About us | Mō mātou
ACC exists to support people - we help prevent injuries and get New Zealanders and visitors back to everyday life if they’ve had an accident.
You can find more about ACC and the work we do here.
To help meet the cost of injury claims, ACC’s Investments Group actively manages an over $50 billion multi-asset class investment portfolio that is designed to offset the future cost of accidents that have already occurred. The majority of assets in the portfolio are managed by a team in New Zealand and are invested across listed and unlisted assets both here and across the globe.
Our Investments Group is made up of an experienced team with a strong positive culture. Looking to the future and with a commitment to excellence, the Investments Group continues to offer meaningful opportunities for growth, impact, and long-term success of its employees.
About the role | Mō te tūranga mahi
We are seeking a dynamic Investment Communications Manager to join our Investments Group, reporting to the Head of Investment Business Strategy. This is a hands-on position and an opportunity to lead, evolve and drive all aspects of communications and engagement for the Investments Group, ensuring the purpose and activity of the fund and its positive impact on and value to people in New Zealand is expertly conveyed both internally and externally.
Some of the work you’ll be responsible for:
- Lead and implement a targeted communications and engagement strategies for the Investments Group.
- Manage communications activity plans, stakeholder engagement and provide measurable outcomes and approaches.
- Lead the development of investments communications, building relationships within the media and investment community, and aligning messaging with ACC’s wider initiatives.
- Partner with ACC teams including Internal Communications and External Engagement to ensure alignment and consistency in messaging across channels and in public documents, media engagements, presentations, events, and select committee appearances; prepare Investment Group team members for their part in the above.
- Support the Investment Group leadership team with relationship management externally such as The Treasury and peer funds.
A competitive base salary is on offer for this role plus a potential incentive (linked to achievement of objectives) and a range of other employee benefits.
This is a permanent role that can be based in Wellington (preferred) or Auckland.
About you | Mōu
To be successful in this role you’ll have experience in investment or commercial environments, and a broad background in corporate communications including media relations, issues management, government relations, internal communications and modern communications and engagement strategies.
You’ll hold a tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline, possess a solid understanding of public sector operations and the machinery of Government and have experience writing for websites and media, annual report management, and Board reporting.
Your strategic thinking, excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and ability to extract simplicity from complexity will be key strengths. You’ll have sound judgement to identify and maximise opportunities whilst minimising risk, good agility to be responsive to business needs and the ability to influence and negotiate with others.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping how content and channels deliver for our Investments Group and build upon how ACC’s investment story is told and understood.
If you're an experienced communications professional with a passion for strategic engagement and a strong understanding of investment communications, please apply today.
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 is 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
Applications close Sunday, 14 September 2025 and can only be accepted when submitted through our ACC Careers Website. Please ensure your application includes a CV and cover letter and clearly highlights the required skills and experience that are listed above. If you are an ACC employee, please apply with your ACC employee profile. If you encounter accessibility issues when submitting your application, or if you would like further information, please contact [email protected].
