About Cambridge Town Hall 

The Cambridge Town Hall is an iconic building (built 1909) centrally located in a historic streetscape, whose grandeur and accessibility have been central to the civic, celebratory and entertainment lives of generations of families and visitors to the region.  It is currently a mid-sized performance, meetings, exhibitions, community events, arts, and clubs’ venue with catering capacity.  Over the past two years, with the management changed to a Trust, the Cambridge Town Hall is experiencing a new level of activation and usage. 

The Cambridge Town Hall has the potential to be a preferred venue for weddings, corporate, business, conferences, and events as well as community and civic occasions, with a unique heritage identity, unavailable elsewhere in the Waikato.  Restoration and renovations are underway, and the building is being upgraded and developed to be the ‘beating heart’ of a growing town and district, embedded in the lives and aspirations of Cambridge, Waipā District, and the Waikato. In line with the heritage importance of the building, the quality and nature of community events and programming will be leading edge, and of national significance.   Our aim is to create and provide a premier venue that is stunning in appearance, presence, and function.

About the Role 

With restoration projects now underway, the Cambridge Town Hall team is excited to be looking for technical expertise as the complexity of events grows.  You will join a highly functioning and inclusive small team, who work well together to consistently ensure the successful delivery of all events at Cambridge Town Hall.  This is a hands-on role where you deliver high-quality and seamless technical operations of all events.  It will suit someone who has been in the industry for years or someone with the right skills looking to get a foot in the door to a performing arts space.

Reporting to the General Manager you will ideally bring at least two years’ experience in venue and event preparation with demonstrated ability to operate venue based lighting and sound technology setups.  You will be a strong communicator and use your confident interpersonal skills to build, nurture and develop customer focused relationships with all connections including corporates, communities, internal and external stakeholders.  This role requires someone physically fit, energetic, friendly and positive, with a “can do” attitude.  You will be someone who uses your initiative, works collaboratively with others and likes to get things done.  Excellent time management, a high attention to detail, with the ability to deliver results in a timely, safe and service focused manner is essential. 

Experience and Essential Skills we are looking for -

• A minimum of NCEA level 2 or equivalent is preferred.
• Experience in venue and event preparation (including lighting and sound).
• Elevated Work Platform and Working at Heights training or a willingness to learn is desirable.
• A current full NZ driver’s licence.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Ability to undertake manual/physical work.
• Relevant Health and Safety knowledge and experience with a risk register and health and safety planning.
• Proficiency with CAD software is preferable.
• Clear written and verbal communication, good listening skills and excellent attention to detail.
• A knowledge and understanding of Te Reo Māori and Tikanga Māori would be an advantage.
• Experience working on bicultural and/or multicultural projects is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to lead events and foster a positive team culture and environment.
• Demonstrated problem solving abilities and the ability to manage any issues or disputes calmly with an open mind and work collaboratively to solve issues and implement process improvements.
• Knowledge of SPM reporting software is beneficial.

Opportunities this role brings 

This is a brilliant opportunity to create memorable experiences while extending and developing your technical skills, working on events that offer variety as well as challenge. You will be part of an exciting phase for the Cambridge community where you will be relied upon for your expertise and contributions.  We offer a rewarding environment for our staff, with a culture that is fun, inclusive and positive.

You will be required to work 40 hours per week.  Flexibility is required to support events taking place in the early mornings, evenings and weekends including some public holidays.  In this role, you will oversee technical contractors, cleaners and casual staff to inspire them to deliver an exceptional service at all times.

If this position sounds like you, please send your CV and a cover letter explaining why you’re excited by this opportunity and what you can bring to linley@gprl.co.nz

For a confidential discussion or more information, please contact Linley Steele on 021 837 123.  The salary for this position is dependent on experience and applications will be reviewed as they are received so APPLY NOW.   This advertisement will close on 8th December 2024.  Only applicants with the legal right to work and live in New Zealand will be considered for this position.