Audio Visual Technical Lead
- Auckland University of Technology
- New Zealand, AUK
- Jun 25, 2026
Job Description:
- Specialist AV role supporting AUT's teaching spaces, meeting rooms and specialist environments
- Hands-on, varied technical work across a large, modern university with a small specialist team
- Permanent, full-time role with AUT's Client Facing Technology team, ICT Services
Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is bold and unapologetically different, centred on students and grounded in Knowledge that Works driven by talented, progressive people. We are New Zealand's newest university, ranked 5-stars by QS Universities 2025 and a place of opportunity where more than 26,000 students with talent and potential succeed, supported by a community of more than 4,000 staff based primarily across three Auckland campuses. Built on collaboration, shared purpose and the values of Pono (fact, truth, reality, integrity), Tika (acting accordingly, doing what is needed, ethical expression), and Aroha (empathy, care, compassion). AUT offers an innovative, forward-thinking environment where committed people work together to improve outcomes for students, communities, and the world.
AUT recognises the importance of Te Tiriti, Māori and Pacific knowledge, leadership, and contribution across our university and is committed to creating environments where these communities can thrive. We embrace diversity in all its forms and are proud to welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs.
Our Team
The ICT Teaching & Learning team sits within Client Facing Technology, ICT Services, and is responsible for the operation, support and continuous improvement of AV technology across AUT's teaching spaces, meeting rooms and specialist environments — ensuring learning environments are reliable, well-maintained and fit for purpose.
We are a small, close-knit specialist team, and the Technical Lead is a central and valued part of it.
The Opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi
We are seeking an experienced Audio Visual Technical Lead to join AUT's ICT Services team. Reporting to the Senior Technical Manager, ICT Teaching & Learning, this is a specialist, hands-on role responsible for supporting, maintaining and improving AV systems and services across AUT's teaching spaces, meeting rooms and specialist environments.
You will provide specialist technical expertise across AUT's learning environments, working closely with the Senior Technical Manager, Learning Environment Analyst, ICT support teams and external vendors to support consistent AV standards, reliable service delivery, proactive maintenance and ongoing practical improvement across AUT's AV environment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing specialist AV technical support across AUT's teaching spaces, meeting rooms and specialist environments
- Coordinating and delivering proactive maintenance across AUT's learning environments
- Maintaining and applying consistent AV standards, quality checks and operational readiness across existing spaces, new installations and upgrades
- Supporting the evaluation, testing and deployment of new AV technologies and system updates
- Working with vendors and service partners to support reliable AV outcomes and inform technology decisions
- Sharing technical knowledge and practical guidance with ICT colleagues
About you | Ko wai koe
If you're the kind of person who enjoys practical technology, variety, continuous improvement and supporting great user experiences, you'll fit right in.
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Solid hands-on experience supporting AV systems in a complex environment
- Strong working knowledge of classroom AV, video conferencing, audio systems, control systems and related technologies
- A practical understanding of networked AV and how AV systems operate within ICT environments
- Good judgement, attention to detail and a proactive approach to maintenance, standards and improvement
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- A commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, and support for AUT's Te Aronui journey (https://www.aut.ac.nz/about/maori/auts-commitment-to-Te-Tiriti-o-Waitangi)
You'll also bring: familiarity with technologies such as Crestron, Biamp, BSS or Microsoft Teams Rooms; experience with commissioning, testing or operational handover; and relevant vendor, ITIL, networking or service management knowledge.
As a professional member of staff at AUT, you'll help keep us moving forward. From improving our services and streamlining our systems to supporting the experiences of students and staff across our campuses. By working collaboratively, solving problems and driving practical improvements, you'll play a vital role in helping us operate smoothly, raise our profile, and evolve what we do, every day.
You will bring an open, engaging and collaborative approach, with the flexibility to respond to changing requirements and actively contribute to a positive and collegial environment. You will demonstrate cultural humility, awareness and respect when engaging with indigenous peoples and culturally diverse communities. Experience supporting indigenous, equity, or inclusion focused initiatives is highly desirable.
What we offer | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou
At AUT, you'll be part of a values-led university that supports you to thrive in your role and career. We offer:
- Flexible working and a strong, caring culture that supports belonging
- Recognition frameworks that reflect your contribution and how you live our values
- The tools and trust to make a meaningful difference every day
- Māori and Pacific development programmes that strengthen our shared purpose
- Cultural capability uplift development programmes for all staff
- Professional development and funded study pathways to keep you moving forward
- Free gym membership
How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono
Along with your CV, please submit a cover letter explaining why this role and AUT are of interest, and how your skills and experience align with the key criteria above. All applications must be submitted through AUT's online application process.
Further Information | Pārongo Anō
- Start Date: To be negotiated with the successful candidate
- Salary Range | Ngā Utu: $110,000 - $131,000 commensurate with the skills and experience of the successful candidate
- For further information: Contact Caroline Cranston, AUT Recruitment Consultant - [email protected]
- Closing Date | Te rā aukati: 9 July 2026 at 5pm
- Job Reference | Tohutoro Mahi: 95969
Full-time denotes 37.5 hours per week.
Nā tō rourou, nā taku rourou ka ora ai te iwi.
