TITLE: EQUIPMENT CONTROLLER

Date: 3 Aug 2025
Location:Central Auckland, NZ, 1010

Description:

• Hands-on role managing technical production equipment for iconic Auckland venues
• Oversee gear logistics, dry hire operations, and vehicle fleet coordination
• Based onsite at the Aotea Centre with consistent weekday hours

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited (TAU) is Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s cultural, events and destination agency. It is an Auckland Council-controlled organisation that works to make Auckland a vibrant place to live and visit, through events, experiences and taonga (treasures).

HE ANGITŪTANGA: THE OPPORTUNITY

We’re looking for a motivated and reliable Equipment Controller to join our Technical Production team at Auckland Live.
In this full-time, permanent role, you’ll be responsible for managing the logistics of technical production equipment across a wide variety of performances and events. You’ll also lead the coordination of our dry hire operations and oversee vehicle fleet maintenance and scheduling — helping to maximise efficiency, reduce cost, and support a seamless delivery for some of Tāmaki Makaurau’s most iconic events.
This is a role for someone who thrives on operational excellence, has great customer service instincts, and brings an understanding of technical event gear and/or inventory systems.

Key responsibilities:

• Review event plans to identify technical requirements and allocate gear via our inventory system
• Dispatch, track and maintain event equipment to ensure safety and readiness
• Support our dry hire operations by liaising with external suppliers and internal clients to source additional equipment when needed
• Manage department fleet vehicles ensuring the fleet are ready and appropriate for the need and compliance of drivers
• Ensure accurate and timely inventory records

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• Review event plans to identify technical requirements and allocate gear via our inventory system
• Dispatch, track and maintain event equipment to ensure safety and readiness
• Support our dry hire operations by liaising with external suppliers and internal clients to source additional equipment when needed
• Manage department fleet vehicles ensuring the fleet are ready and appropriate for the need and compliance of drivers
• Ensure accurate and timely inventory record