Senior Technician - Molding (4-6 month fixed term contracts)

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Senior Technician, Molding at Wētā Workshop is a 4-6 month fixed-term role in Wellington, designing, fabricating and maintaining complex molds for props, prosthetics and creatures with silicone, urethane, fiberglass and composites, mentoring juniors and partnering with sculpt, casting and production teams to meet deadlines. Requires at least 5 years in mold making for film, TV or themed entertainment, strong materials knowledge and safe practices, and ideally leadership experience. Pay is $38-$42 per hour, full-time hours, relocation support. Applications close 14 March 2026 and must include an online portfolio. To apply, tailor your portfolio to molding work, highlight problem solving and mentoring, and connect your experience to Weta projects.

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

We have some exciting projects on the horizon, and we’re looking for three Senior Technician/s – Molding to join the team for a 4-6 month contract (depending on the project timelines).

A role which combines technical excellence and problem-solving, shaping the way we build complex molds and supporting fellow makers.

What you’ll do

• Design, fabricate and maintain complex molds for props, prosthetics, creatures and specialty effects
• Execute advanced molding processes including silicone (platinum & tin), urethane rubber/resin, fiberglass, epoxy and composite molds, and rigid mother molds
• Assess sculpts, 3D prints and patterns to determine the best molding strategy
• Mentor junior technicians and support planning, prioritisation and troubleshooting
• Collaborate closely with sculpt, casting, finishing, paint and production teams
• Ensure molds meet high standards for accuracy, durability and repeatability
• Solve technical challenges in fast-paced, deadline-driven productions

What we’re looking for

• At least 5 years’ professional mold making experience (film, TV, themed entertainment or similar)
• Expert knowledge of molding materials, chemistry and safe working practices
• Strong understanding of fabrication workflows and production pipelines
• Ideally leadership/mentoring experience in a workshop environment
• A confident communicator who can balance creativity, time and material constraints

Additional Information

• These roles are fixed term, for four to six months (based on our expected timelines for our upcoming projects) and are Wellington-based (Miramar).
• The pay rate for these roles is $38 to $42 per hour, depending on experience.
• These roles are full-time (42.5 hours per week)

Relocation assistance may be available for successful candidates based out of Wellington.

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

Applications close 14 March 2026

We can't wait to hear from you!

If you have any questions please reach out to [email protected] with any questions.

Additional Information

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.