Audio-Visual Technician at Te Papa, Wellington - Wairarapa

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Te Papa is looking for an AV Technician to join our truly iconic New Zealand institution. Te Papa's mission is to understand the past, enrich the present, and meet the challenges of the future. Te Papa is more than just the national museum that houses New Zealand's treasures. It is a meeting place, a place for lifelong learning, and a place that inspires a sense of wonder and connection. Tākina Events is an important contributor to that mission.

The AV Technician will be part of the AV Event Services Team within the wider Technology teams and report to the Manager Audio-Visual Event Services. This team delivers high quality technology services to support a wide range of events held across the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa and the Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre.

This includes the set up and technical operation of presentation equipment including audio systems; video and projection systems; theatrical lighting; staging; rigging and livestreaming equipment.

The AV Technician is expected to have experience promoting the client experience and delivering exceptional technical services in the event industry. We are seeking a candidate with:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in the AV events industry.
• Experience professionally managing and promoting client expectations whilst delivering exceptional technology services in the events industry
• Knowledge and experience in all aspects of audio-visual systems, sound systems, projection, computer-related technology, and presentation systems.
• Excellent relationship and communication skills.
• Available to be rostered for weekends, early mornings, evening duties and occasional public holidays.

The expected commencing salary range for the position is $62,500 to $78,000pa. with further room for progression through the band.  Offers will be made within the range to reflect the skills and experience offered by the candidate and those required of the role, and internal relativities with other employees.

Applications close: 28 July 2025

Applications will be considered and progressed as they are received. Applicants will be advised of the status of their application as soon as an outcome is decided. The closing date for applications may therefore be earlier than anticipated.

Applicants must have the ability to obtain and maintain the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Prior to Te Papa confirming any offer of employment, pre-employment checks will be undertaken including criminal conviction history and reference checking as a minimum.