The NZ Film Festival Trust is a not-for-profit organisation that is only possible with the support of passionate volunteers and a small team of dedicated staff. Our head office is located in Wellington and is complemented by an Auckland office. We also have a fabulous team in Christchurch and Dunedin who help make Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival a success in the main centres.
We are currently recruiting for the following role:
* Auckland Ticketing and Box Office Manager
If you are interested in volunteering at NZIFF 2024, please read below for more information.
We're seeking a ticketing whizz to take on the role of managing ticketing for NZIFF in Auckland, working to ensure effective, accurate and efficient sales of tickets, and timely and accurate reporting on ticketing activity. The role also assists with the administrative tasks for the Auckland-based team and the coordination of NZIFF events.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE / NGĀ PUKENGA
- Experience in management of ticketing operations
- Experience either in cinema box office management or working in festival.event ticketing
- Excellent customer service skills
- Demonstrated conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
- Experience instructing and supervising others
- Ability to work under pressure, identify and effectively manage stress in self and others
- Advanced verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Advanced time management, organisational and multi-tasking skills with high attention to detail
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft suite, Dropbox, and project management platforms with an ability to learn new systems quickly
- Full, clean drivers’ licence
Click here for the full position description
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT / TE ROA O TE MAHI TAHI
This is a full-time contract position for the period of 10 June to 23 August 2023 based in Auckland.
TO APPLY / TONO MAI
To apply, please send a cover letter and your CV to .
Applications close Sunday 19 May. Early applications are encouraged. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by Monday 20 May with interviews to take place on Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 May.
Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or must already hold a valid NZ work visa.
We love volunteers!
If you’re passionate about film, event management and/or communication then consider volunteering with Whānau Mārama:NZIFF. We offer a friendly environment with flexible hours, exciting challenges, plus complimentary film tickets! Over the length of the Festival, we will need an army of volunteers to assist with ushering film screenings at our many cinema venues around town. We’re humbled by the number of dedicated volunteers who return every year and welcome any new faces who want to become part of the team. There is a requirement from Volunteer Ushers to be available prior to NZIFF for 1-2 hours of training, plus a commitment to be available for a minimum of 8 ushering shifts during the Festival period.
Register to volunteer at NZIFF 2024 HERE.
