Journalist - Open Justice

New Zealand Herald
FULL_TIME Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui Media and Communication Workers
Posted:
June 04, 2026
Location:
Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

Job Description

THE OPPORTUNITY:

We are looking for a talented and passionate Multimedia Journalist to join NZME’s successful Open Justice - Te Pātiti team.

An open and transparent legal system is one of the hallmarks of a well-functioning democracy. As a court reporter, you become the public’s eyes and ears, playing a vital role in shining a light on the judicial process.

We have a specialised team of ringfenced Open Justice reporters based throughout the country. An opportunity has now come up to add another member to our team in the Manawatū-Whanganui region.

HOW YOU’LL DO IT:

As part of the Open Justice team, you’ll produce impactful multimedia content for NZME’s extensive digital and print platforms, including the New Zealand Herald, Newstalk ZB, and regional mastheads. Your work will also feature on Radio New Zealand, Top South Media, Whakaata Māori, and Allied Media through our content partnerships.

You’ll cover a mix of stories for multiple ...

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Job Overview

Job Type: FULL_TIME
Location: Palmerston North, New Zealand
Posted: June 04, 2026
Deadline: July 14, 2026