Entertainment Technology New Zealand

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. 

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

Closing date for applications 24 February 2023 

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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.

There has never been a better time to get on board with Bay Venues - a dynamic, inspiring organisation set within the stunning backdrop of the Bay of Plenty. We are the kaitiaki of 24 community facilities in Tauranga Moana and we are committed to creating the ultimate customer experience.

Bay Audio Visual has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join our passionate team as a Senior Audio Technician. Bay Audio Visual designs technical solutions with state of the art equipment to enable the production of events primarily at Trustpower Baypark Arena, and also in and around the Bay of Plenty region.

You will be known as an effective communicator, have a high attention to detail and an absolute passion for delivering exceptional customer service. You will be self-motivated and thrive in a fast-paced environment with the ability to work flexibly as and when required. You value working in a team environment, bringing other people's visions to life and creating an outstanding customer experience.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, fun team player who will be responsible for:

• Oversee the operation of the Audio department
• Experience in design, setting up and operation of line-array systems
• Leading production staff and liaising with clients at events
• On-site technical support and operation of events
• Pack-in, operation and pack-out Audio equipment for events
• Preparation, maintenance and storage of Audio equipment

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role
• A high level of technical competency and experience in Event Audio
• General experience in Rigging, Audio Visual and Lighting would be desirable
• A high level of self-drive, self-management and attention to detail
• A current driver's license. Class 2 licence desirable
• EWP and Working at Heights tickets would be desirable

If you love what you do, and want to love where you do it, this role is for you. Apply now. Please contact Cian on 0212 419 786 or cian@bayvenues.co.nz

Closes: 10^th February 2023

There has never been a better time to get on board with Bay Venues – a dynamic, inspiring organisation set within the stunning backdrop of the Bay of Plenty. We are the kaitiaki of 24 community facilities in Tauranga Moana and we are committed to creating the ultimate customer experience.

Bay Audio Visual has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join our passionate team as an Event Technician – specialising in lighting. Bay Audio Visual designs technical solutions with state of the art equipment to enable the production of events primarily at Trustpower Baypark Arena, and also in and around the Bay of Plenty region. 

You will be known as an effective communicator, have a high attention to detail and an absolute passion for delivering exceptional customer service. You will be self-motivated and thrive in a fast-paced environment with the ability to work flexibly as and when required. You value working in a team environment, bringing other people’s visions to life and creating an outstanding customer experience.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, fun team player who will be responsible for:

• Pack-in, operation and pack-out Lighting equipment for events 
• Preparation, maintenance and storage of Lighting equipment 
• Focussing and patching of the Lighting systems at events
• Operation and programming of lighting consoles
• Maintain a safe and healthy workplace at all times

To be successful in this role you will need :

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role
• A high level of technical competency and experience in Event lighting
• General experience in Rigging, Audio Visual and Audio would be desirable
• A high level of self-drive, self-management and attention to detail 
• A current driver’s license. Class 2 licence desirable
• EWP and Working at Heights tickets would be desirable 

 

If you love what you do, and want to love where you do it, this role is for you. Apply now.

If you would like to discuss this exciting opportunity further, please contact Cian on 0212 419 786 or cian@bayvenues.co.nz

The National Theatre for Children tours creative, immersive, and inclusive shows for children across the country, performing to thousands of children and young people. Additional we produce the biennial Capital E National Arts Festival.

Our close-knit team based at Capital E are looking for someone to coordinate the safe, cost efficient and timely delivery of technical and production aspects of our live theatre productions and events. This role contributes to the operation and delivery an artistically robust, innovative programmes.

Ko wai mātou | Who are we

Capital E are part of Experience Wellington, who as a small organisation punch above our weight, working together with and for Wellington to create remarkable experiences that generate vitality, strengthening the city we love. We offer incredible audience experiences across our six sites; City Gallery Wellington, Capital E, Wellington Museum, Space Place, Cable Car Museum and Nairn Street Cottage.

Ngā tino pūkenga me ngā wheako |The essential skills and experience for the role

We’re looking for someone who:
• is an experience theatre technical and has toured theatre shows across New Zealand
• can develop technical riders and clearly communicate our requirements to venues
• can maintain our technical touring equipment in prime condition
• demonstrates high levels of organisational and planning abilities
• will helping our people flourish by keeping our teams safe in everything they do
• will maintain good working relationships with our suppliers and relevant industry players, keeping up to date with new technologies and ways of working
• has a working understanding of the Guide for Safe Working Practices in the Theatre and Entertainment Industry, can embed these practices in our work and can write and use risk analysis matrices
• bring high energy, a proactive can do attitude and will work with us to make great things happen for tamariki and rangatahi of Aotearoa.

Experience Wellington embraces flexible working, within the context of the role and offers generous leave provisions. Other benefits include free te reo Māori lessons and access to EAP services.

If you want to work with like-minded community builders and are passionate about art and culture, we would love to hear from you. To view a position description and apply to join our team, please submit your CV, a cover letter and complete our online application form for our consideration.

For further information on the role please contact hr@experiencewellington.org.nz

Applications close Sunday 15 January 2023.

Only people with the legal right to work in New Zealand, or ability to gain a work visa, may apply for this position.

For advice on obtaining a New Zealand work or residence visa visit www.immigration.govt.nz