Te Papa is looking for a Senior Audio-Visual Operations Coordinator to join our truly iconic New Zealand institution. Te Papa's mission is to understand the past, enrich the present, and meet the challenges of the future. Te Papa is more than just the national museum that houses New Zealand's treasures. It is a meeting place, a place for lifelong learning, and a place that inspires a sense of wonder and connection.

The Senior Audio-Visual Operations Coordinator will work within the AV Technology team and report to the Manager Audio-Visual Event Services. As a member of the Senior AV team this position is responsible for providing AV expertise, leadership, upskilling and mentorship to the AV Coordinators and AV technicians. The position is responsible for managing the delivery of all AV & IT Technical services for all events held at Te Papa Museum of NZ and Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre, ensuring the efficient rostering of AV staff and overseeing equipment/asset tracking.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual, who works well in a team environment, with experience in customer focused operational delivery of technical services within the events industry. We are seeking a candidate with: -

• Minimum 5 years' hands-on experience in the AV or events industry
• Minimum 2 years' experience administrating or managing AV technical services for large scale events
• Experience supporting, training, sharing knowledge or upskilling others
• A customer centric approach with a passion for enhancing customer experience.
• Proven organising, logistical planning, implementation, and coordination of service provision for mid-to-large scale events
• Proven experience rostering staff to deliver AV technical services
• Proven ability to prioritise work and problem solve in a high-pressure industry
• Experience in co-ordinating the hiring of services from external hire companies
• Excellent relationship management skills including the ability to communicate and negotiate with internal and external technology service providers
• Knowledge of current health and safety legislation and best practices
• Self-motivated, flexible, and independent
• Experience with project management lifecycles and methodologies
• A commercial focus and understanding of the financial impact of AV services on the business

Applications close on Sunday 6^th August 2023

Applicants must have the ability to obtain and maintain the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Prior to Te Papa confirming any offer of employment, pre-employment checks will be undertaken including criminal conviction history and reference checking, as a minimum.

For additional information or to apply please  Click Here

Te Papa is looking for an Audio-Visual Coordinator to join our truly iconic New Zealand institution. Te Papa's mission is to understand the past, enrich the present, and meet the challenges of the future. Te Papa is more than just the national museum that houses New Zealand's treasures. It is a meeting place, a place for lifelong learning, and a place that inspires a sense of wonder and connection.

The Audio-Visual Coordinator will represent the Technology Team and report to the Manager Audio-Visual Event Services. This position is responsible for co-ordinating the overall technical requirements for events held across both Te Papa Museum of NZ and Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre, ensuring the successful delivery and continual improvement of audio-visual service provision to our customers.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual, who works well in a team environment, with experience in customer focused delivery of technical services within the events industry.We are seeking a candidate with:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in the AV or events industry.

• Experience in attending client meetings and event production meetings and providing technical consultation.

• Excellent relationship management skills.

• Experience in co-ordinating the hiring of products and services from external hire companies.

• Highly effective planning and organisational skills, including time management and prioritising workload in a busy work environment.

Applications close on 6 August 2023

Applicants must have the ability to obtain and maintain the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Prior to Te Papa confirming any offer of employment, pre-employment checks will be undertaken including criminal conviction history and reference checking, as a minimum.

To apply   Click Here

https://www.seek.co.nz/job/68608424?type=standout#sol=c7ebf396f117b6e86c2e0862caea05bf57d51ac9 

Operations Manager

The Production Company

Avondale, Auckland

Event Management (Advertising, Arts & Media)

Full time

$85,000 – $95,000 per year

The Production Co.

From our humble beginnings in a double garage in Taranaki all those years ago, we’ve grown into a one-stop-shop for everything production.

We provide end-to-end solutions from design and planning, through to supply, installation and operation of sound, lighting, video, staging and dressing equipment.

At the Production Co, we take an innovative approach to your event, coming up with creative solutions at any scale.

