Theatre Manager – ASB Theatre, Marlborough

1 week ago

Wellington City, New Zealand ENTERTAINMENT TECHNOLOGY NEW ZEALAND Full time NZ$83,500 - NZ$87,920 per year
Theatre Manager – ASB Theatre, Marlborough
28 Nov :55 | Cassandra Rieman (Administrator)

The Organisation

The Marlborough Civic Theatre Trust is the proud operator of ASB Theatre Marlborough and the Marlborough Events Centre—Marlborough's flagship venues for theatre, business events, and cultural celebration. We are looking for an experienced and inspiring theatre manager to work closely with the CEO and team to lead the ASB Theatre in Marlborough – a love of live performance, a drive for excellence, with a head for business is a must.

As Theatre Manager, is a new position and this gives you the ability to you'll play a vital role in shaping the theatre's vision of venue hire, as well as ensuring flawless operations deliver seamless performances from curtain up to curtain down which results in satisfied customers who return over and over.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Promote the ASB Theatre Marlborough to community, commercial, and touring clients
  • Be the main point of contact for theatre clients and foster long-term relationships
  • Supervise theatre operations and its requirements, staffing, and venue compliance
  • Lead the theatre team, including the Theatre Coordinator, Duty Managers, FOH casual staff
  • Manage theatre bar operations, pricing, and supplier relationships
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to deliver unforgettable audience experiences
  • Review budgets, staff rosters, event P&Ls, and ensure all documentation is completed to a high standard

You'll also manage event software platforms (Planning Pod, Current RMS), oversee event reporting and compliance. This is a fast-paced, multifaceted role that blends creative planning, logistical precision, and people leadership. It's your chance to be the face of a thriving venue at the heart of Marlborough's live arts community.

What You'll Bring

  • 5+ years' experience in theatre or live performance management
  • A strong understanding of creative, commercial, customer service, and technical aspects of theatre operations
  • Demonstrated ability to grow venue business through sales and relationship management
  • Proven leadership skills—able to develop and inspire a high-performing team
  • High-level organisational, budgeting, and systems experience (e.g., Planning Pod, MS Office)
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
  • A passion for performance and the ability to make clients, patrons, and teams feel supported and inspired
  • The role is guaranteed for 30 hours per week but will flex up for more hours in the lead up and during performances.

Why Join Us?

  • The opportunity to work in the vibrant Marlborough performing arts and events scene
  • Work at a fantastic two-theatre venue that hosts a wide range of regional and national live performances
  • Work with a close-knit, experienced and motivated team with a reputation for excellence
  • Help shape the future of performing arts in Marlborough
  • Competitive remuneration between $40 - $42 per hour

Ready to be at the heart of Marlborough's most exciting events? We would love to hear from you, please apply with your CV and cover letter telling us why you're the one for this amazing opportunity. Applications close on 11 December 2025, however we will be actively assessing applications as they come and may appoint before the close off date, so don't delay.

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