Weekend Editor

Te Tūranga –The opportunity 

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 seeking an experienced editorial leader to manage RNZ National programming on weekends and public holidays. You will have oversight of two of our flagship shows – Saturday and Sunday Mornings – and drive audience growth for all weekend content across platforms. You will have a critical ear for high quality radio, a safe pair of hands with breaking news and be an effective people manager. This is a new role, ideal for an experienced radio manager who is future-focused and ready to lead change, in line with RNZ’s strategic goals and the Charter.

Ōu Pūkenga - About You

You will:

• Know what it takes to make outstanding radio
• Have the mana to inspire and effectively lead kaimahi every day
• Thrive under the pressure of handling breaking news 
• Support and put into practice RNZ’s audience focused strategic goals
• Be comfortable with working weekends and agreed public holidays
• Establish and foster constructive and high trust professional relationships across the organisation
  

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.  

Please note: A complete application includes your covering letter and a CV.

This is a permanent full-time role, 40 hours per week including Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday

Applications close: Wednesday 4th December 2024, 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.