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We have an exciting position on offer and are searching for an all-star Poutoko Tinana o Muri | Senior Venue Technician to help with the smooth running of the whare. Applications open now until Sun 20 July, 11.59pm

Te Pou, like all theatres and venues, has many working parts. Our whare has people and mahi that work collaboratively together, multi-limbed like the wheke, in areas such as booking management, box office ticketing, Food and Beverage, Front of House Management, Technical & Backstage Management and the all important kaimanaaki – ushering. These are the many arms of our whare, all focused on safe, structured and mana enhancing experiences.

We are looking for an all-important Poutoko Tinana o Muri | Senior Venue Technician to work harmoniously and in cooperation with our team and people who use the space, guided by our kaupapa Māori approach to looking after the whare. 

We are a warm and committed team who values whānau, learning, hauora, meaningful mahi and offer a collaborative working environment. 

We’re keen to chat to people who are passionate about supporting with all things technical and loves the challenge of supporting the many kaupapa that come through our doors. 

Position Summary

The Poutoko Tinana ō Muri – Venue Technician will;

• Oversee and manage the technical running of the theatre 
• Recommend fine tuning of systems and processes ensuring efficiency in the way we manage the whare
• Examine current systems and introduce any needed new systems and processes so that Te Pou Theatre Venue Management is of a high quality, and able to run smoothly. 
• Ensure that the physical venue is cared for in the area of technical theatre management and ensure venue users are appropriately cared for and supervised while at Te Pou Theatre. 
• Ensure that Te Pou fulfils its legal, moral, health and safety obligations and that the use of the spaces and equipment at Te Pou is safe and respectful. 
• Support with Te Pou Theatre’s capability building programmes including mentorship of teina Venue Technicians and teaching VT wānanga
• Ensure that Te Pou Theatre’s technical assets, services and the venue itself are delivered in an efficient, safe and cost-effective way for all incoming users and in line with Te Pou Theatre’s kaupapa and values. 

An additional key role is a teaching component which seeks to build the capability of a teina (junior) venue technician to learn and upskill in technical venue management and basic skills, under a Tātaki Unlimited funded internship programme. Te Pou Theatre, alongside Te Puna Creative Hub, has a vision to uplift and support the Performing Arts sector through a 10 week internship programme for emerging rangatahi Māori venue technicians. The Poutoko Tinana o Muri – Senior VT and Kaiako role will ensure interns are provided with practical learning experiences through  working on events held at Te Pou Theatre, and through guided learning activities. 

This teaching mahi is undertaken in tandem with managing the technical needs of the venue and  venue users during the term of the contract. The teina VT is entry level and needs to be introduced to back stage work at a more beginner level. This role will assist to develop and put in place a solid programme of learning through practical in house mahi, and external short courses.

We’re looking for someone who has previous experience in:

• Being a Theatre Venue Technician and a passion for the arts/live performance
• Experience managing a team
• Experience with health and safety compliance.
• Experience with developing policies and procedures
• An understanding of events management
• Proficient in utilising various computer systems and programs for efficient task execution
• Passion for supporting the next gen of Māori theatre venue technicians and keen to be part of a programme that makes this a reality

The Offer: Full time or part time considered. If part-time, this might include a job share arrangement. 

Putea | Salary: Between 70 – 75K pro rata, depending on experience.

Due to the nature of theatrical work, evening and weekend work will be required.

How to apply:

To apply for the role, candidates must submit a cover letter outline your experience in relation to the role purpose, why position speaks to you, as well as a current CV. 

Applications can be sent to mahi@tepoutheatre.nz   

The full job description is available via the link above.

Key Dates: 

Applications open: Tues 1 July 2025

Closes:  Sunday 20 July 2025, 11.59pm

Interviews: 22 – 25 July 2025

Ideally someone is in the role from mid August 2025. Interviews may take place over the recruitment period so we encourage applications to come in!