We have a real love of events and at our core, believe in getting the best results for our clients.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-driven Operations manager to join our tight-knit and inclusive team. 

 

Operations Manager

The Operations Manager is a full-time position working closely with the General Manager and Account Managers. The key areas of responsibility for this role: warehouse management including equipment and staff, job crewing and scheduling, event management and logistics management.

Some evening and weekend work is required. Overtime is managed within the company’s Time Off In Lieu (TOIL) policy. 

 

Duties:

 

Warehouse Management:

• Maintain the inventory of technical and production assets including servicing, test tagging etc.
• Manage allocation of technical and production assets for jobs using rental software
• Oversee the preparation of equipment for all jobs
• Manage orders for sub-hired equipment
• Manage Dry Hire enquiries including quoting
• Ensure policies & procedures relevant to the warehouse health & safety are adhered to

 

Job Crewing & Scheduling:

• Manage roster of full time, casual and contracted crew
• Maintain weekly schedule detailing job timings and crewing

 

Logistics Management:

• Schedule vehicles and drivers as required for delivery of jobs
• Manage maintenance of vehicles including both trucks and cars

 

Event Management: 

• Overseeing every aspect of an event, from execution to post-event cleanup.
• Collaborating with security personnel to ensure their readiness in handling any potential event-related problems.
• Maintaining up-to-date event information by coordinating with other staff members.
• Efficiently managing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met with precision.
• Effectively managing vendors and contractors, ensuring adherence to contractual obligations and deadlines.

 

About you: 

 

Must have:

• A minimum of two years’ experience in Technical or Production Management in the Event space.
• Ability to think clearly and work calmly under pressure.
• Experience being a motivator, a team player and a self-starter
• NZ Residency
• Clean Full Driver's license
• Desire to uphold a high level of professional conduct and workplace safety

Advantageous:

• Understanding of Log Book rules and TSL requirements as applies to truck driving
• Fork Hoist/ EWP Licenses
• Experience with stock management software
• At least an Intermediate level understanding of MS Office
• Class 2 or 4 Truck License

 

What we offer: 

• Competitive salary
• Work with an inclusive, tight-knit team
• Opportunity to work all over New Zealand
• Variety is the spice of life! Manage the production and crews for concerts, festivals, events and more

 

Find out more: 

If you are interested in this role, please hit the “Quick Apply” button or send in your cover letter and resume to Janet: janet@theproduction.co.nz

Code of conduct: https://theproduction.co.nz/codeofconduct

Our values: https://theproduction.co.nz/our_values

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theproduction.co.nz/

About Us

Venues Ōtautahi venues attract and host a wide range of events in Christchurch and manage a diverse and iconic portfolio of community venues.  Venues Ōtautahi own and manage both the Christchurch Town Hall and Wolfbrook Arena, and manage Orangetheory Stadium, Hagley Oval, the Air Force Museum of NZ and Te Kaha, the new Canterbury Multi Use Arena due to open in April 2026.

With 30,000 seats, and a 36,000 capacity for large concerts all under the cover of a roof, Te Kaha will be New Zealand's premier and most accessible, inclusive, sustainable, and flexible venue. As we work towards our opening date in April 2026, the career opportunities here at Venues Ōtautahi are simply incredible. It is time to get your foot in the door!

The events held across the Venues Ōtautahi portfolio deliver significant social, cultural, and economic benefit to the region and ultimately these iconic city venues play a valued role to the Christchurch way of life and the economic prosperity and social wellbeing of the region.

 

About the Role

Venues Ōtautahi is delighted to be accepting applications for the role of Head of Technical Services. Due to continued growth of our event schedule, this newly created role is a welcome addition to our busy Technical Team and will be responsible for not only organising and leading our Venue Technician team to ensure we consistently deliver our event technical services to the highest possible standard. But also focus on strategically growing our Technical Services capability allowing us to grow and innovate our Technical Services offering. You will be responsible for fostering and growing key industry and client relationships. You will have the opportunity to plan and coordinate all sound, lighting and audio visual, staging/rigging services to the highest possible standards across all Venues Ōtautahi venues.

