Studio Operator
Te Tūranga – The opportunity
RNZ aims to develop a life-long relationship with all the people of Aotearoa by enriching, reflecting and connecting the communities of Aotearoa and the Pacific through informative, challenging and entertaining storytelling.
Te Mahi – About the job
Join RNZ’s on‑air team as a Studio Operator in Wellington and help bring our programmes to life. This role offers a variety of work that includes operating studio equipment, ingesting content for web, providing creative assistance to the overall production and presentation of radio and multimedia programmes, as well as opportunities to support our specialist sound and Master control operators.
Ōu Pūkenga - About You
To be successful in the role, you’ll have:
- A background in audio, with a proven track record as a Studio Operator in live radio and/or Audio Engineering
- Flexibility to be available across a 24/7 operation including weekends and public holidays
- Good understanding and skills in audio production
- Competent IT skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to work alone and as a collaborative team member
We’re looking to give experience to operators new to the studio environment as well as bring in people with specialist sound engineering experience and expertise in master control room.
Ngā Hua - What we offer
- A welcoming and inclusive team/organisation
- Development and training opportunities
- Will match an employee’s 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
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 a full-time, fixed term role for 12 months, based in Wellington.
Applications close: Sunday, 5 April 2026, 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.