Senior Journalist, Auckland

Te Tūranga –The opportunity 

We’re on the lookout for an experienced Senior Journalist to join our Auckland newsroom — someone who knows how to write compelling stories for our radio, digital, and social platforms and who is enthusiastic about breaking news.

Te Mahi – About the job

This is a chance to make a real impact in the Auckland region, covering the stories that matter most to New Zealanders. You’ll be confident chasing leads, have a strong and up to date list of local contacts, and have proven experience delivering high quality journalism across multiple platforms.

Ōu Pūkenga - About You

• 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
  

In return you'll be part of a team that is passionate about what they do, and who are proud to be part of an organisation who provide comprehensive, independent, trusted regional and national news and current affairs.

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: Sunday May 18th 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.