He kura whakaaio rangi, ko Hawaikirangi e tū nei! 

He kura whakaaio whenua, ko Hawaikitangata e tau nei! 

Tēnei a Whakaata Māori, he whare pāpāho e aru nei i te pae tawhiti kia mauriora te reo Māori!  

Mō te tūnga | About the role 

We are seeking a Kaiārahi Reo | Reo Advisor to provide expert support in te reo Māori quality assurance, translation, subtitling, and reo/tikanga initiatives across Whakaata Māori. This role plays a vital part in ensuring our content is linguistically accurate, culturally grounded, and aligned with our organisational reo standards. 

This is a 12-month fixed-term full-time position, based at our head office in East Tāmaki. 

Ngā kawenga matua | Key responsibilities 

• Deliver high-quality translation and subtitling across platforms 

• Develop and implement te reo Māori quality assurance standards 

• Provide reo guidance to teams across the organisation 

• Collaborate with content teams to ensure accurate, authentic reo use 

• Support internal and external reo and tikanga initiatives 

• Monitor, proof, review and maintain linguistic accuracy in content 

• Contribute to organisational development and cultural uplift 

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | What you’ll bring 

• Strong foundation in te reo Māori me ōna tikanga 

• Bachelor’s degree in Te Reo Māori (essential) 

• 3+ years experience in translation, interpretation, or similar work 

• Experience delivering accurate translations under tight deadlines 

• High-level relationship management and communication skills 

• Ability to develop guidelines, templates, and training for reo standards 

• Excellent problem-solving, attention to detail, and time management 

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. 

Tono mai ināianei | Apply now 
If you’re ready to lead change with purpose and heart, we want to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter telling us why you're the right person for this role. 

Please note: We will be reviewing applications as they come through before our shutdown period commences in less than 2 weeks. The recruitment process will then resume in the new year.