Music Technician

Eastern Institute Of Technology; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 58,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Institute of Technology in Hawke's Bay is seeking a part-time Music Technician (0.6 FTE) to support teaching, recording, and events. The role includes maintaining facilities, providing technical setup, and supervising workshops to ensure safe, accessible music resources.

The appointment salary ranges from $58,000 to $63,000 per year (pro-rated for 0.6 FTE) depending on skills and experience, commencing February 2027. Reports to Head of School.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and practical experience working with music equipment, recording environments, and live performance settings.
• Experience with Mac computers, amplifiers, PA systems, recording equipment, and associated software.
• The ability to support and guide students and staff through technical expertise and supervision.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong customer service focus.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, along with a commitment to workplace health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining music facilities, equipment, instruments, and resources to support teaching, learning, recording, and performance activities.
• Providing technical support, equipment setup, maintenance, repairs, and resource preparation for classes and events.
• Managing equipment and instrument inventories, including tracking loans, returns, and ordering requirements.
• Supporting staff and students through technical guidance, workshop supervision, and customer-focused assistance.
• Ensuring health and safety compliance, maintaining hazard registers, and delivering inductions and training for staff and students.

Skills

Music equipment handling

Mac computers

PA systems

Live performance support

Customer service

Tools

Recording equipment

Job description

Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi | About the Role

We are seeking a part-time (0.6 FTE), permanent Music Technician based in Hawke’s Bay, commencing employment in February 2027.

The Music Technician plays a vital role in supporting the music programmes by providing technical, operational, and administrative support across teaching, recording, performance, and learning environments. This position works closely with academic staff, students, facilities, and IT services to ensure music facilities, equipment, and resources are safe, accessible, and maintained to a high standard. The role is essential in creating a positive and effective learning experience for students while supporting the successful delivery of music education and events.

The appointing salary for this role will be between $58,000 and $63,000 per annum (pro-rated to FTE), dependent on skills and experience.

The Music Technician reports to the Head of School and will be responsible for:

• Maintaining music facilities, equipment, instruments, and resources to support teaching, learning, recording, and performance activities.
• Providing technical support, equipment setup, maintenance, repairs, and resource preparation for classes and events.
• Managing equipment and instrument inventories, including tracking loans, returns, and ordering requirements.
• Supporting staff and students through technical guidance, workshop supervision, and customer-focused assistance.
• Ensuring health and safety compliance, maintaining hazard registers, and delivering inductions and training for staff and students.

He kōrero mōu | About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Knowledge and practical experience working with music equipment, recording environments, and live performance settings.
• Experience with Mac computers, amplifiers, PA systems, recording equipment, and associated software.
• The ability to support and guide students and staff through technical expertise and supervision.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong customer service focus.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, along with a commitment to workplace health and safety.

As an inclusive and supportive employer, we value diversity and want to encourage anyone interested to apply, regardless of whether you tick all the boxes or not. We know that people from underrepresented groups and women in particular don't apply for roles if they're not a 100% match, but we're not looking for perfection, we're looking for potential. We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the advert, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your Cover Letter. For more information, please view the Position Description below.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.