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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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Account Executive - Wellington

Fast-track your comms career working with top brands

Acumen is looking for an ambitious communications professional to join our Wellington team.

Acumen is an independent, employee-owned corporate and marketing communications agency. We work with some of New Zealand’s best-known organisations and brands, helping to evolve, promote and protect their reputations through conversations that matter.

This role is ideal for someone who is curious, proactive, organised and keen to grow. You’re a motivated graduate or early-career professional in communications, PR, media, or politics. You might have interned at an agency, contributed to student media, worked in a comms role, or built strong writing and social media skills elsewhere.

You’ll work across a mix of clients and projects, supporting campaign delivery, content development, media relations, stakeholder communications and day-to-day client service. As your experience grows, so will your responsibility.

We’re looking for someone who:

• has strong communication and writing skills
• brings energy, initiative and a can-do attitude
• is highly organised and detail-focused
• enjoys building relationships with clients, colleagues and media
• has a curious mindset and openness to innovation including AI
• wants to learn, grow and build a standout career in communications.

What we offer:

• the chance to work with excellent clients on varied, high-impact work
• ongoing training and professional development, including practical AI training
• the opportunity to learn from exceptional consultants
• flexible working and a supportive team culture
• summer hours, great snacks, and all the benefits of being part of an employee-owned business.

Apply now – send your CV and a short note on why you’d be a great fit to [email protected]. Applications are reviewed as they come in.