Head Mechanist
The Royal New Zealand Ballet is one of New Zealand’s largest and most successful arts organizations, it works in an exciting and challenging entertainment market and is committed to being a touring dance company of excellence through dynamic team work.
The organisation is seeking an individual who is self-motivated, possesses good communication and people skills, is confident, demonstrates initiative, works well within a team and with relevant background in technical management to join its busy Production Department.
Essential requirements for this position are:
- Staff management experience
- A working knowledge of scenery construction
- A basic knowledge of H&S
- Touring experience
- Minimum 2 years experience in similar role
- Good interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure
Applications close 15th January 2010.
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Start date: February 2010
For a job description please contact Andrew Lees on +64 21 808 658 or email andrewl@nzballet.org.nz
Applications for this position should be accompanied by a Curriculum Vitae and cover letter and sent to:
Andrew Lees
Production Manager
RNZB
PO Box 27 050
Wellington 6036
NEW ZEALAND
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The Royal New Zealand Ballet
The Royal New Zealand Ballet is a company of 32 dynamic dancers, performing an eclectic repertoire of outstanding dance, for national and international audiences, whilst continuing to build a style that is ultimately unique to this Company and Aotearoa, New Zealand.
The demands of our audience, particularly within New Zealand, mean that we present an eclectic repertoire of choreographic styles, from 19th century classics to 21st century contemporary works. Our aim is to present dance of outstanding quality.
We want to attract New Zealand and international dancers, choreographers and designers who will nurture and grow a company of international acclaim.

























