Technical Custodian (OMAC)

• Work with an awesome, vibrant, and humorous team
• Bring your passion for the role
• Welcoming and supportive team with fantastic exposure to the creative arts industry
• 24 hour per week, permanent position at Otara Music Arts centre (OMAC), Otara.

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

The aim of Otara Music Arts centre (OMAC) is to make a positive impact and contribution to our wider arts community, in music, theatre and dance, simultaneously, continue the high level of services offered to our venue hire customers, by building towards a strong and loyal audience following and a long-term reputation.

As a Technical Custodian, you will be a part of the responsible for delivering and assisting in the technical delivery of sound and visual services to events and bookings held at OMAC. You will also be helping to ensure safe practice procedures and usage of the arts centre facilities by both users and staff and assisting with maintenance of equipment, building infrastructure and venue presentation.

This role is 24 hours per week, Monday to Friday, including some flexibility for OMAC events and bookings over a 6-day period. This role is based in Otara Music Arts Centre and with awesome opportunities:

• Networking and relationship building with local music artists
• Further extended internal and external training related to the role
• Pathway into creative careers with events teams in Auckland Council
• Opportunities to practice and familiarize with our audio, live and recording equipment.

Ngā kawenga matua: Key responsibilities

• Assist with the delivery of technical assistance for events and programs
• Assist with the delivery of recording studio enquires for hirers
• Assist with the delivery of events as required, including hospitality and hosting
• Maintenance and quality control of our audio, live and recording

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He kōrero mōu: About you

To be successful, you will need to an excellent communicator, team player, with customer service and organisation skills and the ability to take direction and work under pressure.

You will need to have in depth knowledge, and experience in sound and/or lighting practices in stage and live events and be able to design sound and/or lighting to client’s specifications. You will be competently able to run events from a technical standpoint as a sound operator and lighting operator.

All applicants for this role should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit as well as a clean NZ driver licence.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

Auckland Council is one of the largest local authorities in the South Pacific providing essential services and facilities to more than 1.5 million people. We are progressive socially, culturally, and environmentally while we work towards creating change having an impact on our journey to becoming a world-class city for our ratepayers and residents.

We offer a welcoming and supportive team, fantastic exposure to the creative arts industry, and a strong community. Here you’ll have an opportunity to grow your career within an Auckland arts and culture facility and the Auckland Council Community Wellbeing department. You will be supported by a culture that values te reo Māori me ōna tikanga, inclusion and interculturalism. 

On top of this, as part of our Auckland Council Group, you will gain access to many benefits and discounts including:

•           Option to buy an additional week’s annual leave

•           Four weeks annual leave, plus an additional week after five years

•           Additional day of leave for community activities

•           Discounts on attractions such as the Maritime Museum, Auckland Zoo & Auckland Art Gallery

•           Discounted Health & Life Insurance Policies

•           Flexible and supportive work environment

•           3.5% KiwiSaver on top of your salary

Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini - My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.

Applications close: Monday 8 June 2026 at 23:59

Pay rate: 60 - 65K (depends on experience)

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer. We serve the diverse communities of Tāmaki Makaurau and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds — regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, educational background, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, or religious beliefs. We are proud to be accredited by GenderTick and are a signatory to the Pride Pledge. If you require any support or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know. Together, we can create a Tāmaki Makaurau we can all be proud of.