Senior Lighting Technician – AC Lighting, Christchurch

4 days ago

Wellington City, New Zealand ENTERTAINMENT TECHNOLOGY NEW ZEALAND Full time NZ$60,000 - NZ$90,000 per year
Senior Lighting Technician – AC Lighting, Christchurch
11 Nov :00 | Cassandra Rieman (Administrator)

Senior Lighting Technician – Full-Time

Location: Christchurch, New Zealand

Company: AC Lighting

About AC Lighting

AC Lighting is a leading production company based in Christchurch, specialising in professional lighting, rigging, staging, and crowd control services. Our work spans major music festivals, touring concerts, arena shows, and high-end corporate events. We pride ourselves on delivering technically excellent, well-executed shows with a strong focus on professionalism, safety, and reliability.

The Role

We are looking for a Senior Lighting Technician to join our full-time team. This is a key role for an experienced technician who is confident leading crews, designing and operating shows, and managing equipment from prep to pack-out. You'll be working on some of the largest and most complex events in the region, using industry-standard systems including HOG 4 and GrandMA3.

This position is ideal for a technician who's ready to take ownership of jobs — from pre- production through to delivery — and who enjoys mentoring junior crew, working collaboratively, and maintaining a high standard of work in all areas.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the delivery of lighting systems for live events, including concerts, festivals, and corporate productions

  • Design and program shows using HOG 4 and GrandMA3 platforms

  • Coordinate and oversee gear preparation, crew briefings, and on-site execution

  • Act as a key liaison with clients, touring teams, production managers, and internal departments

  • Mentor junior technicians and help develop their technical and professional skills

  • Ensure all equipment is maintained and presented to a high standard

  • Promote and maintain health and safety best practices on all worksites

12/06/2025

What We're Looking For

  • Proven experience working as a lighting technician on professional productions

  • Proficiency with GrandMA3 and/or HOG 4 consoles — programming, operating, and troubleshooting

  • Experience leading crews and managing on-site setups

  • Excellent understanding of lighting systems, power distribution, signal flow, and rigging fundamentals

  • Good communication skills and a calm, professional approach under pressure

  • Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail
  • Full NZ driver's licence required

Desirable Skills

  • WYSIWYG, Vectorworks, Capture, or other visualisation/design tools
  • Knowledge of networked lighting systems, timecode, or advanced show control
  • Working at Heights, EWP, or rigging certifications
  • Forklift licence or Class 2 licence is an advantage

What We Offer

  • Full-time role with leadership opportunities across high-profile events
  • A respected, well-resourced company with a strong industry reputation
  • Supportive team culture with opportunities for professional development
  • Access to quality gear and a wide range of event formats
  • The chance to shape shows from concept to delivery and take pride in your work

How to Apply

If you're an experienced lighting tech ready for a leadership role, we'd love to hear from you.

Send your CV and a brief introduction — including any showreels or portfolios — to

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