The Technical Rigger is responsible for the safe installation, maintenance, and removal of rigging equipment used in live events, concerts, theatrical productions, and corporate shows. This role ensures that all flown elements, including lighting, audio, scenic pieces, and video systems, are securely and accurately suspended according to production requirements and safety standards.

Plan, assemble, and install rigging systems for staging, lighting, sound, and scenic elements; read and interpret rigging plots, load calculations, and technical drawings; perform load testing, weight distribution assessments, and equipment inspections; operate chain hoists, truss systems, motors, and fall protection equipment safely; collaborates with lighting, sound, video, and scenic departments to coordinate overhead installations; conduct safety checks before, during, and after each event or show; de-rig and pack down equipment efficiently while maintaining proper inventory control; maintain rigging tools, hardware, and PPE to ensure compliance with company and industry safety standards. Assist in the training and supervision of rigging crew members as required.

• Works indoors often in heated and ventilated settings. Work environments include arenas, theatres, outdoor festivals, and temporary event structures. Exposure to loud noise, bright lighting, variable weather (for outdoor events), and potentially dusty or confined spaces. A variety of personal protective equipment including earmuffs and eye protection will be used as appropriate.
• Irregular hours may be required, including nights, weekends, and extended travel.

• Physical demand is medium to very heavy with regular lifting, carrying, and positioning of rigging equipment, trusses, and motors. May work at height. Frequent climbing of ladders may be needed. Extended standing and mobility.
• Fine motor skills: required for operating hoists, attaching hardware, and managing rigging lines or cables with precision.
• Extended standing and mobility: Long periods spent on your feet, walking between work areas, and performing repetitive tasks.
• Stretching up and across is frequently required. Squatting, crouching and/or kneeling and twisting of the body or neck is occasionally required.
• Bending is frequently required to carry out required work tasks.
• Repetitive movements are frequently required particularly when using tools construction equipment. Driving to worksites is required.
• Mental skills: include spatial, practical, problem-solving and planning skills.

• A New Zealand Register Level 4 qualification or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3). Minimum 2–3 years of professional rigging experience in live events, concerts, or theatre. Certification in Entertainment Rigging or Working at Heights (e.g., PLASA, ETCP, or equivalent) is preferred. Will need a driver’s license.

• There are opportunities for flexibility of movement.