Senior Advisor, Media

ACC New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 101,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9% employer superannuation

Job summary

ACC New Zealand is seeking a Senior Advisor, Media in Wellington for a fixed term to 31 August 2027. You will lead development and delivery of proactive media strategies that support ACC's priorities, identify timely opportunities, and build strong relationships with journalists to deliver credible coverage.

The appointing salary ranges from $101,287 to $142,993 based on experience. ACC offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a 9% employer superannuation contribution, life and income

Qualifications

• Significant experience in media relations, communications, public relations or journalism.
• Strong experience developing and delivering proactive media strategies and campaigns.
• A strong news sense and the ability to identify timely, audience-focused media opportunities.
• Exceptional written communication skills, including news items, opinion pieces and briefing materials.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of proactive media strategies that support ACC's priorities.
• Identify timely media opportunities and build trusted relationships with journalists.
• Provide strategic media advice to senior leaders and subject matter experts.

Skills

Media relations

Strategic communications

Journalist relationships

Written communication

Story development

Planning and prioritisation

Stakeholder influence

Political awareness

Job description

Fixed Term to 31 August 2027 | Wellington

• Shape national media conversations on injury prevention, recovery and rehabilitation
• Work closely with senior leaders and subject matter experts across ACC
• Join an organisation dedicated to improving outcomes for New Zealanders

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 a Senior Advisor, Media, you will lead the development and delivery of proactive media strategies that support ACC's strategic priorities and strengthen public understanding of the work we do. Working across a diverse portfolio, you will identify and create compelling media opportunities, build trusted relationships with journalists, and provide strategic media advice to senior leaders and subject matter experts. You’ll bring together evidence, expert voices and real stories to deliver timely, credible media coverage that connects with New Zealanders.

The appointing salary for this role is $101,287 to $142,993 based on experience.

• ACC offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a 9% employer superannuation contribution with no mandatory employee contribution, and optional life and income protection insurance.

About you | Mōu

You will bring:

• Significant experience in media relations, communications, public relations or journalism.
• Strong experience developing and delivering proactive media strategies and campaigns.
• A strong news sense and the ability to identify timely, audience-focused media opportunities.
• Exceptional written communication skills, including news items, opinion pieces and briefing materials.
• The ability to identify and translate complex issues into engaging and accessible stories.
• Highly developed relationship-management skills, with the confidence to advise senior leaders and subject matter experts and build trusted relationships with journalists and media outlets
• Excellent judgement, political awareness and reputation management capability.
• Strong planning, organisation and prioritisation skills in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to influence and build trust across teams.
• 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.