Production Department Manager

6 months ago


Wellington City, New Zealand Weta Digital Full time

Wētā FX is the standard-bearer for creativity and innovation in visual effects and animation, attracting talent, partners, and clients that seek to push what is possible in pursuit of their artistic vision.

The Department Manager (DM) works with Show leadership to meet the evolving needs of our diverse projects, overseeing the forecasting/resourcing and team composition of all show-based production crew. The DM establishes a plan and oversees the Crew Managers (CM) who cast crew and plan for overall career development.

**Key Accountabilities**
- Manage resource requirements working with VFX Producers, Production Managers and Central Production
- Forecast resource requirements for the department (projections) - identifying key shortfalls and anticipating surplus crew scenarios
- The DM ensures Show leadership are consulted about resource plans, and alongside Crew Managers communicates in regular and timely way confirming team composition and making changes as shows evolve
- Have a comprehensive understanding of the requirements and challenges of incoming shows and scenario plans accordingly
- The DM consults with Departments as needed about Production team composition and Department coverage
- Works with the realm leadership to proactively identify issues and risks and is active in problem-solving these within the department
- Working with the CMs and SPMs, identify areas for training and where development of crew skill sets can benefit current or upcoming projects
- Forecasts for Production hiring (multi-site) and supports the CMs in recruitment as needed
- Forecasts Production contract renewals to baseline and slate alongside departure planning
- Oversees all production leave, formulating plans with shows to absorb or request formal coverage casting with CMs
- Owns realm level data, provides reporting and recommendations.
- DM oversees CM and CC team processes and the day to day management of team including escalations
- Providing sickness and leave cover for the SPM and CMs
- Ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and our crew
- Supporting the Production Realm SPM with project work as required

**Key Success Measures**
- Production Crew are resourced in way that supports the delivery of our shows, achieving goals set by Central Production for the show
- Production Crew are well supported and managed in their roles facilitating their ongoing success
- You have developed and maintained the trust of key internal stakeholders, including Central Production and Show leadership though continued partnership and consultation regarding all decision-making concerning crew

**Skills & Experience**
- Comprehensive, end-to-end understanding of the filmmaking process
- 5+ years experience in crew/show management role
- A team leader with strong motivational skills
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Strong data analysis experience and skill-set
- An understanding of workplace hours management
- Ability to work and meet strict deadlines under pressure
- Strong knowledge of resourcing and forecasting

At Wētā FX we celebrate our diversity and believe in creating an environment where all our crew feel welcomed, respected, supported and appreciated. We define ourselves by the quality of our work, and we’re striving to build a workplace experience that’s second to none. Here at Wētā FX we value open minds and encourage our crew to be themselves.

Location: Wellington, NZ



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