This role will provide dedicated support for our teachers so our curriculum Arts programmes can keep growing sustainably. For internal applicants.
A part-time Production and Events Assistant role (20 hours per week, school term only) will be established in 2027 to support the growing calendar of curriculum performances, showcases and competitions across Drama, Dance and Music.
Job Description
Mō te tūranga: About the role
● Coordinate costumes, props, set materials and/or instruments for curriculum performances and events across Drama, Dance, Music.
● Maintain, catalogue and manage the faculty's wardrobes, including washing, repairs and storage solutions.
● Support event set-up, pack-down and stage-hand duties, including being backstage, side-stage, or stage-managing curriculum performances.
● Liaise with external organisations, venues and suppliers, competition facilitators and manage entries, safety documentation and royalties (including APRA).
● Work alongside classroom teachers to understand the creative vision for each event, and support with costumes, props, cues, scripts, instrument set-up, recording studio bookings, rock band administration.
This role is 20-hours-per-week school term only. Core hours will be during the school day, with flexibility to shift around performance weeks when evening and weekend support is needed. The role reports to the Head of Faculty - Arts, and the role is available to start in Term 1, 2027.
Desired Skills and Experience
Ngā pūkenga me whai: We're looking for someone with
● Experience in costume or wardrobe management, props, technical/stage production, or events (theatre, dance or similar).
● Excellent organisational skills and the ability to juggle multiple productions/events and deadlines at once.
● A flexible, hands-on approach, with availability for some evenings and weekends around performance season.
● Confidence liaising with external venues, suppliers and organisations.
● A collaborative approach and genuine enthusiasm for supporting student creativity and performance.
You'll be joining a highly creative and collegial Arts Faculty, supporting some of the school's most loved events, Shakespeare Festival, Night of Dance, One Act Plays, Open Mics, Scholarship Arts Showcase, Bandquest and more - helping give our students authentic, high-level performance opportunities.
Me pēhea te tono: How to apply
Any internal expressions of interest please apply via the link: Dio Talent - Administration - Career - View Job - Production/Events Assistant by Friday 23rd October, 5pm. Please include a brief outline of why you're interested in this role and what you would bring to it. Job description available on request. Any specific questions about the role, please contact Zoe Visvanathan, HOF Arts.
