Mō te tūnga | About the role
Do you love telling stories from te ao Māori with a Māori perspective? Want to be part of a kaupapa-driven team? Then we want to hear from you.

We’re looking for two Multimedia Journalists who can produce respected written news in both Te Reo Māori and English. Based in our East Tāmaki office, this is an exciting opportunity for junior or intermediate-level reporters to join our experienced and supportive newsroom.

You’ll bring a sharp eye for storytelling, strong writing skills, a digital-first mindset, and the confidence to shine on camera. If you're ready to develop a career in Māori journalism in a Digital-First newsroom at Whakaata Māori, with this could be your next big move!

Ngā kawenga matua | Key responsibilities

• Create news content in video, audio, and written formats.
• Integrate te reo Māori me ōna tikanga in all storytelling.
• Produce balanced, engaging stories across digital, social, and broadcast platforms.
• Confidently present live and recorded content on camera.
• Deliver timely updates from live events using digital tools.
• Collaborate to develop impactful, Māori-led story ideas.
• Build strong connections with Māori communities and stakeholders.
• Uphold tikanga Māori and report with cultural respect.
• Promote te ao Māori values and te reo revitalisation.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | What you’ll bring

• Fluent in te reo Māori and English, with strong communication skills in both languages.
• Confident using technology to produce compelling multi-platform content — especially for video and digital audiences.
• Confident being on camera. Experience in live reporting would be beneficial
• Strong research skills with the ability to produce accurate, balanced, and insightful journalism.
• Strong ties to te ao Māori, Māori communities and an understanding tikanga Māori, with the ability to report with cultural integrity.
• 1–3 years’ journalism experience, or equivalent, ideally reporting on issues relevant to Māori.
• Adaptable, resilient, and able to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom.
• Detail-oriented, ethical, and committed to journalistic excellence.
• Collaborative and community-focused, with a mindset grounded in audience engagement and positive representation.
• Holds a tertiary qualification in journalism, media, or communications (or equivalent experience), a full NZ driver's license, and the legal right to work in Aotearoa.

Ko wai mātou | Who we are
Whakaata Māori is Aotearoa New Zealand’s indigenous national broadcaster that inspires viewers to connect with te ao Māori through compelling and authentic Māori content. The network delivers a diverse range of educational, informative, and entertainment content that reflects the unique identity of Aotearoa, promoting an inclusive environment that fosters the growth and revitalisation of te reo me ngā tikanga Māori. Each day, Whakaata Māori reaches thousands of viewers through channels, Whakaata Māori and Te Reo and online entertainment platform Māori+. Our news site teaomaori.news connects people to the important Māori issues throughout the day.

Te Ao Māori News is the flagship news programme of Whakaata Māori, delivering news, current affairs and live coverage from a uniquely Māori perspective across multiple digital platforms. It serves as a platform for Māori voices, covering regional, national, and global stories that impact whānau, hapū, and iwi. With a strong commitment to te reo Māori me ōna tikanga, Te Ao Māori News prioritises narratives through a Māori lens, amplifies underrepresented issues, and upholds journalistic integrity while informing its audience.