Mō te tūnga | About the role 
We are seeking a Metadata Specialist to lead the optimisation, design, and integration of metadata across MĀORI+ and Te Ao MĀORI News. This role will assess the current state of metadata, identify opportunities for improvement, and deliver a unified framework that enhances content discoverability, cultural integrity, and user experience. 

This is a full-time, fixed term position for 3 months with a possibility to extend to 6 months, based at our head office in East Tāmaki.  

Ngā kawenga matua | Key responsibilities 

• Develop and maintain a unified metadata framework that upholds consistency, cultural integrity, and editorial alignment. 

• Design metadata classifications that reflect te ao Māori and Whakaata Māori’s kaupapa. 

• Establish governance standards and quality assurance processes across all platforms. 

• Lead metadata implementation from commissioning through to publication. 

• Audit and optimise existing metadata across MĀORI+, Te Ao MĀORI News archives, and the WON broadcast management system. 

• Apply structured tagging to improve discoverability, relevance, and user navigation. 

• Collaborate with UX, analytics, news, reo/tikanga, and content teams to ensure metadata supports audience experience. 

• Monitor performance metrics and provide insights to guide continuous improvement. 

• Develop training materials and deliver workshops to build organisation-wide metadata capability. 

• Promote and uphold organisational health and safety practices. 

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | What you’ll bring 

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Data Science, Library & Information Studies, Media Studies, or relevant equivalent experience. 

• Demonstrated experience in metadata or content management within digital, broadcast, or OTT environments. 

• Strong knowledge of metadata standards, taxonomies, and classification systems. 

• Familiarity with te reo Māori me ōna tikanga and ability to apply cultural principles to metadata design. 

• Confident working across editorial, technical, cultural, and product teams. 

• Skilled in data analysis and reporting, with the ability to link metadata improvements to user behaviour and insights. 

• Strong time management, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. 

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.