Digital Team Lead - Large Format Print

Lead a hands-on digital print operation within a stable New Zealand manufacturing business where quality, precision, and teamwork shape daily production.

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Digital Print Team Lead or Senior Operator who still enjoys being on the tools while taking ownership of production output.

You’ll be close to the action every day—driving workflow, solving production issues in real time, and keeping output running smoothly in a fast-paced environment. A practical, inclusive leadership style is essential, along with the ability to balance quality, pace, and team support.

• Permanent Mon–Fri 6:00am–2:30pm shift – early finish and work/life balance

• Lead a small digital print team (2 direct reports)

• Real ownership of workflow, output, and quality

• Modern large format and flatbed print equipment

• Stable, long-standing NZ manufacturer with steady demand

• Support the wider production and internal team with strong workflow structure

You’ll take full ownership of the digital print area.

This is a lead-from-the-floor role. You’ll stay hands-on with production while guiding a small team to deliver accurate, on-time, high-quality output every day.

You’ll work in a business that values craft, consistency, and doing the job properly.

• Run daily digital print production across large format and flatbed equipment (Mimaki, HP, SwissQprint or similar )

• Own workflow, job prioritisation, and production scheduling

• Deliver accurate, high-quality print output on time

• Lead, support, and develop a small team

• Troubleshoot print and file issues to reduce downtime

• Manage substrates, inks, and consumables to keep production flowing

• Work closely with production, sales, and customer service teams

• Prepare artwork using Adobe Illustrator and RIP software

• Maintain strict colour accuracy and consistency across all work

You are already working as a Digital Print Team Lead / Supervisor, or are a Senior Digital Printer ready for a leadership-focused role.

You bring:

• Strong experience in digital print production (large format / flatbed)

• Confidence leading small teams in a fast-paced environment

• Hands-on technical ability across print machinery

• Strong Adobe Illustrator and RIP workflow skills (essential)

• Solid understanding of colour management (CMYK, Pantone, consistency control)

• Calm, organised approach under pressure

• Natural leadership on the floor

Bonus experience:

• Laser cutting or finishing equipment exposure

• Experience improving workflow or production efficiency

If you’re an experienced Digital Printer looking for a stable, hands-on leadership role with early starts, strong ownership, and a capable team — we’d like to hear from you.

Press APPLY NOW with your updated CV . Your contact for this role is Chanelle at Kings Recruitment cha•••••@kingsrecruitment.co.nz (click to connect)

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to every applicant. However, successful candidates selected for interview will be contacted within 7 working days.

Applicants must hold a valid New Zealand work visa to be considered for this role.