Manager Marketing & Communications

Public Service; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 165,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) Wellington seeks a Manager of Marketing & Communications to lead our media, digital marketing, content and brand teams. You will set the strategic direction for these functions and ensure resources deliver high-impact campaigns that build trust and engagement with New Zealanders.

You will champion audience insight and behavioural change, advise senior leaders, and help shape ACC's external communications to support better recovery outcomes and public

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading high-performing communications or marketing teams.
• Deep expertise in media engagement, digital marketing, content or brand.
• Ability to advise senior leaders and measure outcomes.
• Strong strategic thinking and judgement under high-pressure matters.
• Experience using data and audience insight to set priorities.
• Financial, risk and resource management experience.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building.
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in organisational practice.
• NZ work rights at the time of application.

Responsibilities

• Lead ACC's media engagement, digital marketing, content and brand teams.
• Set strategic direction and priorities for external communications.
• Develop and deliver high-quality campaigns and content.
• Use audience insight and behaviour change to improve outcomes.
• Advise senior leaders and provide trusted guidance.
• Help build a connected, high-performing External Engagement function.

Skills

Team leadership

Media engagement

Digital marketing

Content strategy

Brand identity

Data insights

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Job description

# Manager Marketing & Communications at Accident Compensation Corporation, Wellington## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role* **Lead ACC's media, digital marketing, content and brand teams.*** **Shape how ACC communicates, engages the public and builds trust.*** **Use insight, evidence and behaviour change to support better outcomes for New Zealanders.****Permanent | Wellington** **About us | Mō mātou** ACC is a trusted and high-performing organisation, providing care, supporting recovery and promoting injury prevention, now and into the future. You can find more about ACC and the work we do here. **About the role | Mō te tūranga mahi** As Manager, Marketing & Communications, you will lead ACC's media engagement, digital marketing and content, and brand teams. You will set the strategic direction and priorities for these specialist functions, ensuring their expertise and resources are focused on the work that will have the greatest impact. You will empower your teams to develop and deliver high-quality strategies, campaigns and content, while providing clear direction, sound judgement and constructive challenge. A key focus of the role is ensuring communications, digital channels and marketing are used as strategic levers to support better outcomes. You will champion the use of audience insight, data and behavioural change to strengthen public understanding, encourage positive behaviour and contribute to better recovery outcomes and experiences. As a member of the External Engagement leadership team, reporting to the Head of External Engagement, you will help set priorities for the wider function, provide trusted advice to ACC's Chief Executive and senior leaders, and build a connected, high-performing culture. The appointing salary for this role is $164,705 - $213,148 based on experience. ACC offers a comprehensive benefits package which at present includes an advantageous superannuation scheme (9% contribution) with features like no mandatory employee contribution, optional life and income protection insurance. **About you | Mōu** You will bring:* Proven experience leading high-performing communications, marketing or media teams in a large or complex organisation.* Deep expertise in one or more of media engagement, digital marketing and content, or brand and identity, with the ability to provide leadership across the full function.* Experience developing communications, marketing or public engagement approaches that deliver measurable results.* Strong strategic thinking and sound judgement, including experience advising chief executives, executives or other senior leaders on complex and high-profile matters.* Experience using data, research and audience insight to set priorities, evaluate impact and improve performance.* Strong financial, resource and risk management experience.* Strong strategic thinking, sound judgement and the ability to navigate complexity and change.* Exceptional communication, influencing and relationship-building skills.* Demonstrated understanding and application of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in organisational practice.* A collaborative leadership style that develops people, builds capability and drives continuous improvement.* You must hold New Zealand work rights at the time of application.**Working at ACC | Mō ACC** At ACC, we embrace the rich tapestry of Aotearoa New Zealand's cultures and are dedicated to providing equitable opportunities. We know that a diverse and inclusive team helps us meet the needs of our customers, and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity, age, and those with diverse abilities. It's important to us that people are free to be themselves at work. Here are some ways we encourage that:* Employee networks to support our colleagues from diverse backgrounds.* The option to explore flexible working that suits your needs and ours.**How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono** Please attach your CV and cover letter telling us why you would be a great fit and what strengths you would bring to the role. Applications will run through to Thursday 5th November 2026 1159pm, however if an ideal candidate is found we may progress screening and interviewing sooner. Applications can only be accepted through the ACC Career Website. For accessibility support or pātai (questions), email [e-mail] quoting the Job Identification number in the Job Info section.## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Accident Compensation Corporation || Location: | Wellington || Position type: | Ongoing - Full Time || Category: | Communications, media, & marketing || Date listed: | 22-Oct-2026 || Salary range: | N/A || Closing date: | 05-Nov-2026 || Reference: | 1007477\\_1792642740 || Attachment: | No File Attached || File links: | || Website: | www.acc.co.nz |Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website.