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.

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

Our technicians apply a range of crafting skills to create products at a high, accurate and consistent standard in a collaborative work environment.

What you'll do:

•  Create silicon, plaster and fibreglass molds from 3D printed and handcrafted pieces - including multipart molds for complex shapes and undercuts
• Manufacture prop & set piece molds for production replication
• Quality control, testing and repairs
• Collaborate with other members of the wider workshop  crew  to ensure we deliver on the client's briefs

We're looking for people with:

• A strong range of hand/machine crafting abilities, and knowledge of product creation - and ideally 3 years of experience in mold making, fibreglassing and urethane casting
• Experience working safely with chemicals
• Great time management and attention to detail to ensure a quality product is delivered on time
• The ability to communicate effectively

You can find out more in our job description here.

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 $30.84 to $37.70 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 17 March 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.