AV Director – Live Events & Venue Tech

Asm Global; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Legends Global is seeking an experienced Head of Audio-Visual for Te Pae Christchurch to lead strategic and operational AV delivery across conferences, exhibitions and live events.

You will manage a team of AV professionals, collaborate with suppliers, drive innovation, ensure safety compliance, and contribute to planning and budgeting. This role blends technical leadership with people management in a world-class venue.

Qualifications

• Experience leading AV teams in large live-event environments.
• Strong knowledge of converged network-based AV systems.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and commercial decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day and strategic management of the AV department.
• Oversee AV delivery at major conferences, exhibitions and events.
• Drive service excellence, client satisfaction and continuous improvement.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing AV team.
• Manage AV suppliers and service partners.
• Oversee procurement and lifecycle planning of AV assets.
• Lead AV system upgrade projects and technology refreshes.
• Support venue revenue growth through AV solutions and pricing strategies.

Skills

Team leadership

Budgeting & commercial decisions

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Education

Relevant technical qualification

Tools

Dante

Q-SYS

Crestron

Job description

Legends Global is seeking an experienced Head of Audio-Visual for Te Pae Christchurch to lead strategic and operational AV delivery across conferences, exhibitions and live events.

You will manage a team of AV professionals, collaborate with suppliers, drive innovation, ensure safety compliance, and contribute to planning and budgeting. This role blends technical leadership with people management in a world-class venue.