Christchurch - Venue Technician

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand ENTERTAINMENT TECHNOLOGY NEW ZEALAND Full time

Christchurch - Venue Technician - Isaac Theatre Royal:

21 Aug :01 |
Anonymous member (Administrator)
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About Us:

Isaac Theatre Royal, a historic and esteemed venue, is seeking a dedicated and skilled Venue Technician to join our team.

If you're passionate about technical theatre, thrive in dynamic environments, and possess excellent problem-solving skills, we invite you to be part of our dynamic team.


Role Summary:

As a Venue Technician at Isaac Theatre Royal, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless event execution from setup to breakdown.

Reporting to the Technical Manager, you'll collaborate closely with clients, artists, theatre staff, and contractors to ensure event facilities, equipment, and setups meet the highest standards and exceed client expectatins.

Permanent, Full me (0.8 FTE)

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist the Technical Manager in delivering productions from start to finish.
  • Liaise with clients, atists, and theatre staff to coordinate event setups, addressing concerns and requirements.
  • Operate technical equipment such as lighting, sound systems, and staging elements.
  • Troubleshoot technical issues during events, ensuring mínimal disruptions.
  • Maintain orderly and safe workspaces, foyers, and the Gloucester Room.
  • Collaborate with the Facilities Manager on theatre maintenance tasks.
  • Support the Technical Manager in maintaining the venue's heating system.
  • Coordinate installtion and removal for film equipment during NZIFF events.
  • Contribute to the coordintion of smaller maintenance projects.
  • Provide assistance during opening nights, intervals, and client receptions.
  • Collaborate with the Technical Manager on general correspondence with clients and suppliers.
  • Participate in special projects and assume additional responsibilities as needed.

Qualifictions and Skills:

  • Experience in technical roles within theatre, event venues, or production settings.
  • Proficiency in technical equipment, lighting, sound, rigging, staging, and video technology.
  • Strong problemsolving abilities, especially under pressure.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills.
  • Awareness of industry standards and Health & Safety regultions.
  • Flexibility to work outside regular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  • Ability to adapt and work independently or within a team.
  • Prioritistion skills and ability to multitask.
  • Current EWP and First Aid certificates preferred; working at heights experience desirable.

Additional Informtion:

  • Must be eligible to work in New Zealand.
  • Irregular working hours, including evenings, public holidays, and weekends.
  • Commitment to exceptional customer service, safety, and comfort.
  • Responsible, proactive, and friendly attitude.

All inquiries please to

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DISTINGUISHING FEATURES:

The fundamental role is to assist the Technical Manager in the utilisation of facilities at the Isaac Theatre Royal.

This role is responsible for liaison with clients and Technical Manager and theatre staff prior to and during events to ensure that facilities, equipment, physical setup meet the requirements of the event and the client's contractual agreements.

You will have responsibility to and be under the direction of the Technical Manager.


Work is performed under the general direction of the Technical Manager but also has a fundamental responsibility to the public, patrons, as in turn extending to casual staff and contractors.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Assisting the Technical Manager with the delivery of productions from start to finish.
  • Report needed maintenance, repairs, and improvements to Theatre Management to ensure that the theatre is maintained in an orderly, clean, sanitary, and safe condition.
  • Assist Facilities Manager with general theatre maintenance, including seat maintenance, blown bulbs etc
  • Assist the Technical Manager with keeping all workspaces, foyers, and Gloucester Room tidy, safe and hazard free.
  • On event days, liaise directly with clients and production teams to assist with setups and pack out
  • Assist with opening night / interval and client receptions and functions including sponsors, producers, festivals, weddings, corporate functions etc as support to Event Manager and Technical Manager.
  • Performs support duties to Technical Manager, associated time sheets, incident reporting and H&S documentations
  • Manage the ITR heating system with assistance from the Technical Service Coordinator
  • Coordinate smaller maintenance projects with the inhouse Handyman.
  • Assist with the removal and reinstatement of seats AA & BB and wheelchair spaces.
  • Assist with special projects and assume responsibility as required.
  • Coordinate installation and removal for the NZIFF film equipment.
  • To work collaboratively with other team members, Isaac Theatre Royal staff and any committees or Boards.
  • To always work with the intention of looking for better or new ways of doing things, o

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