strong skills across clipper work, scissor cutting, skin fades, traditional wet shaving and beard sculpting.

This position is suited to experienced professionals looking for a long-term role in Wanaka, although shorter-term opportunities may also be considered depending on experience and availability.

You'll join a busy, professional team with competitive remuneration, ongoing education and opportunities to continue developing your craft.

Location: Wanaka, New Zealand
Employment: Full-time opportunities available
Experience: Experienced / Senior Barber

[Apply for Senior Barber Position]

Barber Apprenticeship – Queenstown & Frankton

Gents offers barber apprenticeship opportunities for people looking to build a professional career in barbering.

Our apprentices work within our operating barbershops while receiving structured hands-on education from experienced barbers and educators.

Training includes practical barbering skills, client consultation, clipper work, scissor cutting, fades, styling, grooming services and professional development.

The role is designed for someone who is motivated, reliable and genuinely committed to developing their craft.

Locations: Queenstown & Frankton
Employment: Full-time
Training: Structured workplace barbering education

[Apply for Barber Apprenticeship]

Why Work at Gents?

Working at Gents is about more than completing haircuts.

We want our team members to continually develop their skills, build strong client relationships and contribute positively to the culture of the business.

Team members have access to:

• Ongoing professional barber education

• Hands-on training and development

• Gents Academy education

• Career progression opportunities

• Modern, high-volume barbershop environments

• Strong team culture

• Competitive remuneration

• Opportunities across multiple Gents locations

• Strong commission rewards

Barber Jobs in Queenstown

Queenstown attracts clients from around New Zealand and internationally, creating a unique environment for barbers looking to work with a broad range of people and cutting styles.

Our Queenstown, Frankton and Wanaka locations provide opportunities for experienced barbers as well as those beginning their careers through apprenticeship pathways.

As Gents continues to grow, further opportunities may become available across Queenstown, Wānaka and other New Zealand locations.

Looking for Barber Work in New Zealand?

Even if we don't currently have a position advertised that suits you, we're happy to hear from experienced barbers interested in future opportunities with Gents.

We're particularly interested in hearing from:

• Senior barbers

• Qualified barbers

• Barber apprentices

• International barbers moving to New Zealand

• Barber educators

• Barbers interested in career progression or management

Apply to Join Gents

If you're interested in joining the Gents team, send your CV along with a short introduction about your barbering experience and the type of opportunity you're looking for.

Email: enquiries@gents.co.nz

Please include:

• Your CV

• Current location

• Barbering experience

• Portfolio or Instagram account if available

• Preferred Gents location

• Employment or visa status where relevant

We'd be happy to hear from you.