Journalist - RNZ Pacific

Te Tūranga – The opportunity  

This is an opportunity to work at New Zealand’s award-winning public media company. As New Zealand’s award-winning public broadcaster RNZ aims to strengthen Aotearoa and the Pacific through informative, challenging and entertaining content.

Te Mahi – About the job

We’re looking for a talented journalist to report on important issues affecting Pacific communities in Aotearoa and across the region. In this role you will carry out research and interviews to gather news information, and to write, edit and voice news items and extended pieces on air and online. We are also seeking someone with on-air and news reading experience.

Ōu Pūkenga - About You

You will:

• Have a tertiary qualification in Journalism or equivalent work experience
• Bring accuracy, attention to detail, curiosity, speed, and creativity to your work
• Have some knowledge and a strong interest in the Pacific region, and issues affecting Pacific communities both in Aotearoa and across the region
• Be calm under pressure while working to tight deadlines
• Be flexible and able to commit to shift work
• Have a full driver licence
  

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 fixed-term, full-time role based in Auckland, ending December 2026.

Applications close: Tuesday 10 March 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 our 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.