Since first working on Queenstown's Winter Festival in 2007, Mr Heasman has moved up the ranks to become production manager, this year being his third in the role.
Each year, he splits his time between Queenstown and his home country of Scotland, where he works in similar roles for festivals such as the Fringe in Edinburgh.
"I do feel like I'm living two lives. It's always hard because I leave here for a wee bit longer than I leave home.
"I'm lucky enough not to be stuck in one place - that would be a bit rubbish."
He spends about four months in New Zealand from April to July, then returns to Scotland in time for the festival season.
As production manager, he was responsible for bringing together the many elements of the 10-day festival, from overseeing construction to communicating with volunteers and suppliers, to make sure it ran as smoothly as possible.
"I get the pleasure of dealing with everybody about everything."
A further breakdown revealed Mr Heasman's comment was not too far from the truth, as he ran through a seemingly inexhaustible list of building contacts, scaffolding suppliers, laundry businesses, marquee hirers, sign companies and food and beverage suppliers.
"I've got to run between all the different parts of the festival and make sure everyone is happy. It's enjoyably hectic."
Then, following each event, he was responsible for making sure everything was dismantled and returned the right people.
When he first worked for the festival, in 2007, he was a member of the production crew, then became a night event manager, which led to his present position.
Having this background he said he knew the festival inside out.
"Of course, the theory is never ask someone to do something you wouldn't do yourself - and I've done most of what I'm asking people to do."
For someone who darted off in the opposite direction to the sun, Mr Heasman admitted one of the biggest challenges of his job and Winter Festival, was staging events at the worst possible time for weather.
"We have to be prepared to work in uncomfortable conditions, and just keep upbeat about it.
"At my very first festival, in 2007, the opening party had to move to its postponement date. That year there was particularly bad snow."
Nevertheless, Queenstown's Winter Festival remained a firm favourite and a highlight of his year.
"It's definitely one of my favourites and it's always a privilege to get asked to come back.
"Nothing else seems to do it all in 10 days like festival. It gives you a bit of everything."
