Journalist

Te Tūranga The opportunity

This is an opportunity to work at New Zealands award-winning public media company. RNZ aims to provide comprehensive independent trusted regional and national news and current affairs.

Te Mahi About the job

RNZ is looking for ajournalist with demonstrable experience with breaking news and a track record of original stories for radio current affairs programmes and digital and social media platforms.

Your experiencewill mean that you are organised efficient and reliable using your initiative to report on a mix of stories that matter.

You will be ready to hit the road relying on key contacts and sources to drive story ideas and deliver first-class journalism.

ŌuPūkenga- About You

You will:

• Have superior writing interviewing and live broadcasting skills
  

• Be a skilled reporter
  

• Have experience working as a journalist
  

• Bring accuracy attention to detail curiosity speed and creativity to your work
  

• File written audio and visual content to tight radio and digital deadlines
  

• Understand the issues affecting the Wellingtonregion and the lower North Island
  

• Be flexible and able to commit to shift work

• Must have a full driver licence

  
  

NgāHua: What we offer

• A welcoming and inclusive team/organisation
  

• Development and training opportunities
  

• Will match an employees KiwiSaver contribution up to 4%
  

• Comprehensive parental leave over and above standard legislation
  

• Comprehensive wellbeing support including access to a confidential support guidance and counselling service

  
  

Te Ahurea Our Culture

At RNZ we are committed to fostering an inclusive and constructive culture. This means creating a place where our people feel like they belong and can do their best work. We do this through our attitudes; Be Bold Better Every Day and Extend Manaakitanga.

This is apermanentfull-time role based in Wellington.

Applications close:Sunday 20September 2026unless filled prior.

Ifyoudlike to speak to someone about this role pleaseget in touchwithour recruitment teamon

RNZ is committed to the principles and practices of Equal Employment Opportunity and welcomes applicants reflecting New Zealands cultural and ethnic diversity.