Civic Centre Technician

Manawatu District Council; Aorangi; On-site; NZD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Feilding Civic Centre is seeking a practical, knowledgeable Technician to support performances, events and activities. You will help with sound, lighting, staging and technical production, ensuring events run smoothly and safely for performers and communities.

You will also help build local volunteers and staff capability, maintain equipment, and adapt to evenings, weekends and public holidays. The role suits someone with theatre or live entertainment experience who remains calm under pressure

Job description

Do you love the technical side of live events and enjoy helping others bring their ideas to life?

We're looking for a practical, knowledgeable and safety-focused Technician to support performances, events and activities at the Feilding Civic Centre.

From sound and lighting to staging and technical production, you'll play an important role in making sure events run smoothly and safely. You'll work with performers, production teams and community groups to understand their technical needs, prepare equipment and spaces, and help deliver successful events.

You'll also help build the capability of local volunteers and other staff, sharing your knowledge so community groups can confidently make the most of the facility. Alongside event delivery, you'll help maintain equipment, identify technical and safety requirements, and support the ongoing operation of the venue. As performances and events often take place outside standard business hours, you'll need to be flexible and available to work evenings, weekends and public holidays when required.

We're looking for someone with experience in theatre, live entertainment or event technology who is confident working with professional sound, lighting and audio-visual systems. You'll be practical, resourceful and calm under pressure, with strong communication skills and a genuine willingness to share your knowledge with others.

At Manawatū District Council, our vision is a connected, vibrant and thriving Manawatū.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in the next chapter of the Feilding Civic Centre, supporting everything from community events to live performances while helping build local technical capability.

If you're passionate about live events, enjoy solving technical challenges and want to help make great experiences possible, we'd love to hear from you.