Entertainment Technology New Zealand

Entertainment Technology New Zealand (ETNZ) are on the hunt for a new person to perform our Administration duties.

The contracted services are for an estimated 20 hours per week.

The scope of work includes but is not limited to:

• ·         Organisation of minutes, agenda and other supporting documentation , venue, and equipment for Executive meetings.
• ·         Strong involvement in the organisation of our biennial conference.
• ·         Project work as determined by the executive.
• ·         Preparation of reports for monthly Executive meetings.
• ·         Answer communication with ETNZ across all platforms including email and social media.
• ·         Maintain ETNZ’s social media and mass communication platforms.
• ·         Increase the member benefits by liaising with companies to provide benefits.

Ideally the applicant would have familiarity with the Entertainment Technology Industry and have a comprehensive network of professional relationships. The person in this position needs to be able to discuss, debate, and negotiate in a professional manner, as well as being self-motivated with the ability to work collaboratively with all levels of the industry from labour crew right through to government departments.

The position is supported by the executive committee, who are in the background providing a sounding board and support as required.

This is a contract role rather than an employee position. You will work from a home office with weekly hours by agreement. Ultimately, ETNZ is looking for someone who is prepared to commit to an ongoing engagement.

Further information on ETNZ:

ETNZ is a professional association of people involved in the technical aspects of the event and entertainment industry. We have a broad membership of people ranging from students and individual practitioners through to larger national and international companies.  Our goal is to support the New Zealand entertainment and event industry through professional development, advocacy and safety. To this end we have developed and maintained a number of health and safety guides; have lodged a formal qualification onto the New Zealand Qualification Framework and, working with Skills Active Aotearoa, have developed unit standards to meet this qualification; as well as building relationships with like organisations from New Zealand and around the world.

To apply or to request a more detailed job description please contact Vicki Cooksley president@etnz.org.

Applications Close 7 April 2023

Company: Auckland Council

• Attractive Package and Benefits
• Continuous Career Development and Growth Opportunities
• Dynamic and Supportive Team Culture

The opportunity:

You manage the sourcing and logistics of technical production equipment required for our busy programming schedule.  This role is critical to ensuring that the LED lights are allocated, the sound system arrives on time and the band’s digital screen gets to the right stadium.

With your years of technical events experience, you ensure the seamless distribution of the technical equipment required for our events and cultural programming and enable TAU to deliver on its contractual commitments.

The key aspects of this role are to:

• Scrutinise event plans to identify the technical requirements for an event and use the TAU inventory system to ensure the equipment is available, dispatched, and tracked via the hire system.
• You identify damaged equipment and report this in a timely manner to minimise impact to programming
• Stay abreast of the market and technology and provide advice to Tech Production managers on new equipment including casing, storage and routine maintenance requirements.
• Manage our fleet vehicles including booking, compliance, and maintenance scheduling, prioritising where required.
• Oversee the day-to-day running of the external dry hire business to achieve annual revenue targets as set by the General Manager Technical Production and Manager Technical Equipment.
• Ready to assist with the setup of technical equipment as required

About you:

• Minimum of 5 years of Events/Performing Arts technical experience.
• Minimum of 3 years in customer service in the Events industry
• Working knowledge of inventory and event management software.  Ungerbeock / RentalPoint / SAP systems use desirable.
• Creates and deliver training modules / systems as it relates to event operations.
• Vehicle and equipment logistics experience.
• NZ Drivers licence.
• Heavy Trade licence and Forklift licence desirable.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Career progression
• On the job training, guidance and mentoring will be provided
• Fun and Positive collaborative team environment
• Access to our employee benefits program

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.

To see more follow this link: https://careers.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/job/Equipment-Controller-1010/936690710/ 

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

Company Kenderdine Entertainment Lighting

Location Avondale, Auckland

Benefits:  Free Parking, Health and Life Insurance

Type Full time, Permanent

Email CV & Cover letter to apply@kelpls.co.nz

An exciting opportunity to lead the Tāwhiri Workshop, delivering set construction services to a range of national stage productions and events.

Tāwhiri is the creative force behind festivals and experiences in Wellington including the biennial Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts, Wellington Jazz Festival, and Lexus Song Quest. 

The Tāwhiri Workshop is a core pillar of Tāwhiri’s operations, providing set construction services for national stage productions and events alongside those produced within Tāwhiri’s programmes.

If you are looking for a theatre / events construction role with reasonable daytime working hours, flexibility, and the ability to use your leadership skills, we’d like to hear from you. 

