The New Zealand 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 team. We also have further support in Christchurch and Dunedin who help make Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival a success in our key centres.
We are currently recruiting for the following roles:
- Auckland Ticketing and Box Office Manager
- Wellington Ticketing and Box Office Manager
Further roles will be advertised over the coming weeks. For any enquiries, please email .
We're seeking two ticketing whizzes to take on the roles of managing ticketing for NZIFF in Auckland and Wellington respectively, working to ensure effective, accurate and efficient sales of tickets, and timely and accurate reporting on ticketing activity. The roles also assist with administrative tasks across the Festival 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 (preferably Airtable) with an ability to learn new systems quickly
- Full, clean drivers’ licence
See here for the full jub description for the Auckland Ticketing and Box Office Manager.
See here for the full jub description for the Wellington Ticketing and Box Office Manager.
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT / TE ROA O TE MAHI TAHI
The Auckland role is a full-time contract position for the period of 2 June to 15 August 2025 based in Auckland.
The Wellington role is a contract position for the period of 16 June to 29 August 2025 based in Wellington.
TO APPLY / TONO MAI
To apply, please send a cover letter and your CV to .
Applications close Sunday 25 May. Early applications are encouraged. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by Monday 26 May with interviews to take place shortly after.
Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or must already hold a valid NZ work visa.
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