Prosthetics Technicians - 6 month fixed-term

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Weta Workshop is hiring five Prosthetics Technicians for a six-month fixed-term contract in Wellington (Miramar), onsite, full-time (42.5 hours per week) with a pay rate of $30 to $38 per hour depending on experience. You’ll contribute hands-on fabrication for prosthetic appliances, gags and silicone and foam builds, including mold prep, casting, trimming, patching, surface finishing, and pigment and material prep under guidance. The role requires 3+ years of relevant experience in prosthetics or makeup FX, outstanding attention to detail, the ability to follow briefs, and strong time management plus collaboration. To apply, submit an online portfolio or link, tailor it to prosthetics projects, and ensure you meet the 22 February 2026 deadline; contact [email protected] with questions.

Company Description

Wētā Workshop is an award-winning creative design and manufacturing facility based in Wellington, New Zealand — where artists, makers, and storytellers bring imaginary worlds to life. From creatures to costumes, props to miniatures, tours, and entire immersive experiences, we turn ideas into reality.

Job Description

Our Prosthetics team has brought countless characters to life, and now we’re gearing up for what’s next. We’re looking for passionate creatives and makers ready to join us for our next generation of exciting projects.

We have five 6-month fixed-term vacancies for Prosthetics Technicians – delivering hands-on fabrication to create high quality pieces of work through:

• Assisting with the creation of prosthetic appliances, gags, and silicone/foam builds. 
• Performing mold preparation, basic casting, trimming, patching, and surface finishing. 
• Preparing pigments, adhesives, and materials for prosthetic fabrication under guidance. 
• Following established methods to ensure durability and fit. 
• We’re looking for people who have a real interest and passion in prosthetics, and a portfolio that shows the pride you take in what you create.

You’ll have:

• 3+ years relevant experience, including hands-on skills working on prosthetics, makeup FX etc.
• The ability to follow briefs accurately
• Strong attention to detail and focus on quality
• Great time-management skills - deadlines are important
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Check out our job description here for more details.

Additional Information

• These roles are fixed term, for 6 months (based on our expected timelines for our upcoming projects) and are Wellington-based (Miramar).
• The pay rate for these roles is $30 to $38 per hour, depending on experience.
• These roles are full-time (42.5 hours per week)

All applications must include a portfolio or examples of your work (Ideally provide a link to an online portfolio)

Applications close 22 February 2026

We can't wait to hear from you! If you have any questions please reach out to [email protected] with any questions.

If we can do anything to accommodate you during the recruitment or interview process, please let us know.

Successful applicants will undergo background checks as part of our recruitment process.