Kaiurungi Kaupapa Director of Content

1 week ago


Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Māori Television Full time
Posted: 01/08/2023

Closing Date: 01/09/2023

Job Type:
Permanent - Full Time

Location:
Tāmaki Makaurau | Auckland

Job Category:
Te Pae Urungi | Executive & Directors

Kaiurungi Kaupapa


At Whakaata Māori, our passion is to inspire viewers to connect with te ao Māori through authentic and compelling Māori content.

We are seeking an exceptional Kaiurungi Kaupapa | Director of Content to drive our efforts in pushing the boundaries of storytelling and connecting diverse audiences to the richness of Māori language and culture.


This is a rare opportunity to lead a team of passionate professionals and build a fit-for-purpose commissioning model that delivers impactful content tailored to the specific needs of our target audiences.

As an inspiring leader, you will play a crucial role in driving the revitalisation of te reo Māori and fostering a greater appreciation and understanding of Māori culture.

You possess deep respect for the communities we serve and have a strategic and insightful approach to leadership.

Your passion for the Media and Broadcasting sector will ensure Whakaata Māori delivers on our mission, while your extensive senior leadership experience will have included working with Boards, government bodies, and other major broadcasting, television, or film production stakeholders.


As an accomplished communicator, decision-maker, and positive collaborator, you have the commercial acumen to formulate and implement strategy while engaging and influencing your team.

Ideally, you will also have experience working in a kaupapa Māori organisation and be comfortable working in a bilingual environment, with fluency in te reo Māori being preferred.


About Whakaata Māori**Whakaata Māori is Aotearoa New Zealand's indigenous national broadcaster that inspires viewers to connect with te ao Māori through compelling and authentic Māori content. The network delivers a diverse range of educational, informative, and entertainment content that reflects the unique identity of Aotearoa, promoting an inclusive environment that fosters the growth and revitalisation of te reo me ngā tikanga Māori. Each day, Whakaata Māori reaches thousands of viewers through channels, Whakaata Māori and Te Reo and online entertainment platform Māori+. Our news site connects people to the important Māori issues throughout the day.

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