Technician - Sound and Vision
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Job type
Casual
Shift and schedule
Weekend availability
Shift work
Location
Auckland City 1010
Full job description
Title: Technician - Sound and Vision
Date: 22 Aug 2025
Location: Central Auckland, NZ, 1010
Description:
Work with state-of-the-art technology
Be part of a leading organisation bringing live entertainment across Tāmaki Makaurau
Opportunity to deal with some of the biggest players in the industry.
Tātaki Auckland Unlimited (TAU) is Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s cultural, events and destination agency. It is an Auckland Council-controlled organisation that works to make Auckland a vibrant place to live and visit, through events, experiences and taonga (treasures).
He angitūtanga: The opportunity
We’re looking for motivated and reliable Casual Technicians to join our Technical Production team at Auckland Live.
Our technicians play a critical role in assisting in the technical delivery of services to all events undertaken by our Production Department across Auckland Live and Conventions and Tātaki Auckland Unlimited presented and co-produced events.
Your daily responsibilities will consist of:
Set up and pack down technical equipment in many different venues
Work on many different event types including theatre productions, musicals, dance, concerts, conferences, meetings, product launches, etc.
Work alongside highly experienced technicians with state of the art equipment and systems.
Work with artists, promotors, and corporates ranging from community to international event companies
He kōrero mōu: About you
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
Essential
Flexibility with working hours, including overnight shifts and weekends
Physically fit and strong, with the ability to safely handle equipment
Good communication and client engagement skills
Ability to work under direction, in co-operation with others, and self-directed as needed
Desirable
Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in the technical event industry
Broad knowledge of theatre terminology and working practices
Good understanding of Sound and Vision equipment, including sound systems, projection equipment, LED screens, cameras, and streaming equipment
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
This is not only a critical role, but a pivotal one with the opportunity to widely influence our audience. You will be joining a team that truly has a passion for delivering exceptional entertainment across all our venues while also engage and be part of a rich culture and environment with a wide array of stakeholders to engage with and bring on a journey.
As part of our Auckland Council Group, you will gain access to many benefits and discounts, including discounted financial services and insurance, entertainment, lifestyle discounts and more.
In addition, you will be joining a team of dedicated and respected experts working collaboratively across the region to contribute to Auckland’s growth and development. We are committed to diversity and have a culture built on trust and valuing individual and collective contributions.
Come join us and have the satisfaction of knowing you are contributing to Tāmaki Makaurau economic growth. Apply now! #Live
Application close - We are currently accepting applications for several casual positions. There is no specified closing date for this advert; we will be reviewing and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis as applications are submitted.
Please click here to access the Position Description relating to this opportunity.
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
He kōrero mō Tātaki: About Tātaki
Tātaki Auckland Unlimited is part of the Auckland Council whānau, responsible for Auckland Live, Auckland Zoo, Auckland Conventions, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, New Zealand Maritime Museum, Auckland Stadiums, and many of the festivals and events that make Auckland a great place to live and visit.
Our people are driven by passion and a sense of service to Aucklanders. What we share is our love of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland and our passion about the work we each do to make it a dynamic and exciting place.
Each part of Tātaki is important, but when we come together, we bind into something more powerful than the sum of our parts. We all work in partnership with each other and our delivery partners, to make Tāmaki Makaurau a vibrant place where everyone can thrive.