Senior stylist - cutting colour

YUDUYU is looking for an experienced, confident Salon Lead to join our calm, elevated sustainable salon collective on Waiheke Island. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about exceptional hair, strong leadership, community connection, and helping grow a modern salon business with heart. We’re looking for someone who can confidently lead the salon floor day-to-day while also delivering high-level technical services behind the chair. About YUDUYU YUDUYU is a modern sustainable salon collective focused on: * Beautiful, Healthy hair with a focus on low maintenance/ high impact techniques * Elevated but relaxed client experience * Ethical, quality-focused products * Calm professionalism and positive culture * Creativity, growth, and education * Strong community connection We genuinely value relationships — both within the team and with our clients and wider Waiheke community. We’re looking for someone who naturally brings people together and contributes positively to the energy and culture of the salon. The Role This role combines advanced technical hairdressing with salon leadership responsibilities. Key Responsibilities * Providing high-level cutting, colouring, chemical, and styling services * Leading the salon floor and supporting smooth day-to-day operations * Maintaining exceptional client experience and satisfaction * Supporting positive team culture and morale * Educating, mentoring, and inspiring the team * Helping maintain salon standards, workflow, organisation, and professionalism * Building strong client and community relationships * Supporting salon growth and future opportunities * Contributing ideas, leadership, and initiative within the business What We’re Looking For * Strong cutting skills essential * High-level colour and chemical service confidence * Leadership experience essential * Several years salon experience * Excellent communication and organisational skills * Calm, professional, and solutions-focused under pressure * Warm, grounded, community-minded personality * Passion for education, growth, and team development * Someone excited by the opportunity to help grow and evolve the business Future Opportunities We are continuing to expand and evolve our offerings, with opportunities to help grow areas such as: * Weddings and event styling * Mobile and off-site services * Education and team development * Community collaborations and events What We Offer * Competitive pay structure based on experience * KPI-based incentives and bonus opportunities * Beautiful salon environment on Waiheke Island * Existing clientele and strong salon reputation * Leadership opportunity within a growing business * Supportive and collaborative team culture * Ongoing education and growth opportunities * Opportunity to help shape the future direction of the salon * Help securing rental on Waiheke if needed If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Also looking for Part-Time and Senior Stylist only Contracting Roles. Please send your CV, portfolio/Instagram, and a little about yourself to: Yasmin.tuffery@gmail.com