Mō mātou | About us

Cut Above is part of the country’s largest private tertiary establishment specialising in training programmes for the hair dressing, barbering and make up industries. Cut Above Academy has been giving students the edge they need to become hairstylists, makeup and special effects artists of the future for more than 40 years.

We strive for success in everything we do with the strongest integrity. We are an organisation committed to delivering services that meet the needs of Māori and Pasifika learners and their whanau. We recognize the strength that lies in diversity and the integral role it plays in achieving extraordinary outcomes & making a difference in our communities.

To find out more about us, please visit https://www.cutabove.ac.nz/

Team Leader 
Location: Auckland CBD
Full-time | Permanent | On-site

About the role: 

This is a dynamic operational and academic leadership role focused on driving campus success across attendance, engagement, and student outcomes. As a key member of the campus leadership team, reporting to the Campus Manager, you will play a critical role in fostering a positive, respectful, and high-performing learning environment where students are supported to achieve their best.

You will bring strong leadership capability and a passion for developing others, working closely with trainers to elevate teaching quality, capability, and performance. At the same time, you will help cultivate a collaborative and supportive team culture where staff feel empowered to thrive and deliver exceptional results.

In this role, you will:

• Drive strong academic outcomes for students
• Lead and manage tutors to achieve key performance indicators
• Support trainers in delivering engaging, high-quality teaching
• Oversee day-to-day academic operations to ensure smooth and effective delivery
• Champion and embed company values across the tutoring team

About You: 

You are a confident and experienced people leader with a strong background in training or teaching within the Hair, Barbering, or Make Up industry. You are passionate about developing others and are motivated to influence how skills are taught, ensuring students are well-prepared for success in the industry.

You bring a collaborative and supportive leadership style, with the ability to inspire high performance and foster a positive team culture. You are comfortable working in a target-driven environment, consistently meeting or exceeding expectations, while maintaining a strong focus on quality outcomes for both staff and students.

Ideally, you will have:

• At least 5 years’ experience in the Hairdressing, Barbering, or Make Up industry
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience leading and managing staff in either a workplace or educational setting
• Knowledge of academic delivery and compliance requirements (highly desirable)
• An NZ Certificate in Adult and Tertiary Teaching (Level 4) or equivalent (preferred)

You will also demonstrate exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong, collaborative relationships and lead teams to achieve outstanding results.

Why work with us?  

• Enjoy work-life balance - No more weekend shifts. Enjoy time off over Xmas/New Year  
• Use your proven performance track record, and coaching/mentoring skills for your mahi  
• Strong commitment to your growth & development as an educator  
• Enrich the lives of our diverse learners and inspire them to step into an exciting career in Barbering

To Apply: 

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and interest in the role. 

Questions about your identity help us appreciate the diversity of individuals looking to work with us, ensuring we’re attracting applications from people with identities and perspectives that are as diverse as our students. 

We are an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to equity, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.