Jobs at Consumer NZ

Investigative Writer & Researcher

• Join a passionate, purpose-driven team

• Contribute to the future of a growing and dynamic organisation

• Advocate for all New Zealanders to get a fair deal

We’re excited to be growing, attracting new audiences, and delivering dynamic content for today’s consumers and are seeking a new investigative writer and researcher to join our team.

Does this opportunity excite you?

Match your skills and experience to the role

As a member of the small investigative writing team, you’ll be responsible for researching and writing articles published on the Consumer NZ website, in the Consumer magazine and for other communication channels. Knowledge of banking, finance and/or insurance would be an advantage.

You will:

• Produce well-researched and well-written long-form articles for the Consumer magazine

• Produce relevant and concise on-line content for consumer.org.nz

• Review and update website articles, databases and other online material

• Generate story ideas

• Stay up to date with consumer issues and consumer law

• Represent Consumer NZ externally as appropriate

To do this you’ll have:

• Excellent research and writing skills

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to integrate analysis from a number of sources

• Be able to deliver timely, trustworthy and effective content appropriate for the audience

• Accuracy and attention to detail

Ideally, you will also have knowledge of, or interest in, banking, finance and/or insurance industries.

About Consumer NZ

Consumer NZ is an independent, purpose-driven non-profit organisation. For over 60 years we’ve been dedicated to getting New Zealanders a fairer deal. Today, we’re innovating and focusing on new ways of working. Working for us means you’re working for all New Zealanders.

How to apply

The role is based in our Wellington office, but flexible work options can be discussed. The role is full-time but part-time hours can be negotiated.

If you’re feeling excited, apply to vacancy@consumer.org.nz. Include a cover letter setting out how you’re a great fit for this role.

Salary Range 60-70K.

Applications close 18 May 2022