At Whakaata Māori, we are fuelled by a deep passion for our unique stories and heritage. We believe that our cultural roots are a powerful force that can transcend time, connecting us to our past, present, and future all at once. Our journey began with Tāne, whose bravery and vision allowed him to bring light to a dark world. In the same spirit, we are on a mission to illuminate the world with our powerful and diverse storytelling. Just like Tamarereti’s waka, Puna Ariki, we are moving towards a new horizon.
Our team is a diverse and dynamic crew that works together to showcase the brilliance of our heritage. We are committed to preserving our cultural treasures while also navigating the currents of modern times. Every day, we work tirelessly to create stories that inspire and enlighten, so that our mokopuna and future generations can thrive and succeed in Aotearoa.
Te āheinga | The opportunity
The News and Current Affairs Editor is responsible for delivering a credible and respected Māori news and current affairs service, firmly grounded in our values and focused on achieving audience and kaihoe (staff) goals. Providing Māori news and current affairs is essential to how we achieve our Te Huapae outcomes, serving as a primary platform for audiences to engage with te reo me ngā tikanga Māori.
As a member of Te Taurapa, (Leadership Team) this role oversees the translation of strategic directives into practical plans, manages day-to-day operations, monitors team performance, fosters cross-team collaboration, optimises resources, and ensures compliance with organisational policies.
He kōrero mō te tūranga | About the role
The News and Current Affairs Editor:
- Consistently delivers accurate, insightful, engaging, culturally rich, and high-quality news and current affairs content, that meets audience needs and upholds Whakaata Māori standards.
- Ensures Whakaata Maori organisation’s strategic vision is fully realised, with clear and aligned direction across all leadership teams.
- Successfully delivers waka-related strategies such as Digital-first, Reo, Business Continuity.
- Effectively integrates te reo Māori and tikanga Māori in all content, resulting in increased appreciation and respect for Māori culture and values.
He kōrero mōu ake | About you
- A minimum of 10 year’s experience in delivering news and current affairs content and programming and preference from a te ao Māori perspective.
- Good working knowledge and experience across the end-to-end news content production processes.
- Strong creative and editorial judgement to ensure high-quality and fit-for-purpose news production, aligned to the goals and priorities of Whakaata Māori.
- 5+ years of experience in a senior leadership support role.
- Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills, with a focus on collaboration, creativity, and results.
- Experience in navigating complex political and cultural landscapes, with a deep understanding of tikanga Māori.
- Proficiency in te reo Māori, or a strong commitment to learning the language, is highly desirable.
Tā mātou tāpaetanga | What we offer
- 5 weeks annual leave accrual after 12 months service
- We offer investment in your development
- Free parking
Our kaihoe consistently tell us they work here because they believe in our kaupapa, come join our team. We’ll be reviewing CV’s as we receive them, so apply today.