As a member and leader of the Technical Team, you'll be right in the thick of it at times, ensuring every event is set up to perfection. From concerts to conferences and all other events in between, it can be challenging and fast-paced work so we're looking for a positive team player who can think on their feet under pressure.

This is very much a hands-on role. You'll be a master at facilitating overhead rigging, lighting, sound, and AV setups, and your knowledge and experience in these areas will be highly valued. You'll take loving care of our venues and equipment, while supporting the incoming clients and production teams with all their technical requirements.

The role is based across our 7-day Events operations schedule.  

  

About You

This role is charged with ensuring our equipment and technical services are delivered to the highest possible standard before, during and post all events. Your attention to detail will be second to none and you will pride yourself on exceeding our client and guest expectations.

You'll be responsible for the development of your team to ensure they have the required training and knowledge to do their job. To be successful in this role you will also have excellent technical skills, an understanding of events, an ability to network and grow industry relationships. You will also be a great communicator and hold a full NZ driver's licence.

Venues Ōtautahi purpose is to take care of the venues and to make them the pride and delight of everyone. Every day brings new people through the venues, so energy, enthusiasm, and a willingness to go above and beyond is important in this role.

The events industry doesn't follow a 9 to 5 schedule, so flexibility is key as we often operate 24 hours, 7 days a week. We lead with boldness, agility, humility, and kindness and are driven to make the venues places of pride and delight for everyone.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you today.

 

Link:  https://www.venuesotautahijobs.co.nz/jobdetails?ajid=ytnk7

About Us

 Venues Ōtautahi venues attract and host a wide range of events in Christchurch and manage a diverse and iconic portfolio of community venues.  Venues Ōtautahi own and manage both the Christchurch Town Hall and Wolfbrook Arena, and manage Orangetheory Stadium, Hagley Oval, the Air Force Museum of NZ and Te Kaha, the new Canterbury Multi Use Arena due to open in April 2026.

With 30,000 seats, and a 36,000 capacity for large concerts all under the cover of a roof, Te Kaha will be New Zealand's premier and most accessible, inclusive, sustainable, and flexible venue. As we work towards our opening date in April 2026, the career opportunities here at Venues Ōtautahi are simply incredible. It is time to get your foot in the door!

The events held across the Venues Ōtautahi portfolio deliver significant social, cultural, and economic benefit to the region and ultimately these iconic city venues play a valued role to the Christchurch way of life and the economic prosperity and social wellbeing of the region.

 

About the Role

Venues Ōtautahi is delighted to be accepting applications for 2 newly created roles within our Technical Services team. Due to continued growth of our event schedule, these new roles are a welcome addition to our busy Venue Technician Team.

We are strategically growing our Technical Services capability to allow us to continue to grow and innovate our Technical Services offering.

For one of the roles, we are looking for an Audio Specialist and for the other we are looking for a Technical Generalist, who are both keen to grow their craft within the exciting Events industry. Our Venue Technicians are responsible for consistently delivering our event technical services to the highest possible standard.

You will have the opportunity to plan and coordinate sound, lighting and audio visual, staging/rigging services to the highest possible standards across all Venues Ōtautahi venues.

As a member of the Technical Team, you'll be right in the thick of it at times, ensuring every event is set up to perfection. From concerts to conferences and all other events in between, it can be challenging and fast-paced work so we're looking for a positive team player who can think on their feet under pressure.

This is very much a hands-on role. You'll be skilled or looking to learn and grow your expertise in overhead rigging, lighting, sound, and AV setups, and your knowledge and experience in these areas will be highly valued. You'll take loving care of our venues and equipment, while supporting the incoming clients and production teams with all their technical requirements. 

