ACC New Zealand

Senior Advisor, Sponsorships & Brand

ACC New Zealand  •  NZ$101k - NZ$131k/yr  •  Wellington, NZ (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

  • Manage the strategy and oversight of ACC’s sponsorship portfolio
  • Shape effective partnerships, activations and brand experiences
  • Strengthen governance, investment decisions and measurable value

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 Senior Advisor, Sponsorship & Brand, you’ll provide senior specialist leadership and day-to-day oversight of ACC’s sponsorship portfolio while contributing your expertise to priority brand experience, communications and engagement projects. You’ll help shape how we assess opportunities, select and manage strategic partnerships, negotiate and activate sponsorships, and measure the value they deliver. Working across ACC you’ll strengthen systems, governance and decision-making so our sponsorship and brand activity delivers meaningful public value and contributes to keeping Kiwis safe at work, at home, and everywhere in between.

The appointing salary for this role is $101,287 to $131,077 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:

  • Significant specialist experience managing sponsorship portfolios, major sponsorships or strategic partnerships, including assessment, negotiation, contracting, activation and evaluation.
  • Experience developing and applying sponsorship strategies, frameworks and governance processes.
  • Strong commercial judgement and the confidence to assess strategic value, audience relevance, feasibility, financial implications and risk.
  • Experience building trusted relationships with sponsorship organisations, external partners, suppliers and agencies.
  • Experience developing integrated activation, communications or engagement plans, with exposure to brand experience and public engagement.
  • Strategic thinking and curiosity, with the ability to identify system improvements and strengthen how sponsorship opportunities are considered, managed and measured.
  • Strong influencing and relationship management skills, including the credibility to provide clear, evidence-based advice to senior leaders.
  • A collaborative and adaptable approach, with the ability to bring specialist expertise into wider brand, communications and engagement projects.
  • A relevant tertiary qualification, or equivalent relevant experience.
  • 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 Tuesday 17th November 2026 1155pm, 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 HRHelp@acc.co.nz quoting the Job Identification number in the Job Info section.

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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