Head of Lighting – Fixed Term Contract
Why should you work with the Royal New Zealand Ballet?
- Join a leading, national arts organisation
- Supportive, dynamic environment with opportunity to learn & grow
- A genuine opportunity to influence our organisation with your ideas
- A unique chance to join our fast-paced marketing team and make a genuine impact on Aotearoa New Zealand’s cultural community
The Royal New Zealand Ballet exists to enrich New Zealand communities and express who we are through ballet. The company’s repertoire includes 19th and 20th century classics as well as many commissioned works, including those by New Zealand choreographers and telling New Zealand stories.
We’re currently on the search for a 7 month Fixed Term Head of Lighting, based in our Wellington premises, reporting into the Technical Director and Production Manager. This is a touring role – regionally, nationally and internationally.
You will lead all aspects regarding Lighting and further support Video and Sound ensuring performances and rehearsals run smoothly and are delivered to a consistently high standard in an efficient and safe manner.
Day to day you’ll be responsible for:
- Creating lighting designs for small scale tours and venues as well as special events (marketing, festivals and education) as required by RNZB.
- Operating lighting for tours, venues as well as special events.
- Identifying and recommending technology that would be useful to the Company and that RNZB maintains its standing as an industry leader in live performance.
- Working with Lighting Designers, Technical Director and Production manager to prepare paperwork for Lighting including equipment lists, cable plans lighting plans, truck pack, cue sheets etc.
- Rigging, focusing and plotting the lighting at each venue.
- Being part of the technical team that packs in and packs out the production at each venue.
- Health and Safety / First Aid in the workshop and on the road as required.
- PAT testing all electrical equipment as required across the Company.
- Maintaining all RNZB Lighting, Video and Sound equipment, keeping RNZB at the forefront of technology and an industry leader.
Who and what are we looking for?
- Previous experience in a similar role.
- ETC console knowledge and use preferred.
- Vectorworks or similar CAD software use essential.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task effectively.
- Work autonomously and within a team.
- A clean driver’s licence.
What we offer
- Ticket perks to our performances
- Discounted gym membership
- Being part of a globally recognised arts organisation, making a significant impact on Aotearoa New Zealand’s cultural community.
Come and join us: To find out more and apply, please visit rnzb.org.nz/careers. Please send your cover letter and cv to Recruitment@rnzb.org.nz
Applications close: Friday August 14th, 2026
Contract Length: 7 months, Fixed Term Contract