The role is based across our 7-day Events operations schedule. 

 

About You

This role is charged with ensuring our equipment and technical services are delivered to the highest possible standard before, during and post all events. Your attention to detail will be second to none and you will pride yourself on exceeding our client and guest expectations.

You'll be a true team player and be excited and motivated to grow and innovate. To be successful in this role you will also have excellent technical skills, an understanding of events, an ability to network and grow industry relationships. You will also be a great communicator and hold a full NZ driver's licence.

Venues Ōtautahi purpose is to take care of the venues and to make them the pride and delight of everyone. Every day brings new people through the venues, so energy, enthusiasm, and a willingness to go above and beyond is important in this role.

The events industry doesn't follow a 9 to 5 schedule, so flexibility is key as we often operate 24 hours, 7 days a week. We lead with boldness, agility, humility, and kindness and are driven to make the venues places of pride and delight for everyone.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you today.

 

Link:       https://www.venuesotautahijobs.co.nz/jobdetails?ajid=rvrk7

Are you looking at taking the next step in your career toward becoming a Senior Venue Technician?

The Ashburton Event Centre, a leading South Island venue in the performing arts sector, is seeking an experienced Venue Technician who is looking at advancing their career to the next level, to join our dynamic team. We are looking for an individual who possesses a diverse range of technical expertise, and experience and has a passion for delivering outstanding service to our clients. If you possess the following attributes, we want to hear from you:

**1. Technical Expertise:** Preferred experience in musical theatre sound and lighting, audio-visual systems and operation, counterweight fly systems, and rigging.

**2. Proficiency in Tools and Systems:** Proficiency in Qlab or similar software, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Word. Additionally, a solid understanding of general IP, DMX, and WIFI networking skills.

**3. Strong Work Ethic:** Demonstrated work ethic, reliability and a willingness to learn all facets of a venue's operation with effective time management skills to consistently deliver exceptional service to our clients.

**4. Health and Safety:** A strong understanding of Health and Safety policies to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for all.

**5. Team Player:** Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a wider team, contributing to the delivery of professional events for our clients.

**6. Sound and Audio-Visual Recording:** Experience in sound and audio-visual recording, both in live and studio-based environments.

**7. A willingness to learn new skills that will enable you to assist where needed in all areas of the venue's operations.

**8. A strong customer focus that delivers exceptional events for our clients.

**9. A strong passion for the performing arts.

If you can tick any or all of these boxes, we would love to hear from you!

In return for your expertise and dedication, we offer the following benefits:

1. **Exciting Work Environment:** Join a fun, friendly, and community-focused organisation that serves not only the local performing arts sector but also the wider national and international performance market. Work in a modern 500-seat venue catering to a diverse range of clients and activities.

2. **Respected Key Service Provider:** Become a valued member of an incredible team that thrives on exceeding expectations and delivering exceptional service.

3. **Highly Competitive Salary and Work-Life Balance:** Receive a competitive salary (55,000-75,000) based on your experience with additional bonuses and time in lieu for goals achieved. We understand the importance of work-life balance and where possible will prioritise your family time. To assist with relocation or accommodation concerns, you will receive a start-up payment of $700.

4. **Professional Development:** Benefit from on-the-job training and gain access to industry-related training, conferences, and seminars, enabling you to enhance your skills and stay up to date with the latest advancements in your field.

In terms of lifestyle, the Ashburton District offers more than you can imagine. With Mt Hutt Skifield and Lake Hood at your doorstep, there are endless opportunities for adventure and relaxation. The stunning lakes and rivers of the McKenzie Country are just ninety minutes away, and the Rakaia River offers some of the best salmon fishing in the world. If you ever crave a big city experience, Christchurch is only an hour's drive north.

To find out more or to register your interest, please email admin@asheventcentre.co.nz with a brief introduction about yourself and your contact details.

