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Being independent and employee-owned defines our culture. We are ethical and inclusive with shared values of creativity in our thinking, credibility in our teams, energy in our actions and real warmth in our relationships.

We are fortunate to have the opportunity to work with a wide variety of people, organisations and brands on campaigns that make a difference. Our work is interesting, challenging and fun. And that’s just how we like it.

We nurture and invest in our team through informal and formal training, peer review, coaching and mentoring. We provide opportunities for growth and are flexible.

Our people learn not just how to use AI, but how to think with it – developing the judgement, analysis and creativity to deliver distinctive, high-value advice for clients.

We believe in creating conversations that matter.

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Principal Consultant / Senior Adviser

Wellington | Corporate & Reputation Communications

• Senior communications advisory role with national scope
• Independent, employee-owned agency
• Meaningful work with influential organisations

Bring your experience, judgement and curiosity to Acumen and help organisations navigate complexity, build trust and shape conversations that matter.

Join a team trusted to shape conversations that matter

Acumen is an independent, employee-owned corporate and marketing communications agency. Our clients operate across business, government and communities, and the work we do helps them navigate complex issues and build trust through conversations that matter.

Being independent and employee-owned shapes who we are. We value creativity in our thinking, credibility in our teams, energy in our actions and real warmth in our relationships.

We are looking for a Principal Consultant / Senior Adviser to join our Wellington office.

The opportunity

This is a senior role for an experienced communications adviser who enjoys combining strategic thinking with hands-on consulting.

You will work with a diverse mix of clients across sectors, providing trusted advice, helping deliver high-quality work and contributing to the continued growth and capability of the agency.

The role will suit someone who enjoys solving complex communications challenges, building strong client relationships and working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver great outcomes and help grow our business.

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for someone who is values-aligned and brings credibility, sound judgement and a collaborative approach to their work. You will likely bring:

• Strong experience advising organisations on corporate communications, reputation and stakeholder engagement
• Commercial acumen and proven business development experience
• Excellent strategic thinking and storytelling capability
• The confidence to provide trusted advice to senior leaders and clients
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to build strong relationships
• Curiosity about the issues shaping business, society and organisations today
• Openness to innovation including AI
• A genuine interest in supporting and mentoring colleagues

We offer

• The opportunity to work on high-impact work with influential organisations and brands
• Exposure to strategic communications challenges spanning reputation, stakeholder engagement, issues management and public policy
• A collaborative environment where you can learn from colleagues with complementary skills and perspectives
• Ongoing learning and development, including opportunities to strengthen strategic capability, leadership skills and AI-enabled communications practice
• Flexible working, including work-from-home options
• A positive and enjoyable office environment (and excellent snacks)

How to apply

Please send your CV and a brief cover letter to Marissa Renwick – [email protected]