Why work at Acumen?

Acumen is a great place to work with plenty of opportunities.

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.

We believe in creating conversations that matter.

If you’d like to know more, please get in touch, or scroll down to see current vacancies.

Corporate Communications Specialist – Account Manager/Senior Account Manager

  • Inclusive and fun culture with work-from-home flexibility
  • Grow your career with some of the best in the business
  • Independent and employee-owned communications agency

Corporate communications and public affairs role, supporting organisations in NZ Aotearoa to build exceptional brands and reputations.

What we do and who we are

Acumen is a communications agency working with some of New Zealand’s best-known companies and brands.

Our diverse team has skills ranging from crisis management to brand marketing. We are creatives, problem solvers, storytellers, trusted advisers, digital experts, thinkers, and doers.

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 have offices in Auckland and Wellington and are looking for a Corporate Communications Specialist based in Wellington who will work with our teams on both local and global brands.

The opportunity

With the support of the team around you, this role will see you give corporate communications advice to a range of clients. You’ll work across projects in both the private and public sector, creating conversations across multiple stakeholders that solve some of Aotearoa’s most topical problems and create opportunities. This is your opportunity to play a key role in campaigns that leverage your media relations and content development skills.

About you

We are looking for someone who understands the importance of relationships, is insightful and up with current affairs, brings energy, can craft a good story and is committed to best-in-class client service.

You’ll enjoy being part of a team, engage well with others and have an eye for detail. You need to be responsive and thrive in a fast-paced agency environment.

You might be an up and comer in the area of corporate communications in which case this is the place to perfect and hone your craft, or you might be someone looking to take that next step to level up your career and have more strategic ownership of your work. Either way, if you’re looking for a position where growth and opportunity are boundless and you want to be challenged with interesting, current, and compelling problems to solve, this is the role for you.

We’re looking for someone with:

  • Corporate communications experience across a range of clients
  • Media spokesperson experience
  • Mastery in verbal and written communication
  • Understanding of the process of government
  • Crisis and issues management communications experience
  • A collaborative approach to the way you work
  • A thirst for knowledge, and across current affairs and topical issues that affect NZ Aotearoa

What we can offer in return

This role is a great opportunity to be part of a successful, Kiwi-owned agency. There is never a dull moment – you will work with great people, learn lots, be well-supported, have fun and be well-rewarded.

In addition to this:

  • We want you to thrive. We make sure your hours are kept in check, we offer flexible working arrangements, and we're signed up to the Groov app to help you achieve balance and wellbeing
  • We have regular learning and development sessions to keep growing your skills
  • Acumen’s ownership model means employees reap the rewards of the business’ success.

Please send your CV and covering letter explaining why you are right for this role to Prue Harrison at [email protected], or for a confidential conversation call Prue on 021 358 242.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Applications close at 5pm, 12 May 2023.