Morning Report Presenter & Journalist

Te Tūranga – The opportunity  

Step into the spotlight with RNZ, New Zealand’s award-winning public media organisation. We’re on a mission to inform, challenge, and entertain Aotearoa and the Pacific through powerful storytelling and high-quality journalism.

This is your chance to shape the national conversation. As co-host of Morning Report, you’ll be covering the biggest stories and breaking news, holding the powerful to account, and bringing compelling interviews to life.

Your voice will guide New Zealanders through the headlines, both the lighter heartwarming stories, and the more hard-hitting exclusives. With your sharp interviewing skills and engaging presence, you’ll help grow Morning Report’s reach and impact across the motu.

Te Mahi – About the job

This is a high-profile role for someone who thrives under pressure, commands the mic, and knows how to ask the questions that matter. You’ll be setting the news agenda each morning, delivering stories that resonate with our diverse and discerning audience.

You’ll bring:

• Top-tier journalistic standards
• Confidence and a commanding presence live on air
• Be calm and effective under pressure
• Deep knowledge of politics, economics, sport and international affairs
• A talent for finding the human angle in every story whether it's serious or light-hearted
• Digitally savvy, with a strong understanding of using online tools to better attract new and expanded audiences to RNZ

Ōu Pūkenga - About You

Reporting to the Editor, News Programmes, you’ll be part of a passionate, high-performing team committed to excellence and exceeding the expectations of our audience every single morning.

You'll be someone who:

• Delivers an engaging experience for our audiences both on air and on-line.
• Loves telling the stories that matter from breaking news to interviewing every day kiwis doing really interesting things
• Can simplify the complex and connect with everyday New Zealanders
• Confident behind a microphone and on camera
• Thrives on performance and creating compelling listening experiences

If you’re ready to be the voice that wakes up the nation, we want to hear from you.

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 the public good
• A friendly, welcoming and inclusive culture.
• Regular development and training opportunities for our people.
• Competitive salary and matched KiwiSaver contributions up to 4%.
• Comprehensive parental leave over and above standard legislation.
• 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 full-time role based in either Auckland or Wellington.

Applications close: Friday October 31, 2025 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.