ACC New Zealand

Manager, Internal Communications

ACC New Zealand  •  NZ$140k - NZ$182k/yr  •  Wellington, NZ (Onsite)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description

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 at here

About the role | Mō te tūranga mahi
The Manager Internal Communications leads the development and delivery of ACC’s enterprise internal communications strategy, frameworks and channels. This role strengthens organisational alignment, engagement and leadership communication, ensuring ACC’s people are informed, connected and motivated to deliver for New Zealanders. You will lead a small team of internal communications specialists who partner across the organisation to deliver high‑quality, strategic internal communications.

You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping leadership communications, uplifting strategic storytelling, and embedding best‑practice two‑way communication that supports ACC to be a high‑performing organisation.

The appointing salary for this role is $140,293 – $181,555 per annum, based on experience, and we offer an additional 9% superannuation contribution. ACC offers a comprehensive benefits package which at present includes an advantageous superannuation scheme with features like no mandatory employee contribution, optional life and income protection insurance, and flexibility to change to a locked plan at any time.

About you | Mōu

  • Significant experience leading internal communications in complex organisations
  • Proven capability designing and embedding enterprise communications strategies
  • Strong experience advising and influencing senior leaders and executives
  • Demonstrated people leadership capability with a focus on team development
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong strategic judgement
  • Highly developed influencing and stakeholder management skills
  • A customer‑focused, collaborative approach
  • A tertiary qualification in communications, marketing or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
  • You must hold New Zealand work rights at the time of application
  • Credit check required

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 Sunday 14 June 2026 11:59pm.

Applications can only be accepted through the ACC Career Website. For accessibility support or pātai (questions), email HRHelp@acc.co.nz

ACC New Zealand

About ACC New Zealand

ACC NZ is an organisation quite unlike any other - in fact we are the only one of our kind in the world! At our heart is the fact we are an innovative New Zealand organisation born out of an idea - one focused on looking after the best interests of our people. So it will come as little surprise that a job with us offers an opportunity to do something that directly benefits the people of New Zealand, while also benefitting your career.

There are three words that encapsulate our reason for being: prevention, care and recovery. We exist to actively minimise the chance of accidents happening. But when they do, we are here to help people with the appropriate levels of care and recovery with the aim of returning them to their normal lives faster.

As you might expect, there are many people involved in making all this happen, and that's why there are many and varied career opportunities within our organisation. From Case Managers and Claims Managers to Clinical Advisors and Technical Claims Managers we offer many roles which open up a range of development avenues with ACC. What's more, we have locations around the country, all of which offer supportive, collegial workplaces.

As part of the ACC's team of talented and passionate people you can also look forward to a host of benefits including flexible working options, competitive remuneration, ongoing career development opportunities, and a discounted healthcare scheme. So if ACC sounds like your type of place, let's talk today.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Wellington, NZ
Year Founded
1974
Website
acc.co.nz
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