Senior Journalist, Auckland

4 days ago


Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Radio New Zealand International Full time

An opportunity to work at New Zealand's 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 an experienced and enthusiastic senior journalist with demonstrable experience with breaking news and a track record of breaking original stories for radio, current affairs programmes and digital and social media platforms.

Your experience working at a senior level will mean that you are organised, efficient and reliable, using your initiative to report on a mix of stories that matter, along with strong, comprehensive coverage of breaking news in the Auckland region.

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

You will:

  • Have superior writing, interviewing and live broadcasting skills.
  • Be a skilled digital reporter.
  • Have experience working as a journalist at a senior level.
  • Bring accuracy, attention to detail, curiosity and creativity to your work.
  • File written, audio and visual content to tight radio and digital deadlines.
  • Understand the issues affecting Auckland.
  • Be flexible and able to commit to shift work.
Ngā Hua: What we offer
  • A welcoming and inclusive team/organisation.
  • Development and regular training opportunities for our people.
  • Will match an employee's KiwiSaver contribution up to 4%.
  • Additional leave provisions for some roles and the option to buy extra leave.
  • Comprehensive parental leave over and above standard legislation.
  • RNZ supports work/life balance for our people including working from home initiatives where possible.
  • 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.

Applications close: Tuesday 8th April, 2025 unless filled prior.

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

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