Te Tūranga – The Opportunity
We’re looking for a Chief Audio Officer who will have an immediate high impact. You’ll bring extensive audio leadership experience and an ambition to grow audiences on live radio, on-demand and digital platforms. Reporting directly to the CEO, you’ll work across the organisation, collaborating with the wider executive team, to ensure our audio offering continues to evolve, connect and inspire New Zealanders.
Te Mahi – About the job
You’ll be responsible for making sure our programming is relevant, topical and engaging, working with our on-air talent, wider RNZ teams and Tumu Māori, ensuring the audio strategy aligns with our Charter to create positive change for our audience and kaimahi.
You’ll collaborate widely across RNZ to help us stay at the forefront of innovation. Leading by example and with purpose, you’ll champion high standards, nurture a strong culture, and support your teams in bringing to life the voices and stories that really matter to Aotearoa.
To read the RNZ Charter, please visit RNZ : charter
Ōu Pūkenga - About You
You’ll bring a depth of experience in audio from live listening to digital and on-demand, along with a proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams over a number of years at a senior to executive level.
You’ll understand what it takes to grow audience trust and engagement in a competitive media environment, and you’ll be as comfortable with strategic business planning as you are with the more creative side of content.
We’re looking for someone who is collaborative, decisive and committed to the role of public media. A strong sense of purpose, sound judgment, and a love of audio storytelling are a must.
Some of the experience we are looking for:
- Proven success leading audio brands and teams at a senior level
- Deep expertise in live broadcast and digital audio content
- Demonstrated ability to grow audiences in a competitive market
- Proven capability in programming, production and branding.
Ngā Hua: What we offer
This is a new executive leadership opportunity for someone to have real impact and shape the voice of RNZ for years to come. You’ll join a creative and passionate team, in a culture that values innovation, inclusion and creating outstanding public media that matters.
We offer:
- A friendly, welcoming and inclusive team/organisation.
- Development and regular training opportunities for our people.
- 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 where possible.
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 Auckland
Applications close: Sunday, 17th August 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 [email protected]
RNZ is committed to the principles and practices of Equal Employment Opportunity and welcomes applicants reflecting New Zealand’s cultural and ethnic diversity.