We’re looking for an experienced person with carpentry skills and the ability to manage a small team to join our team as Workshop Supervisor / Scenic Carpenter.  You’ll be part of a fantastic team of capable and skilled people – in our latest survey for employees and contractors 100% of respondents said they felt respected at work and 100% said they would recommend Tāwhiri as a place to work. 

The purpose of this position is to lead the Tāwhiri workshop, overseeing onsite operations and managing the delivery of external and internal construction projects. The role aims to build on the success of the Tāwhiri Workshop by streamlining processing and contributing to long-term planning.  

Please note that due to the nature of our events, a flexible approach to working hours during Festival periods is essential. Some weekend and evening work will be required.

OUR VALUES: HE TĀNGA MANAWA
Manaakitanga: uplifting the mana of all people through care, nurture, and respectful relationships.
Tāne te Wānanga: the pursuit of excellence in all our endeavours.
Whanaungatanga: weaving together a team to create strength, trust and flexibility.
Kotahitanga: standing together with shared purpose and values. 

To Apply: Please email a copy of your CV and Cover letter to production@tawhiri.nz

Click here to see the job description: Tāwhiri_ Workshop Supervisor - Scenic Carpenter JD.pdf

TECHNICAL MANAGER 

• EXCITING OPPORTUNITY FOR AN EXPERIENCED TECHNICAL MANAGER 
•  KEY ROLE IN THE PRODUCTION OF ONE THE BIGGEST EVENTS IN AOTEAROA 
• BASED IN WELLINGTON 

World of WearableArt (WOW) is seeking an exceptional person to lead the technical team for the WOW Awards Show. 

At the heart of WOW is an internationally renowned wearable art competition which attracts entries from more than 40 countries around the globe each year. The astonishing works of wearable art created by designers and then selected by the judges go on to take the stage in the annual WOW Awards Show which attracts an audience of more than 60,000 people.  

We are looking for someone with high-level entertainment production experience. You’ll need to be able to work under pressure, collaborate with creatives and multitask. A healthy sense of humour is a must. 

As Technical Manager, you will work with the Show Producer to manage delivery of all technical requirements for the production, finesse and manage budgets, source and secure materials and suppliers and manage crewing levels and staff selection. You’ll create and manage production and rehearsal schedules and ensure that all health & safety, timing and communication requirements are met. You’ll work closely with the creative team led by the Creative Director collaborating to take the concepts from the page to fruition on the stage. 

The right person for this role will have experience at a senior level in the arts or event production and be confident leading teams and finding creative solutions. You will have the attributes of being a strategic thinker, problem solver with the ability to navigate uncertainty with a resilient nature. 

You will have a genuine passion for the arts with a strong critical eye and a real desire to grow and lead a large crew.  

This is a unique and challenging opportunity for a talented individual that is looking to find a potential long term/recurring role in the industry. 

VIEW THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

Please send application letter and CV to Alistair Cameron email: Alistair@worldofwearableart.com 

Closing date for applications 24 February 2023 

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https://everestpeople.co.nz/current-vacancies/vacancy-detail/?jobId=3561736

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High Definition Audio Visual Ltd

HDAV delivers high quality Event Video, LED Screens, Audio, Lighting and Streaming to Corporate and Entertainment Clients through New Zealand and the Pacific.

HDAV is an industry leading Audio Visual company based in Auckland. For over 20 years we have delivered seamless events all over the world. We are a family orientated company that cares about our employees and works to further all levels of development. 

We are looking for a new addition to our tech team who can bring a good work ethic and a healthy sense of humor and a willingness to learn anything and everything to do with our ever-changing industry.

You will get to learn and enjoy using new industry AV toys, travel and be part of a great team that produces fantastic work

Our ideal candidate would -

• ·         Experienced in aspects of Streaming
• ·         Experienced in aspects of Audio and Video
• ·         Have experience in networking
• ·         Have experience in a similar live AV tech role
• ·         A mature approach to work and no issues working alone, in a team or heading up a event/marshalling resources effectively
• ·         Be able to problem solve on the spot and use your initiative to ensure events run smoothly
• ·         Possess solid organisational and communication skills
• ·         Have great attention to detail to ensure all the moving parts in the event process are managed effectively
• ·         Have a good degree of fitness and be able to work after hours and weekends
• ·         We are a growing business so flexibility is important, you'll need to be comfortable with change and be able to contribute positively in this environment.

If successful you'll be working with a great bunch of people, the use of a cell phone, laptop and car park and a genuine commitment by the management team to your personal growth and development. Remuneration relevant to skills and experience.

If this sounds like you don't wait, apply today to Mat Morgan.  mat@hdav.co.nz

Please note you must have NZ citizenship or residency and a full license.