Digital Team Lead - Large Format Print

You’ll be close to the action every day—driving workflow, solving production issues in real time, and keeping output running smoothly in a fast-paced environment. A practical, inclusive leadership style is essential, along with the ability to balance quality, pace, and team support.

Why this role stands out

• Permanent Mon–Fri 6:00am–2:30pm shift – early finish and work/life balance

• Lead a small digital print team (2 direct reports)

• Real ownership of workflow, output, and quality

• Modern large format and flatbed print equipment

• Stable, long-standing NZ manufacturer with steady demand

• Support the wider production and internal team with strong workflow structure

The opportunity

You’ll take full ownership of the digital print area.

This is a lead-from-the-floor role. You’ll stay hands-on with production while guiding a small team to deliver accurate, on-time, high-quality output every day.

You’ll work in a business that values craft, consistency, and doing the job properly.

What you’ll do

• Run daily digital print production across large format and flatbed equipment (Mimaki, HP, SwissQprint or similar)

• Own workflow, job prioritisation, and production scheduling

• Deliver accurate, high-quality print output on time

• Lead, support, and develop a small team

• Troubleshoot print and file issues to reduce downtime

• Manage substrates, inks, and consumables to keep production flowing

• Work closely with production, sales, and customer service teams

• Prepare artwork using Adobe Illustrator and RIP software

• Maintain strict colour accuracy and consistency across all work

About you

You are already working as a Digital Print Team Lead / Supervisor, or are a Senior Digital Printer ready for a leadership-focused role.

You bring:

• Strong experience in digital print production (large format / flatbed)

• Confidence leading small teams in a fast-paced environment

• Hands-on technical ability across print machinery

• Strong Adobe Illustrator and RIP workflow skills (essential)

• Solid understanding of colour management (CMYK, Pantone, consistency control)

• Calm, organised approach under pressure

• Natural leadership on the floor

Bonus experience:

• Laser cutting or finishing equipment exposure

• Experience improving workflow or production efficiency

Apply now

If you’re an experienced Digital Printer looking for a stable, hands-on leadership role with early starts, strong ownership, and a capable team — we’d like to hear from you.

Press APPLY NOW with your updated CV. Your contact for this role is Chanelle at Kings Recruitment cha•••••@kingsrecruitment.co.nz (click to connect)

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to every applicant. However, successful candidates selected for interview will be contacted within 7 working days.

Applicants must hold a valid New Zealand work visa to be considered for this role.