Nicole Wood
Auckland
Summary
Dynamic researcher, publicist, and producer with over 12 years of experience in television production, specializing in talent sourcing and storytelling. Proven track record of engaging with diverse individuals to uncover compelling narratives, ensuring that every story shared resonates with authenticity. Expertise in casting the right talent, recognizing its pivotal role in a show's success while consistently identifying hidden gems that bring depth to productions. Thrives under pressure and adapts seamlessly to high-energy environments, maintaining composure and creativity in every project.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Casting The Traitors New Zealand
South Pacific Pictures
09.2025 - 10.2025
- Identifying suitable candidates
- All associated interviews
- All communication with producers around selection
- All follow up communication with both successful and unsuccessful applicants
Talent Manager – The Traitors Australia
SOUTH PACIFIC PICTURES
07.2025 - 10.2025
- Talent Manager - The Traitors Australia
- All liaison with 22 core celebrity cast for entire pre-production - including contracting, and all communication with agents
- All communications and talent management upon arrival
- Member of the talent team while filming
- Ongoing liaison as needed post filming
Researcher, Producer, Unit Publicist, Development team
GREENSTONE TV LTD
03.2011 - 07.2025
- PRODUCER FOR:
- Renters – TVNZ 2 and TVNZ +
- Greenstone TV – 30th birthday mini-documentary
- Young Ocean Explorers – TVNZ +
- Kitchen Science 2 – HeiHei
- Edgewalkers – TVNZ on Demand
- ASSISTANT PRODUCER FOR:
- Don’t – TVNZ + (Coming soon)
- High School – TVNZ + and TVNZ 2
- KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Overall management of the project from concept planning to execution and budget management
- Discover and prep on-air talent/casting decisions
- Commission and brief crew
- Create all publicity material for delivery to the network and all associated publicity liaison
Acting Picture Editor, Picture Researcher
NZ MAGAZINES
01.1995 - 01.1999
Education
Tauranga Girls' College
11-1994
Skills
- Writing
- Research proficiency
- Strategic communications planning
- Producer
- Public relations professional
- Crisis management
- Event planning
Accomplishments
GREENSTONE TV LTD
- Neighbours at War ongoing series renewal
- Producer of the final series of Renters bringing on new talent
- Producing and researching the Greenstone 30th Birthday documentary reel to be screened at an event celebrating for 450 people
- Comprehensive International and local coverage for My Life in Murder including the World Exclusive with Entertainment Weekly for Lucy Lawless and Renee O’Conner on-screen reunion
TVNZ
- Successful launch events for multiple new local and international series
- Dominant news publicity coverage across key local media
- All management of news and current affairs press after the incumbent's resignation
- Assisted the Corporate Communications Manager when on leave
- Key liaison with TVNZ Head of News and Current Affairs
MEDIAWORKS
- The Launch management of TV4
- Launching the Paul Henry Show
- Strategic planning for local and international programmes
- 2ic to the Publicity Manager
- PEAD PR
- Managing all press at the NZ Music Awards and media centre
- Manager to two direct reports – Account Executive/Junior Account Executive
- Client and issues management
- Media Relations
- Financial, Strategic Planning, Budgeting ad research
- Brand and Event Management
Certification
- Certificate of Journalism
- Auckland Institute Technology
Timeline
Casting The Traitors New Zealand
South Pacific Pictures
09.2025 - 10.2025
Talent Manager – The Traitors Australia
SOUTH PACIFIC PICTURES
07.2025 - 10.2025
Researcher, Producer, Unit Publicist, Development team
GREENSTONE TV LTD
03.2011 - 07.2025
Acting Picture Editor, Picture Researcher
NZ MAGAZINES
01.1995 - 01.1999
Tauranga Girls' College
CAREER SUMMARY
- SOUTH PACIFIC PICTURES (July - October 2025)
- Casting The Traitors NZ/Talent Manager The Traitors Australia
- GREENSTONE TV LTD (March 2011 - July 2025)
- Researcher, Producer, Publicist, Production Coordinator
- NOTABLE PICTURES (2014-2016)
- Researcher
- TVNZ (1999 to 2005, 2011 – 2012, 2013)
- Assistant Publicist, TV ONE and TV2 Publicist, Unit Publicity, Shortland Street 20th birthday Special Publicist, News and Current Affairs Publicist
- MEDIAWORKS (2007 – 2011)
- Head of Publicity, Until Publicist for NZ Next Top Model, Senior Publicist
- PEAD PR ((2005 – 2006)
- Senior Account Manager
- NZ MAGAZINES (1995 – 1999)
- Acting Picture Editor, Picture Researcher