Morning Producer

Te Tūranga – The opportunity  

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

First Up with Nathan Rarere is looking for an experienced Producer who can join our morning team in Auckland and play a central role in RNZ’s morning news offering.

You’ll be in the control room overseeing First Up as it goes to air, then as required, you’ll support the Morning Report team as RNZ’s flagship morning news show goes to air. You’ll contribute to First Up’s vibrant story-telling, contributing ideas, helping to book guests and finding stories that aren’t being told elsewhere.

Working with some of the industry’s top talent and covering the highest profile stories in NZ and overseas, you will be committed to the highest standards of journalism and have a thorough understanding of national and international news. 

Ōu Pūkenga – About You

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

• Daily news and breaking news experience.
• Knowledge of national and international news and current affairs.
• Experience in live on-air radio production.
• 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 work under pressure with the ability to turn great ideas into compelling radio and online content.
• A commitment to working rostered shifts primarily in the mornings.

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, full-time role based in Auckland.

Applications close: Monday, 9 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 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.