Rosterer
Te Tūranga – The opportunity
At RNZ, we connect and inform New Zealanders through trusted journalism and content. Behind the scenes, our rostering function plays a critical role in ensuring our people are supported through accurate and effective workforce scheduling.
We're looking for a highly organised, detail-oriented,
lateral thinker to join our team in this part-time role. If you enjoy
problem-solving, thrive in a fast-paced environment, have great attention to
detail, and take pride in delivering excellent service, we'd love to hear from
you.
Te Mahi – About the job
This role sits in the Toitūtanga Business Sustainability Team and works closely with Payroll and Finance, supporting the development and maintenance of staff rosters. You will be a key point of contact for kaiwhakahaere and kaimahi with roster-related enquiries, proactively responding to changes and providing timely support.
Key responsibilities:
- Prepare, maintain and update staff rosters in accordance with operational requirements.
- Process roster amendments and communicate changes promptly and accurately.
- Respond to roster-related enquiries.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure data integrity within rostering systems.
- Monitor leave, availability and staffing requirements to support effective roster coverage.
- Contribute ideas and initiatives to improve rostering processes and systems.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure continuity and resilience within the rostering function.
- Support the Finance Team with financial administration as required.
Ōu Pūkenga - About You
- Experience in rostering, Payroll, Finance or a related role.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent attention to detail, with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer-focused approach.
- A proactive and adaptable mindset, with the ability to respond positively to changing operational needs.
- Confidence using rostering, payroll, and/or finance systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly MS Excel.
- A solutions-focused approach, with an interest in identifying opportunities to improve processes and ways of working.
If you enjoy bringing structure to complexity and want to be part of a team that supports the delivery of an essential public service, we encourage you to apply.
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.
- Salary in line with the living wage and matched KiwiSaver contributions up to 4%.
- Comprehensive parental leave over and above standard legislation.
- Flexible work options and additional leave provisions for some roles.
- 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 permanent part-time role of 48 hours per fortnight, based in Wellington.
Applications close: 21 June 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.