Music Scheduler/Cataloguer, Casual

Te Tūranga – The opportunity  

Do you love classical music and data entry? Are you creative yet precise? RNZ Concert is looking for a casual music scheduler / cataloguer to help deliver a warm and engaging classical music playlist to our listeners. You will know and love a broad range of classical and related music and use that knowledge to help you in this casual role. 

Te Mahi – About the job

We’re looking for someone to help catalogue, and schedule music that shapes the sound of our radio station. 

• Catalogue and maintain an extensive music library, ensuring accurate data and classification. 
• Schedule music content for RNZ Concert using Music Master scheduling software (we will train you). 
• Ensure balance, flow, and audience relevance in music programming. 
• Liaise with the wider Concert team to support station identity and strategic direction. 
• Maintain documentation and assist with compliance reporting as needed. 

We work to a weekly deadline, but there is some flexibility about when you do the work to meet the deadline. 

Ōu Pūkenga - About You

• Deep knowledge and passion for a wide range of classical and related music genres, including New Zealand and international composers, musicians, and producers. 
• Experience in programming concerts, making playlists or otherwise curating a successful music listening experience for others is an advantage. 
• You are good at learning new software and quickly become a confident user of these tools. 
• You have an eye for detail and accuracy. You may have experience in data entry, cataloging or proof reading. 
• Familiarity with the musical repertoire and programming of RNZ Concert an advantage. 
• Tech-savvy. Familiarity and comfort with computer databases and cataloguing systems. 
• Previous experience with classical music repertoire / programming for audiences is highly desirable. 
• Sound artistic judgment 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively. 

Ngā Hua: What we offer

• A friendly, welcoming and inclusive team/organisation.
• Development and regular training opportunities for our people.
• Competitive salary.
• Will match an employee’s KiwiSaver contribution up to 4%.
• Additional leave provisions for some roles and the option to buy extra leave.
• Comprehensive parental leave over and above standard legislation.
• RNZ supports work/life balance for our people including working from home initiatives where possible.
• 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 casual role based in Wellington, working on an as and when needed basis. You’ll be supporting the development and implementation RNZ Concert’s strategy. 

Applications close:  Sunday 8th June, 2025 unless filled prior.  

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.