Master, Senior & Emerging Stylists
You Deserve This. Beautiful Hair, Beautiful Life.
We are looking for Stylists with a minimum of 2 years experience and training in hairdressing.Level of seniority will be determined from there based on experience and skills.
For over 50 years, Badaro has been Wellington's home for beautiful, conscious hair. We're a close-knit, family-run salon where real support, genuine creativity, and actual work-life balance aren't just promises - they're how we work every single day.
We're growing, and we're looking for Master Stylists, Senior Stylists, and Emerging Stylists to join us. Stylist's who want more than just a paycheck and a team that truly has their back.
Build your own niche within hairdressing. Become your own brand.
Work as an employee or contractor - whatever suits your current lifestyle
We work a 4-day work week (Tuesday–Friday). Weekends are yours. Saturday mornings are yours. Space to breathe, create, and be present for the people and things you love.
Support That Feels Real*$2500 annual training budget - because we want you to grow in the niche you love
*$2080 annual tax-free tool allowance - to ensure you are using world class tools, always.- 4 hours of paid training monthly (Mondays on us)
- Commission on services and retail that recognises your excellence
- A simple, genuine growth program designed so you're always evolving as an artist
- We are here to support you in achieving exactly what you set out to achieve - Creatively & Financially.
- We have a full clientele waiting for you and a strong stream of new clients every day. Build on what's here, or bring your own loyal following - either way, you will be valued and busy.
Wellington stylists: clients are already asking for you!
Opportunities That Feel Like Dreams
From 2026, we're sending 1-2 stylists annually to the Davines Eco Village in Parma, Italy or the Davines World Wide Hair Tour. (2026 is Valencia, Spain.) Because we believe in investing in our people.
What This Feels Like
A team of Artists who genuinely love working together. Experienced stylists who mentor & inspire. Owners who actually care about your wellbeing, not just your productivity.
Stability - we're heading into our 51st year in business stronger than ever and off the back of 1 of our most successful years yet with record new client numbers.
We are Wellington's Sustainable Flagship Davines salon where doing things the right way (for people and the planet) is just how we do things. It feels good to work here.
We're Looking For You If...You're a Master Stylist at the top of your game. Or a Senior Stylist stepping into your comfort zone. Or an Emerging Stylist hungry to learn and grow. You show up authentically. You're collaborative, ambitious, and looking for more than a job - you're looking for your home in hairdressing.
You want support that actually feels supportive. Space to be creative. Time to live. Income that matches your talent.
You deserve all of this. Not as a someday-maybe, but now. A beautiful career doesn't have to mean sacrificing a beautiful life.
Ready to come home to Badaro?
Apply now or contact Anthony directly for a confidential chat on 0273348331.
We can't wait to meet you.