Executive Producer, CheckPoint
Te Tūranga – The opportunity
An opportunity to work for RNZ with the aim of enriching, reflecting, connecting and developing life-long relationships with the communities of Aotearoa and the Pacific through informative, challenging and entertaining storytelling.
Te Mahi – About the job
As Executive Producer, you’ll lead editorial decision-making for RNZ’s flagship drive-time news programme. You’ll help set the news agenda, contributing to coverage of breaking news and major events, exclusive news stories and the stories that matter and fascinate New Zealanders. You’ll lead and mentor a talented team of producers and reporters. You’ll be comfortable making decisive editorial calls, developing people and talent and working collaboratively with other news leaders.
Ōu Pūkenga – About You
Leading and working as part of a team in a high energy programming environment, you’ll need:
- A recognised journalism qualification or equivalent industry experience, with a strong track record in news and current affairs.
- Extensive experience leading and delivering high-quality daily news or current affairs programmes in a fast-paced newsroom environment that informs, engages and grows audiences.
- Strong experience leading teams through breaking news and complex editorial situations with confidence and composure.
- Significant expertise in reporting, producing and delivering national and international news stories.
- Sound knowledge of media law, editorial standards and journalistic ethics, with excellent editorial judgement.
- Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, resources and competing priorities effectively.
- Demonstrated leadership and coaching capability, with a passion for developing high-performing teams.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, fostering collaboration across teams and stakeholders.
- A resilient, proactive and adaptable approach, with the ability to thrive under pressure, respond to evolving stories and support the growth of others.
Ngā Hua – What we offer
At RNZ, you’ll be joining a passionate team who love what they do and are committed to making a difference. We offer:
- A chance to shape the national conversation and serve our audience
- A friendly, welcoming and inclusive culture.
- Regular development and training opportunities for our people.
- Matched KiwiSaver contributions up to 4%.
- Comprehensive parental leave over and above standard legislation.
- Flexible work options and additional leave provisions for some roles.
- Wellbeing support, including access to a confidential guidance and counselling services.
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, full-time role based in Auckland.
Applications close: Monday, 20 July 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 jobs@rnz.co.nz.
RNZ is committed to the principles and practices of Equal Employment Opportunity and welcomes applicants reflecting New Zealand’s cultural and ethnic diversity.