Journalist, Wellington

Te Tūranga – The opportunity

This is 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 looking for a journalist with demonstrable experience with breaking news and a track record of original stories for radio, current affairs programmes and digital and social media platforms.

Your experience will mean that you are organised, efficient and reliable, using your initiative to report on a mix of stories that matter.

You will be ready to hit the road, relying on key contacts and sources to drive story ideas and deliver first-class journalism.

Ōu Pūkenga - About You

You will:

• Have superior writing, interviewing and live broadcasting skills
• Be a skilled reporter
• Have experience working as a journalist
• Bring accuracy, attention to detail, curiosity, speed, and creativity to your work
• File written, audio and visual content to tight radio and digital deadlines
• Understand the issues affecting the Wellington region and the lower North Island
• Be flexible and able to commit to shift work
• Must have a full driver licence

Ngā Hua: What we offer

• A welcoming and inclusive team and 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 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 Wellington, ending February 2027. 

Applications close: Sunday 15 February 2026 unless filled prior.

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.