Head of Podcasts

1 week ago

Auckland City, New Zealand NZME Full time

**THE OPPORTUNITY**:
We’re looking for a Head of Podcasts to drive audience growth and commercial success across our podcast and vodcast platforms for the New Zealand Herald.

This is a unique chance to shape our podcasting future: from developing commissioning strategies and managing production pipelines, to getting hands-on with scripting and editing when needed. If you're passionate about storytelling, thrive in a fast-paced multimedia newsroom, and love the buzz of leading creative talent - this is the role for you.

**HOW YOU'LL DO IT**:

- ** Lead and inspire**: Manage and coach a talented team of producers, editors and presenters across podcasts and vodcasts, ensuring alignment with NZ Herald's newsroom mission and ethics.
- **Craft and create**: Oversee scripting, production and editing - and jump in hands-on when needed to maintain premium quality.
- **Collaborate cross-functionally**: Work with content, video, marketing, and commercial teams to build seamless workflows and deliver engaging, multi-platform content.
- **Innovate fearlessly**: Champion fresh formats, integrate video and written storytelling, and explore interactive and immersive content approaches.
- **Analyse and evolve**: Use audience insights, analytics and research to guide strategy, improve engagement, and continually optimise performance.
- **Plan and prioritise**: Manage budgets and timelines, and ensure a balanced pipeline of high, mid and low production content.
- **Stay ahead of the curve**: Track global podcast trends to keep NZ Herald at the forefront of audio innovation.

**ABOUT YOU**:

- You have significant newsroom and/or digital broadcasting experience, and understand the technical, editorial and creative aspects of multimedia storytelling.
- You’re an exceptional communicator who builds trust, updates regularly and collaborates across departments with ease.
- You thrive on teamwork and create a culture where others are empowered and supported to do their best work.
- You lead with purpose - coaching, mentoring and championing excellence in every project.
- You’re audience-obsessed - using data and instinct to deliver content people genuinely want to hear and share.
- You’re solutions-focused, adaptable, and confident working at pace in a changing environment.

**WHAT’S ON OFFER**:
In return, we offer the chance to work with the best in the business on award-winning brands and titles in an environment where we foster diversity and inclusion. At NZME our culture is second to none, where innovation and fun is the norm, and you’re encouraged to bring your whole self to work.

Your workplace will be in central Auckland in a modern well-equipped office that boasts radio studios, newsroom hubs, multiple breakout areas and our popular iHeart Lounge that hosts a variety of internal events. You’ll have access to a range of discounted products and services, development opportunities and be a key member of a high performing team

**_ All applicants will be asked about their working rights in New Zealand. E.g., Citizen, resident, visa, no visa etc._

  • Iheartradio Content Director

    2 weeks ago

    Auckland City, New Zealand NZME Full time

    **THE OPPORTUNITY**: Are you ready to revolutionise the audio landscape? At NZME, we're on a mission to become Number One in Audio, and we need a visionary Content Director to lead the charge. You'll be at the forefront of our transition from 'Radio' to 'Audio.' Working closely with the Head of Digital Audio, you'll craft and execute strategies that deliver...

  • Operations Coordinator and Music Director

    1 week ago

    Auckland City, New Zealand NZME Full time

    The Operations Coordinator and Music Director will work with the KICK team to create industry leading radio shows and podcasts for a 16-24 year old audience, including planning all the day-to-day output and agenda of talent and guests. We’re looking for a collaborative, detail-oriented and organised programmer with a strong background in music directing...

  • Head of Principal Gifts

    2 weeks ago

    Auckland City, New Zealand University of Auckland Full time

    **Job Description**: **Waipapa Taumata Rau** **| The University of Auckland** The University of Auckland occupies a unique position in Aotearoa New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific. It is New Zealand’s largest university with over 40,000 students and an international centre of learning and academic excellence. The University of Auckland is the largest...

  • Funding Advisor

    22 hours ago

    Auckland CBD, New Zealand Mana Recruitment Full time

    Location: Wellington or AucklandStart Date: Dec 2025/Jan 2026Reporting to: Associate Head of Funding - PeopleAre you passionate about podcasts, radio, or creative production?Want to help amplify diverse voices across Aotearoa?  This could be your next big move.NZ On Air is all about supporting content that reflects who we are as a nation. We invest in...

  • Professor and Deputy Head of School, Science

    2 weeks ago

    Auckland City, New Zealand Auckland University of Technology Full time

    **Bring **your innovative energy and vision to help develop Science at AUT**: - **Lead collaboration, research and teaching across disciplines**: - ** Seeking academic expertise in the **biomedical science, medical diagnostics or related-biology fields** As one of the world's top 50 young universities and New Zealand's newest, Auckland University of...

  • Head of School, Allied Health

    2 weeks ago

    Auckland City, New Zealand Auckland University of Technology Full time

    **Seeking authentic, visionary academic and people leadership**: - ** Foster a distinct school identity and drive transformational goals**: - ** Champion diversity, inclusion, and equity in quality of experiences for students and staff**: - ** 5-year fixed-term appointment, based at AUT's North Shore** **Akoranga Campus** As one of the world's top 100...

  • Head of Planning

    2 weeks ago

    Auckland City, New Zealand University of Auckland Full time

    Company Description **Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland** - The University of Auckland is Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading University. It employs over 6,000 academic and professional staff to support over 42,000 students making us one of NZ’s largest employers._ Our significant Property Portfolio represents a vibrant, valuable, and complex...

  • Head of Performance and Monitoring

    5 days ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand Ministry of Education NZ Full time

    Job Type: Permanent- Location: Wellington, NZ**Help shape the future of Education** - We work to _**_shape _**_an _**_education _**_system that delivers _**_equitable_**_ and _**_excellent outcomes_** Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. While we work in different groups...

  • Head of School, Community and Public Health

    2 weeks ago

    Auckland City, New Zealand Auckland University of Technology Full time

    **Exciting leadership opportunity focused on community engagement, strategic innovation and academic excellence**: - **Foster a distinct school identity and drive transformational goals**: - ** Seeking an authentic, visionary academic and people leader**: - ** 5-year fixed-term appointment, based at AUT's South Campus in Manukau** As one of the world's...

  • Head of Transformation Management Office, Auckland

    1 week ago

    Auckland City, New Zealand Auckland University of Technology Full time

    Opportunities for professional development - Flexible working options to support your work-life balance - Full time, fixed term 18 month role based in Auckland CBD **About AUT** Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is dynamic and vibrant organisation with a hugely diverse body of students, staff and partners. We are a socially driven university with...