Theatre Technician/ Theatre Assistant

October 23, 2024

Buller District Council

Westport

OTHER

Theatre Technician & Customer Service Assistant (Cinema)
Permanent Position
30 hours per week

Love Movies and live events?
Have a passion for lighting, sound, events and shows?
Enjoy meeting people & open to learning new skills?
Like to be part of a team who bring exciting, social activities to our communities?

Join the Buller District Council Team!
At Buller District Council, we are a dedicated, customer-focused team committed to maintaining the beauty of our region—from Karamea to Punakaiki and inland to the environs of Reefton. This is your unique opportunity to step into the wilderness and make a tangible difference in the Buller District. If you possess the expertise and a proactive attitude to deliver exceptional service to our community, we’d love to hear from you!
NBS Theatre Westport are seeking a Theatre Technician & Theatre Assistant to provide a consistent, professional level of technical expertise to ensure our communities are offered a wide range of public events and shows. Working primarily at the NBS Theatre but also as required at the Reefton Cinema, the successful candidate will need to have the ability to work a variety of rostered shifts between the hours of 7.30am - 10.30pm
over a 7 day period, dependant on events and hires.

What will you do?
The successful candidate will hold responsibility for a variety of important duties including, but not limited to:

Front of House Operations for cinema including ticket sales and general enquiries.
Lead Technician/back of House for live events; with a focus on lighting and sound for shows, meetings and performances at either the NBS

Theatre or Reefton Cinema.

Day to day administration including liaising with show promoters.
Provide exceptional customer service to all patrons at all times.

Who are you?

You will possess confidence and the relevant experience and skills or demonstrate a strong willingness to learn all lighting and sound

technician aspects.

With the ability to work equally effectively as a participating team member or individually, you will have excellent communication skills, both

written and verbal.

You will have experience in customer service, with a commitment to working towards positive outcomes with each interaction.
Calm under pressure, you will have great time management skills with proven ability to prioritise workloads.
You will have experience and a good awareness of health and safety practices.

Additionally, you should be comfortable working at heights

Experience working in the events industry and with Digital Cinema equipment highly desirable but not essential as training will be provided.

Why Join Us?
Buller District Council is committed to creating a rewarding environment for our staff. We embrace diversity and foster a culture built on trust and respect. We offer flexible working arrangements (where available) and the chance to work with a team of dedicated experts passionate about making a difference in our district.

Ready for a Change?
Apply now to be a part of our dynamic team and contribute to the growth and sustainability of the Buller District.

All applications are required to be accompanied by the Application Form, a Covering Letter and a copy of your current Curriculum Vitae.
Any enquiries about this role please email: bdc.hr@bdc.govt.nz

Applications close: Wednesday the 13th of November 2024

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available