Studio Technician - Sound

School of Creative and Digital Arts - Digital Screen

Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

• Full-time 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
• Continuing (permanent) position
• Generous annual leave provisions and professional development opportunities

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Āu Mahi | What You Will Do

As a Studio Technician, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining the Digital Screen's specialised Sound, Editing, and Production studios. You will provide technical support to staff and students, oversee Production Asset Management and digital workflows, and liaise with industry professionals in film, game development, and music. Additionally, you will contribute to teaching digital screen arts, maintain equipment and facilities, provide training and mentorship, and coordinate with external vendors for support.

As the Studio Technician in Sound, you will support the delivery of audio-related teaching and practice within Digital Screen by managing and maintaining sound-specific facilities and equipment. This includes production and post-production spaces, field recording kits, Foley stages, and audio software systems.

You will work closely with academic staff to prepare and support sound-based sessions, assist students with practical work, and maintain a high standard of technical reliability across all audio workflows. Your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing the operation, setup, and maintenance of recording equipment, microphones, audio interfaces, monitors, and related hardware.
• Supporting field and studio-based sound capture, including Foley, ADR, and dialogue recording sessions.
• Managing Pro Tools systems and session templates, ensuring software/hardware integrations are functional and consistent across studios.
• Assisting students and staff with troubleshooting and technical queries related to sound capture, post-production, and workflow logistics.
• Managing booking systems and ensuring equipment is prepped, functional, and logged accurately.
• Contributing to health and safety procedures around audio practices
• Liaising with academic staff to ensure technical aspects of course delivery align with professional standards.
• Training students in the use of recording gear, sound software, and correct studio practice through informal support and guided demonstrations.
• Collaborating with the broader Digital Screen technical team and vendors to maintain and improve studio operations.

Mōu | Who You Are
To be successful in this role, you will be experienced in a related field, such as sound recording, film and television production, or post-production. You will bring a strong foundation of professional experience in sound recording, post-production, or studio environments. While previous work in an institutional or technician role is desirable, we welcome applications from candidates with high-level industry experience gained through freelance, contract, or independent project-based work. You will have the following:

• High-level expertise in sound recording technologies, with a strong understanding of digital workflows.
• Hands-on experience with studio and/or location sound workflows, including boom and lavalier mic operation, dual-system recording, and sound capture for picture
• Strong IT system management skills, especially post-production networking and file management(advantageous).
• Basic soldering skills are preferred
• Basic electrical competency and understanding of audio connectivity and signal flow
• Proficiency in Pro Tools, including I/O routing, session management, basic troubleshooting, and understanding of sync workflows
• Experience with collaborative Pro Tools workflows, including shared project management on Avid networked storage systems (Nexus) and remote session operation via Avid Cloud Collaboration or similar platforms (preferred)
• Familiarity with post-production sound practices, including Foley, voice capture, metadata tagging, and sound library organisation (preferred)
• Working knowledge of professional audio hardware, such as recorders, radio mics, field mixers and IFB monitoring systems
• Experience in game audio would be an advantage e.g. the Unity and/or Unreal audio systems, audio middleware such as Wwise)
• Experience supporting students or junior practitioners in sound-focused environments (desirable).
• A Bachelor's degree (NZQA Level 7) or equivalent qualification.
• An alignment with our organisation's values and culture, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment.

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With
You will be part of Digital Screen, working alongside a team of creative and technical professionals dedicated to supporting students and staff in their research and teaching. You will engage with academics, industry partners, and IT personnel, contributing to a dynamic and innovative learning environment.

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Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC
Ngā Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our ākonga and staff. They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can, and make UC a great place to work and study. For more info on Ngā Uara | Our Values visit us here.

We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.

We offer a range of fantastic benefits including flexible work practices, study opportunities and generous superannuation and leave provisions. For more information, please visit us: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/about-uc/work-at-uc/benefits-working-uc . For more information about Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, please visit https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/

The closing date for this position is: 27 July 2025 (midnight, NZ time)
Please note, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place before the close date.

Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply

Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.

Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to [email protected]

You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role. If you hold a valid work visa and are physically present in New Zealand, then you may also be considered.