Don't miss the chance to join our exceptional team and contribute to unforgettable events at Ashburton Event Centre. Take a look at what we’ve been up to at [https://www.facebook.com/asheventcentre/photos]

Lighting/Theatre Technician

Full time permanent

Hang Up Entertainment Services

Christchurch City, Canterbury

Full time, Permanent

Hang Up is one of the South Island's foremost Lighting and Production companies

We are looking for an experienced Lighting Tech, preference will be given to those with certain skill levels

The successful applicant should possess some or all of the following abilities:

- Min 5 years professional experience

- Be able to design and operate lighting systems for Theatre and Corporate  events

-Be conversant with Wysiwig and hog

Platforms GranMa knowledge an advantage but not essential

-Understand DMX  protocol and  intelligent light dial ups.

-Basic understanding of Audio Visual equipment

-Be able to prepare, package and load lighting/AV equipment

- Be able  to fault find and repair  simple Electronic faults

- Understand and have knowledge of basic rigging principles ( note this is not a rigging position.)

- Be comfortable and understand counterweight theatre system.

- Able to work unsupervised and direct others

- Able to work one on one with client.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid work visa.

Hang Up Entertainment

Services

please reply in writing with CV , experience and referees.

andre@hangup.co.nz

WoW are currently looking to fill two positions in the Stage Management team for this year’s World of WearableArt Awards show in Wellington.

Both roles are assistant stage managers, one full time and one part time.

The approximate dates are 4th August - 9th October 2023. The full time role includes both daytime and evening calls and the part time role includes primarily evening calls.

To see more information about the show you can visit https://www.worldofwearableart.com/tickets/

If you’re interested in either role, please email a copy of your CV to: to.bridgetc@gmail.com

A position exists for an experienced electrical & electronics service technician to join our Entertainment Lighting Company.

For over 60 years Kenderdine Entertainment Lighting has been a major NZ sales and rental company supplying the lighting requirements of the theatre, film, television and architectural markets.

We have provide Sales and Hire to our customers. The workshop supports both these departments and works on external clients’ equipment.

As part of a small team the work involves:

• The repair and service of entertainment industry lighting equipment including discharge and LED fittings.
• The repair and service of electronic control equipment as used in the entertainment industry.
• The repair and service of portable electrical power distribution equipment as used in the entertainment industry.
• The repair and service of mechanical systems such as lighting stands.
• Manufacture of custom electrical power distribution equipment.
• The commissioning of new equipment for our hire and sales department.

The work is predominately carried out at our Avondale premises between the hours of 8-30am to 5-00pm, Monday to Friday, but occasional onsite, out of town or out of hours / weekend work may be involved.

The position is a hands on (90 %) position with supervisory and administration duties (~10%). A willingness to share knowledge with junior staff and supervise the training hours for their qualifications is required.

Essential Qualifications:

• Must hold a New Zealand electrical practicing licence, which as a minimum, permits repair work to be performed on single and three phase appliances. (Minimum registration = Electrical Service Technician)
• Proven experience and knowledge in diagnosing and repair of mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment, down to a component level.
• Thorough understanding of the requirements of electrical safety and electrical testing procedures.
• Good logical and investigative attributes to problem solving.
• Efficient time management skills.
• Excellent written and oral English language skills.
• Reliability, Punctuality and Quality Workmanship are a must.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and deal with changing priorities on short notice.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to liaise with other staff, departments and customers in a patient, efficient, appropriate, and courteous manner.
• Must have a clean and tidy standard of dress and be able to perform the lifting component of the job.

Preferred, but not essential:

• Full NZ driver’s licence (manual)
• Entertainment industry experience and knowledge in use and operation of entertainment lighting and control systems
• Service experience in repair of entertainment lighting fixtures and control systems

Want to apply? Email your CV and cover letter to apply@kelpls.co.nz

JOB DETAILS

Job type

• Full-time

Number of openings for this position

• 1

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5pm
• Avondale location

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Parking