Head of Lighting - Fixed Term

Join the leading, national arts organisation.

Supportive,dynamic environment with opportunity to learn & grow.

Agenuine opportunity to influence our organisation with your ideas.

Unique chance to join our production and workshop team andmake an impact on Aotearoa New Zealand’s cultural community.

The Royal New Zealand Ballet is acompany of dynamic dancers from diverse backgrounds and presents a repertoireof classic and contemporary works across Aotearoa New Zealand andinternationally.

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• Creating lighting designsfor small scale tours and venues as well as special events (marketing,festivals and education) as required by RNZB.
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• Operating lighting fortours, venues as well as special events.
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• Identifying and recommendingtechnology that would be useful to the Company and that RNZB maintains itsstanding as an industry leader in live performance.
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• Working with Lighting Designers,Technical Director and Production manager to prepare paperwork forLighting including equipment lists, cable plans lighting plans, truckpack, cue sheets etc.
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• Rigging, focusing and plottingthe lighting at each venue.
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• Being part of the technicalteam that packs in and packs out the production at each venue.
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• Healthand Safety / First Aid in the workshop and on the road as required.
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• PATtesting all electrical equipment as required across the Company.
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• Maintainingall RNZB Lighting, Video and Sound equipment, keeping RNZB at the forefront oftechnology and an industry leader.
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• Previous experience in a similar role.
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• ETC console knowledge and use preferred.
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• Vectorworks or similar CAD software use essential.
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• Ability to multi-task effectively.
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• Work autonomously and within a team.
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• Ticket perks to our performances
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• Discounted gym membership
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• Being part of a globally recognised artsorganisation, making a significant impact on Aotearoa New Zealand’scultural community.
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Applications close: Friday August 14 th , 2026