Crew Casual AV

Encore; Auckland; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work

Industry-leading training

Global career opportunities

Career development

Job summary

Encore is seeking hands-on Audio Visual Technicians to lead installation, operation and removal of cutting-edge AV setups at premium venues. You will work with a passionate team to deliver world-class experiences across events of all scales.

Collaborating with clients, venue staff, freelancers and internal teams, you will ensure seamless execution, outstanding service and show-stopping results, with flexibility for after-hours and some travel.

Qualifications

• Experience in audio, lighting, and video for live events.
• Programming experience with GrandMA is highly regarded.
• Ability to lead crews and mentor junior technicians.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation, operation, and removal of AV setups for events.
• Collaborate with clients, venue staff, freelancers and internal teams to ensure seamless execution.
• Deliver outstanding service and show-stopping results.

Skills

Live event AV

Audio/Video systems

Lighting control systems

Barco PDS/S3

Yamaha QL/CL

GrandMA

Hybrid & Virtual events

Camera operation

Team leadership

Client-facing

Travel flexibility

Tools

Barco PDS/S3

Yamaha QL/CL

GrandMA

Job description

Join the Global Leader in Event Production — Elevate Your AV Career

We’re Encore — the world’s leading event production company — and we are ready to elevate Audio Visual Technicians who are ready to take their craft to the next level. You’ll be working alongside a passionate, skilled team, delivering world-class experiences across some of the most premium venues in the industry.

About The Role

This hands-on role is perfect for an AV professional who thrives on pushing creative and technical boundaries. You’ll lead the installation, operation, and removal of cutting-edge AV setups and confidently deliver shows of all scales — from intimate corporate functions to large-scale productions.

As a key player in the success of each event, you'll collaborate with clients, venue staff, freelancers, and internal teams to ensure seamless execution, outstanding service, and show-stopping results.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in audio, lighting, and video system setups for live events
• Strong technical expertise in: Barco PDS and S3 switching systems, Yamaha QL and CL audio consoles, GrandMA lighting control systems (programming experience highly regarded)
• Hybrid & Virtual event delivery experience
• Camera operation skills (desirable)
• Familiarity with scenic setups: drapes, stage skirts, truss borders
• Ability to lead crews and mentor junior technicians
• Excellent client-facing communication and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail, and calm under pressure
• A polished, professional presentation with a customer-first mindset
• Flexibility for after-hours, weekend work, and occasional travel
• Rigger’s Ticket (highly desirable)

Why Encore?

• Recognised as a “Great Place to Work” – We value your growth, wellbeing, and contributions.
• No two days are the same – Be part of the action behind some of the most memorable events.
• Turn the ordinary to the extraordinary – Bring creative ideas to life using the latest in AV technology.
• Access industry‑leading training and global career opportunities – We’re invested in your journey.