Head of Re:

Te Reo Tātaki (TVNZ) translates to “the leading voice” and our kaupapa (purpose) is to “inspire the conversations of Aotearoa.” Each day TVNZ reaches more than two million Kiwis through channels TVNZ 1, 2, DUKE and our digital entertainment platform, TVNZ+. TVNZ’s news site 1news.co.nz and our digital news youth brand Re: ensure we connect with people on the issues that matter to them wherever they are.

Join us at TVNZ and lead the fantastic team behind our digital youth brand Re:.

The opportunity – Te tūranga

We are looking for someone to join us as the Head of Re: You will guide our team through vision, strategy and innovation to cement Re as a trusted world leader in the digital space. Young audiences are everything to us. You will bring fresh ideas, energy and leadership to ensure we create digital content that is cutting-edge, world class and exceptional for young audiences.

As the Head of Re: you will report to the General-Manager, Digital News and Content Development.  Collaboration within NCA Digital and across the newsroom is central to this role as well as building strong relationships across TVNZ.  You will actively champion TVNZ’s purpose, values and Rautaki Māori (Māori Strategy) in everything you do.

What we’re looking for – Tā mātou e kimi nei

To be successful in this role, you will

• Have a wealth of experience in content creation in the digital space
• Have a proven track record creating exceptional digital content that works for our target audiences
• Understand how to attract and retain audiences
• Be an expert in data analytics and how to apply those insights to strategy
• Be committed to the highest standards of journalistic accuracy and ethics
• Have experience in leadership, people management and getting the best out of a diverse team
• Have a proven track record nurturing a healthy team environment
• Be a strategic thinker who can easily communicate fresh and unexpected ideas

Working at TVNZ – Te mahi ki Te Reo Tātaki

• A vibrant culture where we celebrate our content and our successes, and where we’re encouraged to continue learning and growing our careers
• A $ 350 up front allowance to contribute to home office set up expenses.
• Comprehensive parental leave – topping up the Government’s offering to 6 months at full pay, as well as 6 weeks working at 80% of your normal time at full pay when you return to work, plus 4 week’s paid leave and an optional extra 2 week’s unpaid for partners.
• Lifestyle Leave – the option to buy an extra week or two of leave annually if you want it, to take leave without pay if circumstances allow, or to cash up leave if you’ve got more than you need.
• A $ 350 annual wellbeing allowance, discounted Southern Cross health insurance, free flu shots, and access to a confidential support, guidance and counselling service.
• Superannuation covered – with employee contributions matched up to 5% of salary.

Plus coming from July 2022:

• Hauora Leave – A bonus 5th week off annually to find your balance and focus on you – whether that’s by connecting with whānau, taking time for yourself, or escaping the everyday.
• A new Broadband and Mobile benefit offer so you’ll be able to work flexibly and be free to stream and binge watch to your heart’s content!

If you would like to find out more about this amazing opportunity, please feel free to call our Head of Talent Acquisitions, Philly Irvine, mobile 021 564 691, she loves to chat about new careers.