AV Techs - Casual

Te Papa; Wellington; On-site; NZD 61,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

Te Papa seeks casual Audio-visual Technicians to support events at Te Papa and Tākina. Reporting to the Assistant Manager AV Operations, you will operate presentation equipment, including sound, projection, lighting, and hybrid event setup, across corporate and public events.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in AV events, strong client management, and flexibility to roster weekends and holidays. The position pays AU$?

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience working in the AV events industry.
• Experience managing client expectations for high-profile events.
• Knowledge of audio-visual systems, sound, projection, and hybrid events.
• Excellent relationship management and communication skills.
• Availability for weekends, early mornings, evenings and public holidays.

Skills

AV events

Client management

Communication

Hybrid events

Tools

Sound systems

Projection tech

Hybrid conferencing

Job description

Te Papa stands proud as an iconic national building housing the treasures of the nation and is a vibrant destination for both national and international visitors. We now also provide AV services to Tākina, Wellington's Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Our Venues team Tākina Events delivers the event operations, audio-visual, and hospitality across both Te Papa and Tākina, providing world class events in unique locations, and we are looking for professional and motivated people to join our team.

We are seeking casual Audio-visual Technicians to join our truly iconic Aotearoa New Zealand institution.

Reporting to the Assistant Manager AV Operations. The AV Operations team is part of the Venues business and delivers high-quality technology services to support events held at Te Papa and Tākina. This includes the setup and technical operation of presentation equipment such as audio systems, video and projection systems, theatrical lighting, conference technology, and hybrid event solutions for corporate and public events.

Casual AV Technicians will be rostered on an as-and-when-required basis.

AV Technicians are expected to have experience in customer focussed delivery of technical services in the event industry. We are seeking a candidate with:-

• Minimum 5 years' experience working in the AV events industry.
• Experience professionally managing client expectations for high profile corporate, commercial, and public events.
• Knowledge and experience in aspects of audio-visual systems, sound systems, projection, related computer technology and other event presentation systems including delivery of hybrid (online) events.
• Excellent relationship management and communication skills.
• Available to be rostered for weekends, early mornings, evening and public holidays.

The hourly rate for this position will be $44.60

Applications close on 24 September 2026.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and candidates will be advised of the outcome of their application as soon as a decision is made. As a result, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date.

Applicants must have the ability to obtain and maintain the legal right to work in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Prior to confirming any offer of employment, Te Papa will undertake pre-employment checks, including criminal conviction history and reference checks as a minimum.