New Zealand Broadcasting School

New Zealand Broadcasting School NZBS is the premier national provider of applied education in screen production, radio, audio, journalism, storytelling

New Zealand Broadcasting School (NZBS) is the premier national provider of applied training in television, film, digital media and radio performance and production in New Zealand. Hands-on and totally focused on career outcomes, when you study with us at NZBS, you will:
• Benefit from studying in small classes
• Be prepared for a career in broadcasting or media communications industries
• Gain a

dvanced professional competencies
• Learn high-level practical research skills
• Be well prepared for future challenges
• Be given appropriate skills and learning opportunities for postgraduate studies
• Have access to a wide range of broadcasting communication facilities

Audiences are surrounded by so many choices in today’s media-rich environment. At New Zealand Broadcasting School we believe, to excel in this highly competitive industry, our graduates must be able to produce compelling content, whether it is news, information or entertainment. Graduates can look forward to exciting careers working for news and digital content publishers, production houses, and broadcasters (both television and radio), in any of the following roles:
-Account Manager
-Brand Engagement
-Camera Operator
-Content Programmer
-Creative Writer
-Data Wrangler
-Digital Content Manager
-Director's Assistant
-Editor
-On-line Analytics
-Presenter
-Producer
-Production Engineer
-Researcher
-Screenwriter
-Sound Operator
-Videographer

At NZBS you can study at degree level towards a Bachelor of Broadcasting Communications in either Journalism, Radio or Screen Production. New Zealand Broadcasting School is located on the Ara campus in Madras Street in Christchurch. If you wish to apply to study at NZBS visit our website nzbs.com for an application pack or contact us for more information at [email protected]

What an amazing opportunity for our BSchoolers!Our Journalism, Screen and Radio students produced a live Freeview broadc...
11/08/2026

What an amazing opportunity for our BSchoolers!

Our Journalism, Screen and Radio students produced a live Freeview broadcast of the National Tertiary Futsal Championships here in Ōtautahi today.

From presenting the coverage and live commentating, to filming and running the show in the control room, our students got a taste of what live sport broadcasting is all about.

06/08/2026

We are sad to share the news that broadcaster and former NZBS tutor Morry Shanahan passed away this week in New York. Morry was a significant part of the New Zealand Broadcasting School community and helped shape many radio careers. He will be remembered fondly by many in our NZBS whānau and will be greatly missed.

What an amazing week at NZBS! We hugely value our close relationships with industry leaders, and we’re hugely appreciati...
17/07/2026

What an amazing week at NZBS! We hugely value our close relationships with industry leaders, and we’re hugely appreciative of the support they give our students.

Check out live coverage of the 2026 NZSS Diving Nationals, with camera crew being provided by 1st year screen production...
15/07/2026

Check out live coverage of the 2026 NZSS Diving Nationals, with camera crew being provided by 1st year screen production students from the New Zealand Broadcasting School

Go Josh! A talented NZBS student with a bright future🎤🏎️🏁
14/06/2026

Go Josh! A talented NZBS student with a bright future🎤🏎️🏁

Since he was a teenager, Josh has loved commentary. He's been invol...

Huge thanks to Annabel Kean for an incredibly inspiring talk today. NZBS alumna, actor, and creative force behind SPORTS...
27/05/2026

Huge thanks to Annabel Kean for an incredibly inspiring talk today. NZBS alumna, actor, and creative force behind SPORTS TEAM FILMS, and co-producer of The W**d Eaters — now screening in cinemas around New Zealand.

Funny, insightful, and full of honest advice about building a creative career in the screen industry. If you get the chance, go see The W**d Eaters on the big screen!

Huge congratulations to all the finalists and winners at the 2026 New Zealand Media Awards!
24/05/2026

Huge congratulations to all the finalists and winners at the 2026 New Zealand Media Awards!

The winners of 39 awards were announced at the 2026 NZ Media Awards on Friday 22 May, which brought the industry together to celebrate and recognise excellence in New Zealand journalism.

Amazing work from our graduate Maia!
30/04/2026

Amazing work from our graduate Maia!

Maia is Berlin bound! 🇩🇪

Maia Williamson has been selected as one of just four global candidates for the “She Calls Game” campaign - part of FIBA’s commitment to empowering women in sports media, where she’ll take part in the commentary.

An incredible achievement to see our wahine on the world stage, and a reflection of the work she’s put in across local and national age-grade tournaments over the years.

Maia heads off to Berlin this September, go well Maia! 🖤

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