Step into the heart of TVNZ’s News & Content leadership, where you’ll power the pace, precision and impact behind one of Aotearoa’s most influential teams. As Executive Business Support Manager, you’ll drive operational excellence—spanning finance, governance, compliance and cross-functional delivery—keeping everything aligned and moving forward. This is a pivotal role at the centre of our FY30 strategy, enabling a truly connected One Team approach.

The opportunity - Te tūranga

As Executive Business Support Manager reporting to Chief News & Content Officer, you will be focussing on supporting and driving operational effectiveness for the Chief News & Content Officer and leadership team, ensuring delivery with purpose, pace and accountability.

It is a big and amazing role that spans department operations, compliance, financial management, supports cross-functional workflows and plays a critical role in enabling a One Team approach – ensuring teams and output are aligned with TVNZ’s FY30 Strategy and Audience Strategy.

The focus in this role will be on Strategic & Operational support, leadership team coordination, governance and compliance, financial management, and team leadership of two direct reports.

What we're looking for - Tā mātou e kimi nei

To be successful in this role, we are looking for the following skills and attitude that align with our values

• Experience supporting Senior Executives & leadership teams in complex, fast‑moving organisations
• Wealth of experience in business and operations support in changing environments
• Strong understanding of finance, cost management and budgeting
• Experienced in travel management.
• Exceptional people leadership experience
• Organised with the ability to work at pace, juggling multiple tasks, priorities and stakeholder demands
• Demonstrates calm, adaptability, and resilience under pressure
• Clear communicator (verbal and written)
• Proactive – you will be one step ahead, anticipating what’s needed, take initiative and present solutions and recommendations
• Strong collaboration skills required to work effectively across the organisation to drive alignment and delivery
• Discretion and adherence to confidentiality is critical - you will be trusted with confidential and commercially sensitive information

Tono mai |Apply Now – we will be regularly reviewing applications so please we encourage you to apply early.

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 TVNZ careers