With your food basket and my food basket, the people will thrive.
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Job Description:
- Specialist AV role supporting AUT's teaching spaces, meeting rooms and specialist environments
- Hands-on, varied technical work across a large, modern university with a small specialist team
- Permanent, full-time role with AUT's Client Facing Technology team, ICT Services
Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is bold and unapologetically different, centred on students and grounded in Knowledge that Works driven by talented, progressive people. We are New Zealand's newest university, ranked 5-stars by QS Universities 2025 and a place of opportunity where more than 26,000 students with talent and potential succeed, supported by a community of more than 4,000 staff based primarily across three Auckland campuses. Built on collaboration, shared purpose and the values of Pono (fact, truth, reality, integrity), Tika (acting accordingly, doing what is needed, ethical expression), and Aroha (empathy, care, compassion). AUT offers an innovative, forward-thinking environment where committed people work together to improve outcomes for students, communities, and the world.
AUT recognises the importance of Te Tiriti, Māori and Pacific knowledge, leadership, and contribution across our university and is committed to creating environments where these communities can thrive. We embrace diversity in all its forms and are proud to welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs.
Our Team
The ICT Teaching & Learning team sits within Client Facing Technology, ICT Services, and is responsible for the operation, support and continuous improvement of AV technology across AUT's teaching spaces, meeting rooms and specialist environments — ensuring learning environments are reliable, well-maintained and fit for purpose.
We are a small, close-knit specialist team, and the Technical Lead is a central and valued part of it.
The Opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi
We are seeking an experienced Audio Visual Technical Lead to join AUT's ICT Services team. Reporting to the Senior Technical Manager, ICT Teaching & Learning, this is a specialist, hands-on role responsible for supporting, maintaining and improving AV systems and services across AUT's teaching spaces, meeting rooms and specialist environments.
You will provide specialist technical expertise across AUT's learning environments, working closely with the Senior Technical Manager, Learning Environment Analyst, ICT support teams and external vendors to support consistent AV standards, reliable service delivery, proactive maintenance and ongoing practical improvement across AUT's AV environment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing specialist AV technical support across AUT's teaching spaces, meeting rooms and specialist environments
- Coordinating and delivering proactive maintenance across AUT's learning environments
- Maintaining and applying consistent AV standards, quality checks and operational readiness across existing spaces, new installations and upgrades
- Supporting the evaluation, testing and deployment of new AV technologies and system updates
- Working with vendors and service partners to support reliable AV outcomes and inform technology decisions
- Sharing technical knowledge and practical guidance with ICT colleagues
About you | Ko wai koe
If you're the kind of person who enjoys practical technology, variety, continuous improvement and supporting great user experiences, you'll fit right in.
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Solid hands-on experience supporting AV systems in a complex environment
- Strong working knowledge of classroom AV, video conferencing, audio systems, control systems and related technologies
- A practical understanding of networked AV and how AV systems operate within ICT environments
- Good judgement, attention to detail and a proactive approach to maintenance, standards and improvement
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- A commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, and support for AUT's Te Aronui journey (https://www.aut.ac.nz/about/maori/auts-commitment-to-Te-Tiriti-o-Waitangi)
You'll also bring: familiarity with technologies such as Crestron, Biamp, BSS or Microsoft Teams Rooms; experience with commissioning, testing or operational handover; and relevant vendor, ITIL, networking or service management knowledge.
As a professional member of staff at AUT, you'll help keep us moving forward. From improving our services and streamlining our systems to supporting the experiences of students and staff across our campuses. By working collaboratively, solving problems and driving practical improvements, you'll play a vital role in helping us operate smoothly, raise our profile, and evolve what we do, every day.
You will bring an open, engaging and collaborative approach, with the flexibility to respond to changing requirements and actively contribute to a positive and collegial environment. You will demonstrate cultural humility, awareness and respect when engaging with indigenous peoples and culturally diverse communities. Experience supporting indigenous, equity, or inclusion focused initiatives is highly desirable.
What we offer | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou
At AUT, you'll be part of a values-led university that supports you to thrive in your role and career. We offer:
- Flexible working and a strong, caring culture that supports belonging
- Recognition frameworks that reflect your contribution and how you live our values
- The tools and trust to make a meaningful difference every day
- Māori and Pacific development programmes that strengthen our shared purpose
- Cultural capability uplift development programmes for all staff
- Professional development and funded study pathways to keep you moving forward
- Free gym membership
How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono
Along with your CV, please submit a cover letter explaining why this role and AUT are of interest, and how your skills and experience align with the key criteria above. All applications must be submitted through AUT's online application process.
Further Information | Pārongo Anō
- Start Date: To be negotiated with the successful candidate
- Salary Range | Ngā Utu: $110,000 - $131,000 commensurate with the skills and experience of the successful candidate
- For further information: Contact Caroline Cranston, AUT Recruitment Consultant - [email protected]
- Closing Date | Te rā aukati: 9 July 2026 at 5pm
- Job Reference | Tohutoro Mahi: 95969
Full-time denotes 37.5 hours per week.
Nā tō rourou, nā taku rourou ka ora ai te iwi.
With your food basket and my food basket, the people will thrive.
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