Step into meaningful work rooted in culture, connection, and craftsmanship.

At Your PRANA Mineral Gallery, we create and share taonga - jewellery, pounamu, crystals, and minerals - each carrying story, wairua, and intention.

From the workshop to events, our work connects people with pieces that often arrive at pivotal moments in their lives.

If you feel drawn to purposeful work, learning deeply, and selling with heart, you may feel at home here.

Explore our current opportunity below.

At Your PRANA Mineral Gallery, we don’t simply design, create, and sell jewellery and pounamu.

We hold stories.

We carry wairua.

We connect people with taonga that arrive at pivotal moments in their lives.

We are seeking one exceptional human to step into an Apprentice & Sales Extraordinaire role - someone confident in who they are, deeply curious, culturally respectful, and genuinely excited by growth, learning, and heart-led sales.

This is not a casual retail role.

And it is not for everyone.

This role will feel aligned for you if:

You are confident in your abilities and hungry to learn more.

You're naturally curious and love expanding your knowledge.

You enjoy connecting with people and can read the room/energy with ease.

You can guide someone toward a decision - with integrity, not pressure.

You respect Māori culture and feel drawn to learning (or deepening) kōrero, tikanga, and meaning.

You're reliable, grounded, and show up consistently.

You thrive in busy, fast-paced environments (markets, expos, carving days, events, long days on your feet).

You are passionate about life, growth, and becoming more of who you are.

You do not need to know everything already. That is where the apprentice journey begins. However, you do need a genuine desire to learn deeply, contribute meaningfully, and grow alongside the business.

This role will feel misaligned if you:

Want low-responsibility or a slow pace.

Prefer minimal interaction with people.

Avoid sales, leadership, or decision-making.

Struggle to follow-through consistently.

Feel closed to feedback or personal growth.

Want to “clock in and clock out” without presence.

We fiercely protect the integrity of our taonga, our customers, our kaupapa, and our energy - always.

As an apprentice, you will be guided through:

The meanings and stories behind pounamu carving forms and jewellery designs.

The energetic and geological foundations of crystals and minerals.

How to read customers and support them in choosing what feels right.

How to sell with confidence, honesty, and integrity.

Market and event flow - from setup to pack-down.

Holding space for meaningful (and sometimes emotional) purchases.

The day-to-day rhythm of running a heart-led creative business.

Foundations of designing and creating pieces of artwork.

This role is learning by doing - observing, listening, asking questions, refining, and growing.

Sales is a core part of this role - and we are very clear about that.

However, this is heart-led sales, grounded in:

Storytelling

Listening

Trust

Confidence

Connection

There is a base + commission structure, with uncapped earning potential for the right person. Your personal growth, confidence, and knowledge directly support your income.

Indoor and outdoor markets

Events, expos, and pop-ups

In the workshop

In the office

Some office/admin tasks (can be completed from home)

Occasional behind-the-scenes support

Long days

Being on your feet

Busy, high-energy environments

It is deeply rewarding work - which requires presence, stamina, and heart.

You will be especially aligned if you have:

Confidence or interest in te reo Māori (spoken ability is a bonus).

Existing knowledge of pounamu, tikanga, gemstones, or jewellery.

A genuine devotion to cultural integrity and storytelling.

If this role feels aligned, we would love to hear from you.

Please email info@yourprana.com with the subject line:

Apprentice & Sales Extraordinaire - Application

Include the following:

Your full name

Your phone number

Your CV

A written response to the application questions below.

Please answer honestly and thoughtfully:

What draws you to Your PRANA and working with taonga?

How do you feel about guiding customers toward a purchase when it feels right?

What is your current relationship with Māori culture and learning?

Do you enjoy learning deeply (stories, meanings, details)? Why?

How do you handle fast-paced, busy environments?

What does personal growth look like for you right now?

Why would you like to be a valued member of our team?

What is your mineral knowledge on a scale of 1–10?

Please share a few of your aspirations or goals.

Please elaborate on your strengths.

Please expand on your weaknesses - and how you are actively transforming them.

There is no “perfect” answer.

We are looking for alignment, self-awareness, courage, and sincerity.

If this role feels aligned, apply now - we're reviewing applications as they arrive.

We take our time choosing the right people. If you apply and don’t hear back immediately, it simply means we are being intentional.

If this role is meant for you, you will feel it.

We look forward to discovering who you are.

With aroha,

Antoinette

Founder & Kaitiaki

Your PRANA Mineral Gallery

We look forward to answering all your questions! Simply, connect with us below and ask us what you'd like to know.