Audio-Visual Technician
Westgate, Auckland
Full time
Starting Salary $70,000 - $80,000 pa + Kiwi Saver | Negotiable on Experience
Join an Experienced, Supportive Team in a Growing AV Infrastructure Company
Create Professional Audio & Visual Experiences Across NZ's Most Important Public Spaces
About The Company
Bartons Sound Systems is a well-established 100% New Zealand owned provider of professional Public Address Voice Alarm (PAVA) and Audio-Visual (AV) solutions, supporting a wide range of mission-critical public and commercial infrastructure across New Zealand commercial customers. We work on systems where clarify, reliability, and safety genuinely matter - including airports, railway stations, stadiums, and government facilities. Our purpose is to create professional audio and visual experiences, delivered through quality, professionalism, service and innovation.
About The Opportunity
The primary purpose of this role is to take ownership of the installation, commissioning, testing, and ongoing performance of AV and PAVA systems — ensuring they meet high standards of safety, quality, and customer confidence.
About You
The successful candidate will bring a strong foundation in communication systems.
You will have:
- Hands on experience installing, commissioning, testing, fault finding, and maintaining enterprise communication systems
- Practical knowledge of Dante based networked audio systems, including device configuration, clocking, and basic troubleshooting
- Experience working with DSP based audio platforms, including Linux based or embedded DSP hardware used for audio processing, routing, and control
- A solid understanding of managed IP networks as they relate to AV systems, including switches, VLANs, IP addressing, and basic network diagnostics
- The ability to interpret system schematics, signal flow diagrams, and as built documentation to support installation and fault resolution
- Confidence working onsite in operational environments, diagnosing issues methodically and restoring systems to service safely and reliably
- Strong attention to detail, particularly where system performance, compliance, and reliability are critical
- The ability to work independently when required, while also collaborating effectively with engineers, project managers and other technicians
What's in it for You?
- Be Part Of A Team Creating Professional Audio And Visual Experiences In Mission-Critical Environments
- Work For A 100% New Zealand-Owned Company With Over 50 Years Of Industry Experience
- Hands-On Exposure To Modern, Networked AV And PAVA Systems From Leading Global Manufacturers
- Contribute To End-To-End Solutions, From Installation And Commissioning Through To Ongoing Support
- Ongoing Training And Professional Development On Real-World, Complex Systems
- Projects Across A Diverse Range Of Sectors, Including Transport, Government, And Major Public Venues
- Join A Small, Family-Owned Business With A Supportive, People-Focused Team Culture
- Stable Full-Time Role: Monday–Friday (8:00 am–4:30 pm)
- Occasional After-Hours, Weekend Work, And Travel As Required
Employer questions
- Please confirm your current eligibility to live and work in New Zealand.
- Please confirm which suburb you currently reside in.
- Please describe your technical experience with audio-visual installation, programming, testing, and repair, including specific examples of AV systems you have worked on.
- Please share any certifications and qualifications that you feel may be relevant for this application.
- Please explain what motivated you to apply for this position and why you think you would be great for the role!
- Please outline your availability to start in a new role.
Apply today and don't miss out on starting this opportunity as soon as possible!
juliac@bartonsound.co.nz
