An innovative organisation seeks an experienced leader to manage its Audio Visual Event Services team during a strategic review of service delivery.
This role focuses on:

• People Leadership – Guide a team of approximately 30–33 staff: around 13 permanent direct reports and 17–20 casual AV technicians.
• Operational Excellence – Oversee the seamless delivery of AV services for a variety of events, engaging external providers when in‑house capabilities don’t suffice.
• Commercial Insight – Manage financial aspects of AV services, ensuring projects are delivered on budget and align with commercial objectives.
• You will report to a senior IT leader and collaborate with other IT managers, while they shape the future AV strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the AV team in delivering conference-grade presentation and event technologies.
• Oversee planning, deployment, and technical execution for public and commercial events.
• Foster strong working relationships with stakeholders to enable effective resource planning and allocation.
• Coordinate with external AV companies when specialist skills are required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in AV/live-event services.
• Strong practical knowledge of AV systems and AV/IT convergence.
• Familiarity with emerging AV technologies and industry trends.
• Proven experience in event systems, contract, and financial management.
• Experience in running a commercially driven AV product or service.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Minimum of 2 years of direct people-management experience in a technical team setting.
• Excellent communication skills—capable of translating complex technical information for diverse audiences in hybrid work environments.
• Superior problem-solving and team-building abilities.
• Able to prioritise, schedule, and manage multiple tasks and mitigate risks effectively.

This is a high-impact, leadership-centric role perfect for a dynamic manager ready to step into a hands-on position guiding an AV team through operational delivery and strategic transformation. Expect fast-paced work, visible results, and a chance to shape service excellence.

If you're a proactive leader with a blend of people skills, operational drive, and commercial awareness in AV/events, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your Cover Letter and CV to: bella.richardson@beyond.co.nz

To be considered for this role you must be in New Zealand with the legal right to work.

Job Ref: 130306

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