Senior Account Director

Thrive PR + Communications; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive PR + Communications in Auckland seeks an experienced PR Director/Senior PR Director to lead client programs, shape strategy, and mentor our consultants. The role blends senior advisory work with hands-on leadership, managing multi-market campaigns for influential brands and driving new business opportunities while collaborating with a supportive regional team.

The ideal candidate has 6–10 years of comms experience, a proven ability to build trusted client relationships, and to deliver

Qualifications

• 6–10 years comms experience or equivalent in senior roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee client programs and strategies.
• Mentor consultants and support career development.
• Drive new business opportunities and cross‑sell services.
• Collaborate with regional team to deliver integrated campaigns for major brands.

Skills

Client relationships

Campaign development

Strategic counsel

Team leadership

Job description

PR Director/Senior PR Director | Auckland, New Zealand | Full-time | Hybrid

We're looking for an experienced Senior PR Account Director or PR Account Director to join our growing Auckland team and help lead the next chapter of Thrive's growth in Aotearoa New Zealand.

This is an exciting opportunity for either an established Senior Account Director or an ambitious and experienced Account Director ready to take the next step in their career. We're looking for someone who enjoys building trusted client relationships, developing creative campaigns and delivering integrated communications that create genuine business impact.

You'll direct a portfolio of exciting client accounts, provide excellent communications counsel and help drive the continued growth of our small but mighty office. Working alongside our local leadership and truly supported by the wider Trans-Tasman agency, you'll have the opportunity to shape our local offering while working with some leading global brands.

As our New Zealand business continues to expand, you'll play a pivotal role in driving client success, mentoring consultants and contributing to new business opportunities, while being backed by the expertise, specialist capabilities and collaborative culture of one of Australasia's leading independent communications agencies.

If you're an experienced communications professional with 6-10 years comms experience who thrives on strategy, collaboration and delivering exceptional work, this is the role for you.

Why Thrive?

Our Auckland office is located in the heart of Auckland. We operate a hybrid working model with three in-office collaboration days and the flexibility to work from home for the remaining two days. We also offer a raft of benefits to help you thrive, from cultural and learning opportunities to travel and 'me time'.

Whether you're an ambitious Account Director ready for your next career step or an experienced Senior Account Director looking for a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Join Thrive and help shape the future of one of Australasia's leading independent communications agencies.