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Te Tūranga – The opportunity 

This is an opportunity to develop your skills and improve on your craft at a unique organisation. 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

We’re looking for a talented newsreader to present news, weather and sport across RNZ National programmes, primarily Checkpoint with Lisa Owen and The Panel with Wallace Chapman. 

Ōu Pūkenga – About You

Working as part of a team in a high energy programming environment, you’ll need: 

• The experience to present live news bulletins on our platforms, with a strong engaging presence on air.

• The ability to gain an on-air pass at RNZ, with a broadcast quality voice, including strong Māori and Pacific pronunciation skills. 

• The ability to be calm under pressure while working to tight deadlines.

• A strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail in your preparation and on-air delivery.

• A commitment to working rostered shifts primarily in the afternoon and evenings.

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

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. 

This is a permanent, part-time role based in Auckland, Wellington, or Christchurch. 

Applications close: Sunday, 5 April 2026 unless filled prior. 

To apply for this role please complete your application on our careers site, including your covering letter and a CV. If applying through Seek you will be able to view and download a copy of the job description for this role after clicking Apply. 

If you'd like to speak to someone about this role, please get in touch with the recruitment team on [email protected].

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