The Royal New Zealand Ballet
Join a leading, national arts organisation.
Supportive, dynamic environment with opportunity to learn & grow.
A genuine opportunity to influence our organisation with your ideas.
Unique chance to join our production and workshop team and make an impact on Aotearoa New Zealand’s cultural community. The Royal New Zealand Ballet is a company of dynamic dancers from diverse backgrounds and presents a repertoire of classic and contemporary works across Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally. We’re currently on the search for a permanent full time Head of Lighting, based in our Wellington premises, reporting into the technical Director and Production Manager. This is a touring role – regionally, nationally and internationally. In this management role, you will lead all aspects regarding Lighting and further support Video and Sound to ensure performances and rehearsals run smoothly and are delivered to a consistently high standard in an efficient and safe manner.
Day to day you’ll be responsible for:
Creating lighting designs for small scale tours and venues as well as special events (marketing, festivals and education) as required by RNZB.
Operating lighting for tours, venues as well as special events.
Identifying and recommending technology that would be useful to the Company and that RNZB maintains its standing as an industry leader in live performance.
Working with Lighting Designers, Technical Director and Production manager to prepare paperwork for Lighting including equipment lists, cable plans lighting plans, truck pack, cue sheets etc.
Rigging, focusing and ploting the lighting at each venue.
Being part of the technical team that packs in and packs out the production at each venue.
Health and Safety / First Aid in the workshop and on the road as required.
PAT testing all electrical equipment as required across the Company.
Maintaining all RNZB Lighting, Video and Sound equipment, keeping RNZB at the forefront of technology and an industry leader.
Who and what are we looking for?
Previous experience in a similar role.
ETC console knowledge and use preferred.
Vectorworks or similar CAD software use essential.
Good communication skills.
Ability to multi-task effectively.
Work autonomously and within a team.
A clean driver’s licence.
What we offer
Ticket perks to our performances
Flexible working environment
Discounted gym membership
Investment in your personal career development and training
Being part of a globally recognised arts organisation, making a significant impact on
Aotearoa New Zealand’s cultural community.
Come and join us: To find out more and apply, please visit https://rnzb.org.nz/for-dancers/careers- and-auditions or email recruitment@rnzb.org.nz
Applications close 31 October 2023
Job Description
Job Title: Head of Lighting
Department: Production
Reports to: Technical Director & Production Manager
Reports: 2 nd Lx - Touring
Contract Type and Hours: Full Time (Hours in Line with the CEA agreement)
Start date: 23 January 2024
Location: This role is based in the RNZB offices in Wellington.
Travel: This role is a touring role and you will be required to tour with each production. Tours are regional, national and international. Ability to travel by road and air transport provided by RNZB is essential. Drivers License is required.
Purpose
A management role within the Technical team the Head of Lighting will lead all aspects regarding Lighting and further support Video and Sound for the productions to ensure performances & rehearsals run smoothly and are delivered to a consistently high standard in an efficient and safe manner. The Head of Lighting will ensure all show related documents are completed to a high standard and assist in maintaining a safe working environment.
Key Accountabilities:
Create Lighting designs for small scale tours and venues as well as special events (marketing, festivals and education) as required by RNZB.
Operate lighting for tours, venues as well as special events (marketing, festivals and education) as required by RNZB.
Ensure that the lighting department has appropriate supplies.
Identify and recommend technology that would be useful to the Company and that RNZB maintains its standing as an industry leader in live performance.
Production Preparation:
Pre - Tour
Prepare equipment necessary for productions and tours.
Work with Lighting Designers, Technical Director and Production Manger prepare paperwork for Lighting, from equipment lists, cable plans, lighting plan, truck pack, cue sheets etc.
Prepare Touring Lighting equipment.
Load the Touring trucks.
Document and recreate the lighting at touring venues.
Work with the Lighting Designer Programme the lighting console for productions.
On Tour:
Operate the Lighting console during technical rehearsals and performances.
Stage cues when not operating lighting.
Rig, Focus and plot the lighting at each venue.
Be part of the technical team that packs in and packs out the production at each venue.
To look after and assist with all electrical elements of the production.
Load and unload the trucks in line with safe working practice.
Maintain high standards of Health and safety at all times.
End Of Tour:
Assist in the unloading of all trucks.
De-prep and return all equipment to either the RNZB or its Hirers.
Log and carry out any maintenance of RNZB equipment ready for the next event or tour.
Archive the show in a manner that would allow the show to be easily remounted by the RNZB or another company.
General Duties:
Ensure that all materials and resources are effectively and efficiently utilised to minimise waste.
Work with other departments in the successful delivery of each production or event.
Ensure that discipline is maintained at all times, in line with company policies and procedures.
Participate in the provision of safe working environments, adhering to the company Health & Safety policy at all times.
Workshop & Administration
Maintain all RNZB Lighting, Video & Sound equipment.
Work to keep RNZB at the forefront of technology and an industry leader.
PAT test all electrical equipment as required across the Company.
Update and maintain RNZB Show archive records for Lighting, Sound and Video. At the conclusion of each tour making sure all necessary information is documented and archived
To assist in the construction of set and props that have electrical elements for both RNZB and external contracts.
To maintain excellent health and safety standards.
Any other duties required.
Essential Experience and Skills:
Previous experience in a similar role.
ETC console knowledge and use preferred.
Vectorworks or similar CAD software use essential.
Driving Licence is essential and required.
Great communication skills.
Ability to multi-task effectively.
Ability to work autonomously and within a team.
