Media Engagement Manager
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Job Location:
Wellington - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About us Mō mātou
ACC exists to support people -we help prevent injuries and get New Zealanders and visitors back to everyday life if theyve had an accident.
You can find more about ACC and the work we dohere.
About the role Mō te tūranga mahi
We have an opportunity for a Media Engagement Manager to lead and continue to evolve ACCs media engagement strategy which is centred around proactive engagement to enhance ACCs brand and reputation. Reporting to the Manager Communications and Marketing you will lead a team of senior media advisers who work closely with journalists as well as our digital content team to maximise the reach of stories across earned media channels and ACCs own channels.
As our most senior media expert your influence will be critical in achieving maximum reputational impact.
This role offers a dynamic and fast paced environment with the need for flexibility beyond standard office hours at times.
This is a permanent full-time position within the Marketing & Communications team based in Wellington.
About youMōu
Deep media experience developed across a range of environments
Superb issues management skills
An experienced people leader
Ability to simplify complex issues with ease
Proven extensive experience in developing proactive media strategies
Excellent understanding of the digital news media landscape and best-practice engagement tools
Exceptional relationship management negotiation and influencing skills with senior-level individuals
Strong public/private media networks across various channels
Ability to demonstrate innovation problem-solving and agile ways of working
Confident and energetic in identifying opportunities and driving early interventions
Working at ACC Mō ACC
At ACC we embrace the rich tapestry of Aotearoa New Zealands 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.
The appointing salary for this role will sit between $138301 and $178000 and we offer an additional 9% superannuation contribution. ACC offer a comprehensive benefits package including an advantageous superannuation scheme with features like 0% contribution required by you optional life and income protection insurance and the flexibility to change to a locked plan at any time ensuring your financial security now and in retirement.
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 5pm Thursday 2 April 2026 however please note that if an ideal candidate is found during this time we will move forward with screening and interviewing sooner.
Applications can only be accepted when submitted through our ACC Career Website. If you encounter accessibility issues when submitting your application or if you have any pātai (questions) about the role please email
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Employee Orientation
- Public Health
- Account Management
- VersionOne
- Conflict Management
- Project Management
- Relationship Management
- Team Management
- Customer relationship management
- Human Resources
- Public Speaking
