Photographer & Videographer

Photographer & Videographer – Northlight Studios Ltd Location: Whangārei, Northland (travel within Northland and Auckland required) Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time About the Role Northlight Studios Ltd is seeking a skilled and experienced Photographer & Videographer to join our Whangārei-based team. This is a permanent, full-time position, offering a guaranteed minimum of 32 hours per week, with the potential to increase to 40 hours per week depending on workload. You will provide professional photography and videography services across three key areas: • Cultural weddings and events (particularly South Asian communities) • Education sector (ECEs, kindergartens, schools) • Corporate and commercial clients (local businesses, branding) Key Tasks and Responsibilities • Capture high-quality photo and video content across events, educational settings, and corporate projects • Operate DSLR/mirrorless cameras, drones, lighting, audio, and video equipment • Post-produce images and video using Adobe Creative Suite (Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere Pro) • Coordinate with clients to plan shoots and ensure high satisfaction • Maintain cultural responsiveness and professionalism, particularly when working with children, whānau, and diverse communities • Support marketing content creation (e.g., social media clips, promotional videos) • Travel across Northland and Auckland for on-location shoots • Maintain and back up digital files and care for equipment Work Hours • 32 hours per week • Occasional early starts, evenings, or weekends required for weddings or school events Minimum Skills, Qualifications and Experience • A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Photography, Visual Media, or a closely related creative field • At least 5 years of relevant photography/videography industry experience • Proficiency with professional photography and videography equipment • Experience with editing software (Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere Pro) • Current drone licence for photography • A strong, diverse portfolio covering event, portrait, and corporate photography • Full NZ driver’s licence, or ability to convert an overseas licence • Excellent time management and communication skills • Ability to communicate in one or more South Asian languages (such as Hindi, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam or Urdu) to support client engagement at cultural events – additional languages are a bonus • High level of cultural competency and ability to engage with tamariki, schools, and multicultural communities How to Apply To apply, please email your CV, portfolio, and a brief cover letter to katie@northlight.co.nz.