Entertainment Technology New Zealand

Play an essential part in the delivery of Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki | Auckland Arts Festival 2023!

Each year, the Festival has a wide range of crewing requirements across all of our venues from late February to the end of March. We are seeking expressions of interest from experienced theatre and live arts professionals to join our Production Team. Crew needed include everything from site crew to help set up outdoor Festival sites to people with experience in theatre staging, lighting, sound, AV or wardrobe. We are especially on the lookout for:

-          Staging Technicians

-          Lighting Technicians

-          Sound Technicians

-          Audio Visual Technicians

-          Site/Construction Crew

-          Artist Liaison/Drivers

Festival dates: Thursday 9 – Sunday 26 March 2023

Festival website: www.aaf.co.nz

To apply, you MUST be a New Zealand citizen or hold a valid visa that provides work rights in New Zealand. To register your interest, please fill out this form.

We look forward to hearing from you.

The Organisation:

Marlborough Civic Theatre Trust (MCTT) owns and operates the ASB Theatre Marlborough and operates the Marlborough Events Centre in Blenheim. Along with hosting a diverse range of events such as theatre productions, conferences, functions, workshops, wine tastings, graduations, and more, the Trust also services the AV requirements of major offsite and outdoor events.

The Role:

This role actively supports and contributes to the technical delivery of events, activities and systems at any of the MCTT venues and offsite events throughout any phase of the event process. This includes the appropriate selection, installation, operation and removal of audio, lighting, AV, rigging and network equipment based on event and venue requirements. This role also contributes to the ongoing equipment maintenance and compliance program to ensure optimum presentation and efficiency.

Tasks are undertaken on a rostered basis and the hours of work are influenced by event requirements.

Skills required:

The successful applicant should be passionate about the entertainment industry and have:

• A minimum of 4-5 years’ experience in a similar role
• Work with the events team with the forward planning for clients’ technical requirements and upcoming events
• Select, prepare and install technical equipment prior to events to meet client requirements. This includes lighting, audio, AV, rigging and data network equipment
• Ensure technical solutions are providing and delivering the desired outcomes during events, including managing and operating the production and venue systems
• Lead any rigging requirements for productions and be able to use the in-house fly system appropriate and safely. Train staff on the correct use of the counter weight system.
• Prepare event rostering, team itinerary, incident reporting and H&S documentations, when required
• Adherence to Health and Safety and compliance practices to ensure no damage occurs to venues, assets or people
• Troubleshoot and/or report needed maintenance, repairs, and improvements to theatre management to ensure that the theatre is maintained in an orderly, clean, and safe condition
• Assist in general theatre maintenance
• Working at heights and EWP certification would be an advantage
• A full drivers licence (Class 2 is an advantage)

Applicants must submit both their CV and Cover Letter. Please send applications to ceo@mctt.co.nz

Closing date for applications is 30th December 2022.

Show Light and Power is a well-known company that has a strong influence and presence in the events Industry. We are part of a group of companies under the umbrella of Coast Group. In that group are, Exhibition Hire Services, Generator Rental Services, Displayworks, The Carpet and Rug Company, Carlton Events, Carlton Party Hire, and Displayways. We have locations throughout the country and the work is varied and expansive.

We have positions available for people that are motivated, self-managing, team players, punctual, reliable, and must be flexible to varied working hours, weekends and public holidays are a must. Positions are a minimum of 40 hours per week but can go well over those hours.

The Role:

• Installing event power and lighting equipment and resources on site

• Working at different sites for different events

• Ensuring safety for staff, vendors and clients for the entirety of the event

• Communicate & liaise with the events team to meet client demands and achieve a successful outcome

• Deliver quality service, high-level communication and follow on-site leader’s instructions

• Possess an excellent work ethic and a passion for the events industry

• Be comfortable working in a team environment

Key Relationships:

• Reporting to the General Manager, Production Manager & On-Site Leaders

• Working with Events Clientele, subcontractors, business partners and the wider business group for Show Light and Power

Skills, Experience and Personal Characteristics

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Events and entertainment industry experiance is preferable but not necessary

• Full driver’s license

• A “can-do” attitude and willingness to complete the job at hand

Core competencies:

• Experience with scissor lifts, boom lifts & forklifts although training will be provided

• Strong communication skills and great comprehension

• Ability to own all parts of your role

What we expect from you:

• Excellent communication skills

• Excellent time management skills

• Problem solver

• Excellent Team player

• Calm under pressure

If the above is what applies to you, we would like to hear from you. If you have any other questions, please send an email to micah@showlight.co.nz.

We are looking to grow our team of skilled production practitioners. Many of our team work with us on a contract or casual basis which allows them to work with us as well as freelancing with in the arts and events industry.  Even if you are not immediately available but are interested in being on our books as a casual staff member or hearing about potential contracts that may suit you, please get in touch at signup@pilot.nz

Whirinaki Whare Taonga is a unique art centre in Upper Hutt aimed at engaging, enriching, and connecting people with art, culture, and events.

We are looking for bright and friendly Technical Operatives to work primarily in our performing arts theatre known as the Gillies Group Theatre. Proficiency and proven experience in theatrical lighting is the key discipline and requirement. Some knowledge of audio systems would be useful but not essential.

The work is of a casual on-call nature and may suit a semi-retired person, or those looking for 'as and when required' part-time shifts.

For more information about Whirinaki visit whirinakiarts.org.nz.

If interested, please email operations@whirinakiarts.org.nz.