Announcer/Podcaster

Te Nehenehenui Trust; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Nehenehenui invites applications for an Announcer / Podcaster. This permanent, full-time role is based in our Te Kūiti and/or Hamilton Office, and offers an opportunity to shape modern Māori media while preserving Maniapoto stories.

You will produce radio, podcasts and digital content, craft stories reflecting Maniapoto voice, and grow audience engagement with rangatahi. Applicants should have strong te reo Māori, broadcasting experience, a NZ driver licence, and a commitment to tikanga Māori

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in te reo Māori (Level 7)
• Qualification and/or demonstrated experience in broadcasting, content creation and/or media
• Full New Zealand Driver Licence
• Strong understanding of tikanga Māori and kaupapa Māori environments
• Experience engaging with Māori and community audiences

Responsibilities

• Producing high-quality radio, podcast and digital content
• Developing engaging stories that reflect the voice and identity of Maniapoto
• Converting live broadcast content into podcasts and on-demand media
• Growing audience engagement, particularly amongst rangatahi
• Managing content planning, recording, editing and production schedules
• Engaging with whānau, hapū, iwi and hapori stakeholders
• Representing TNN Media professionally at community and iwi events
• Maintaining strong cultural integrity, tikanga and te reo Māori across all content

Skills

Te reo Māori

Broadcasting

Content creation

Driver license

Tikanga Māori

Community engagement

Education

Broadcasting qualification

Job description

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Announcer/Podcaster (Permanent, Full Time)

Te Nehenehenui

Te Pūtake | About Us

Te Nehenehenui (TNN) is the Post Settlement Governance Entity for Maniapoto. TNN is responsible for the management of assets to meet the needs and aspirations of our people and to provide for future generations.

Tūranga Mahi | Position Overview

Are you a natural storyteller with strong te reo Māori, a passion for broadcasting, and a commitment to kaupapa Māori?

TNN Media is seeking an energetic and talented Announcer / Podcaster to create compelling content that amplifies the voice of Maniapoto and connects with audiences across radio, podcast and digital platforms. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape modern Māori media while preserving and promoting the stories, identity, culture and aspirations of Maniapoto and Te Nehenehenui.

This is a permanent, full-time role and is based either in our Te Kūiti and/or Hamilton Office.

As an Announcer / Podcaster, you will produce engaging and culturally grounded content that informs, entertains and inspires. Working within the TNN Media team, you will create content for live broadcasts, convert content into on-demand formats, and help grow audience engagement across multiple channels.

Key responsibilities:

• Producing high-quality radio, podcast and digital content

• Developing engaging stories that reflect the voice and identity of Maniapoto

• Converting live broadcast content into podcasts and on-demand media

• Growing audience engagement, particularly amongst rangatahi

• Managing content planning, recording, editing and production schedules

• Engaging with whānau, hapū, iwi and hapori stakeholders

• Representing TNN Media professionally at community and iwi events

• Maintaining strong cultural integrity, tikanga and te reo Māori across all content

Ngā Pūkenga | Skill/Role Requirements

• Advanced proficiency in te reo Māori (Level 7 qualification or equivalent proficiency)

• Relevant qualification and/or demonstrated experience in broadcasting, content creation and/or media

• Full New Zealand Driver Licence

• Strong understanding of tikanga Māori and kaupapa Māori environments

• Experience engaging with Māori and community audiences

This is a permanent, full-time role and is based either in our Te Kūiti or Hamilton Office.

To apply for this role, you must have permanent work rights with no restrictions to work in New Zealand.

If you have proven experience in a similar Announcer and/or Podcaster role, we would love to hear from you.