Senior Live Events Technician — Audio, Lighting & AV Lead

Whanganui District Council; Whanganui; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Whanganui Venues & Events is seeking a Senior Venues & Events Technician to lead delivery of professional production services across Whanganui venues. From theatres to conventions, you’ll bring live audio, lighting and AV to life and work with visiting artists and touring productions.

You’ll lead casual crew and junior technicians, provide creative technical solutions, maintain systems, and help shape future services through training and innovation.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience in live events or theatre.
• Advanced proficiency in audio, lighting and AV systems.
• Strong problem-solving and ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent communication and customer service.
• Commitment to safe work practices.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to mentor others.
• Experience in performing arts venues is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Deliver live audio, lighting, vision and AV services for a diverse programme of events.
• Work directly with artists, promoters, event organisers and touring productions.
• Lead and support casual crew, volunteers and junior technicians.
• Provide technical advice and production solutions to clients.
• Maintain and improve technical systems, equipment and venue infrastructure.
• Act as a venue technician during performances and events, ensuring safe and seamless operations.
• Help shape the future of our technical services through innovation, training and continuous improvement.

Skills

Live events

Audio systems

Lighting systems

AV technology

Team leadership

Tools

Stage lighting equipment

Audio consoles

Video/vision systems

Job description

Whanganui Venues & Events is seeking a Senior Venues & Events Technician to lead delivery of professional production services across Whanganui venues. From theatres to conventions, you’ll bring live audio, lighting and AV to life and work with visiting artists and touring productions.

You’ll lead casual crew and junior technicians, provide creative technical solutions, maintain systems, and help shape future services through training and innovation.