Māori Television has appointed Maramena Roderick to the position of Interim Head of News and Current Affairs.

Ms Roderick began her journalism career with the New Zealand Herald before moving to senior news and current affairs roles at TVNZ.

She's also directed and produced a range of programmes, including Songs From The Inside and Behind the Brush.

Māori TV CEO Paora Maxwell says Maramena Roderick will be a fine caretaker of the news and current affairs department until a permanent head of department is appointed in the new year.