Description
Summary:
Join a supportive team as a Wigmaker, creating bespoke, handmade wigs that genuinely impact people's lives through detailed manual tasks and precision.
Highlights:
1. Opportunity to learn a unique and rewarding craft with genuine impact
2. Supportive, close-knit team with long-term development opportunities
3. Hands-on role creating life-changing products in a boutique environment
Are you looking for a **part‑time (20hours a week),** hands‑on role working on a product that is truly life‑changing for the people who receive it? Look no further!
Join a supportive, close‑knit team as a Wigmaker (Hair Grooming department) helping to create bespoke, handmade wigs that make a genuine difference in people's lives.
**About the Role**
This is a practical, hands‑on role working as part of the hair grooming crew within a boutique manufacturing environment. You will:
* Prepare hair for wigs, including brushing and combing, sorting hair, and intricately feeding hair through wigs
* Perform detailed manual tasks that require precision, patience, and care
* Contribute to the creation of custom wigs that meet high quality and client standards
* Maintain quality, accuracy, and consistency throughout the production process
* Work collaboratively as part of a supportive, skilled, and close‑knit team
**What We're Looking For**
* Proven experience in a previous hands‑on or practical role
* Strong attention to detail
* Ability to work well as part of a team and follow detailed instructions
* Good communication skills and a positive, reliable attitude
* Previous factory or manufacturing environment experience (advantageous)
* Sewing experience (professional or hobby), or an interest in crafts such as embroidery, jewellery making, soft furnishings, or hair and make‑up (advantageous)
**What's in It for You**
* **Permanent part‑time role** - Monday to Friday, **20 hours per week** (4 hours per day, mornings)
* Fantastic employer with a positive, supportive workplace culture
* Opportunity to learn a unique and rewarding craft that has a genuine impact on people's lives
* Supportive, close‑knit team with long‑term development opportunities
* Potential for future progression, including the opportunity to move into a full‑time role or transition into another department
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, **apply online today**.
**Applications close: 5pm Friday 8 th May 2026**
**Please note:** Applicants must be **New Zealand Permanent Residents** and **currently residing in New Zealand**. As part of our standard recruitment process, successful applicants will undergo **pre‑employment reference checks, drug and alcohol screening, and a Ministry of Justice criminal record check**.