Art Studio Technician

About the role

The College of Creative Arts (CoCA) at Massey University is seeking a Technician to support a broad range of creative practice across Fine Art, Design, Screen Arts, Commercial Music, and Māori art programmes. You will work in dynamic studio, workshop and exhibition environments, helping students and staff bring ambitious projects to life while maintaining safe and functional spaces.

Key responsibilities

• Support studio‑based creative practices, including painting, sculpture, and object‑making.
• Provide technical demonstrations and assistance with canvas stretching, surface preparation, and pigment‑based paint‑making.
• Operate and maintain workshop tools, equipment, and fabrication processes safely.
• Assist with installation and de‑installation of exhibitions, handling artwork, packing, and logistics.
• Maintain and troubleshoot audiovisual systems such as projectors, monitors, speakers, and playback technologies.
• Contribute to gallery presentation, lighting, hanging systems, and AV integration.
• Provide hands‑on support during classes, workshops, exhibitions and events.
• Manage consumables, equipment maintenance and inventory.

Required profile

• A degree in Fine Arts or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• Demonstrated experience supporting studio‑based creative practices.
• Strong practical experience in gallery exhibition installation and de‑installation.
• Excellent problem‑solving abilities and collaborative communication skills.
• Commitment to health and safety in workshop, studio and gallery environments.
• Willingness to engage with Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles, Tikanga Māori, and Te Reo Māori.

Required skills

• Canvas stretching and surface preparation
• Paint‑making (pigment‑based)
• Sculpture and object‑making fabrication
• Workshop tool operation and equipment maintenance
• Audiovisual system maintenance (projectors, monitors, speakers)
• Lighting installation and hanging systems
• AV integration for exhibitions