Hair Technician - 6 month fixed-term

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Two Hair Technicians are wanted by Wētā Workshop in Wellington for a 6 month fixed-term contract to support the Prosthetics team. The role is full-time, on-site in Miramar, paying $30-$38 per hour, 42.5 hours per week. Core duties include hair punching, knotting, blending, fur transfer, preparing materials and colour mixes, and following directions to deliver precise builds. Ideal candidates have 3+ years hands-on hair experience, attention to detail, solid time management and problem solving, and good teamwork. Apply with a portfolio or work samples online; deadline 19 February 2026; background checks apply; questions to [email protected]. Tailor your portfolio to highlight relevant techniques and collaboration, and show availability for a fixed-term project.

Company Description

Wētā Workshop is an award-winning creative design and manufacturing facility based in Wellington, New Zealand — where artists, makers, and storytellers bring imaginary worlds to life. From creatures to costumes, props to miniatures, tours, and entire immersive experiences, we turn ideas into reality.

Job Description

Our Prosthetics team has brought countless characters to life, and now we’re gearing up for what’s next. We’re looking for passionate creatives makers ready to join us for our next generation of exciting projects.

We have some exciting new projects on the horizon, and are looking for two Hair Technicians to join the crew for a 6 month fixed-term contract.

Our Hair Technicians:

• Carry out fabrication tasks including hair punching, knotting, blending, or similar work depending on discipline. Carry out fabrication tasks including hair punching, knotting, blending under guidance.  
• Follow creative and technical direction to deliver accurate and consistent builds. 
• Prepare materials, colour mixes, fibres, tools, and molds for efficient production. Prepare fibres, dyes, adhesives, and hairpieces under guidance.
• Assist with the process of fur transfer, fur laying, fur glueing etc.
• Identify and resolve straightforward technical issues within established methods. 
• Maintain consistent output quality, accuracy, and repeatability. 

You’ll have

• 3+ years relevant experience, including solid hands-on skills working with hair, and the ability to follow briefs and technical notes accurately. 
• Strong attention to detail and quality control. 
• Time management and ability to meet deadlines. 
• Problem-solving skills

You’ll be a strong communicator and be able to collaborate well with others – and have a great eye for detail.

You can find out more details in our job description here.

Additional Information

• These roles are fixed term, for 6 months (based on our expected timelines for our upcoming projects) and are Wellington-based (Miramar).
• The pay rate for these roles is $30 to $38 per hour, depending on experience.
• These roles are full-time (42.5 hours per week)

All applications must include a portfolio or examples of your work (Ideally provide a link to an online portfolio)

Applications close 19 February 2026

We can't wait to hear from you! If you have any questions please reach out to [email protected] with any questions.

If we can do anything to accommodate you during the recruitment or interview process, please let us know.

Successful applicants will undergo background checks as part of our recruitment process.