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.

Senior Account Manager:
Work with some of the best and brightest brands

Award-winning comms agency looking for an aspiring senior account manager to join its successful Auckland team

What we do and who we are

Acumen is a communications agency working with some of New Zealand’s best-known companies and brands. We provide business advice, corporate communications, and marketing services. Our purpose is to evolve, promote and protect brands and reputations with conversations that matter.

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.

The opportunity

We are looking for an intermediate-level communications superstar to work with a broad mix of clients across both corporate and consumer communications. From technology to food and beverage to financial services and everything in between, you’ll be working with local and international brands, and you will play an integral role in delivering high-impact campaigns.

We offer a flexible working environment, summer hours, great snacks and the chance to work with and learn from exceptional consultants on a wide variety of campaigns. Our affiliation with Edelman, the world’s largest communication company, gives us access to global data, best-practices as well as opportunities to partner on work programmes. The team here even goes across the ditch from time to time.

About you

We’re after someone who has 3-4 years’ experience, who enjoys the business of storytelling, has strong existing media relationships, and who isn’t afraid to hustle. You will be well organised and detail-focused, curious, enthusiastic, and always on the lookout for opportunities for your clients. You will have a successful track record of building client relationships and managing programmes of work. You’ll love the detail of effective budget management, the blue sky thinking of brainstorms and be ready to develop your strategic comms skills.

Our business is set up for you to shine. We pride ourselves on nurturing and investing in our team of talented people. We are focused on supporting you to be successful.

If this sounds like you, please send your CV and a covering note about why you think this is the role for you, to Prue Harrison at [email protected] no later than 5pm on 15 November 2023.

We look forward to hearing from you!


Corporate Communications Specialist / Account Director

  • Senior Corporate Communications opportunity with lots of scope
  • Independent and employee-owned agency
  • WFH options, full time, permanent opportunity

Bring your exceptional corporate reputation and communications skills to Acumen and support organisations make a difference across diverse sectors in Aotearoa NZ and the world.

What we do and who we are

Acumen is an integrated communications agency working with some of New Zealand’s and the world’s best-known companies and brands.

Our diverse, multi-disciplinary team has skills ranging from reputation & issues 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 Senior Corporate Communications Specialist / Account Director based in Wellington.

What you will be doing

As a senior corporate communications consultant you will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership of client relationships including managing corporate communications and stakeholder engagement programmes.

You’ll be:

  • developing and implementing integrated communication strategies and campaigns across diverse sectors
  • a great corporate storyteller taking an integrated approach across earned, owned and paid media
  • be attuned to opportunities and risks, a problem solver and be calm under pressure
  • skilled at creating engaging corporate content, positioning and narratives to build understanding and trust among stakeholders

supporting and mentoring more junior consultants and growing their skillsets and knowledge.

We’re looking for someone with:

  • A proven track record and excellence in corporate reputation and communications (at least 5-6+ years’ experience)
  • Strong commercial skills, and previous consulting experience
  • An ability to build rapport, relationships and connect with people
  • Curiosity and interest in issues affecting Aotearoa and the world and what this might mean for our clients and our business
  • Advanced skills in verbal and written communications
  • A collaborative approach with a strong growth and team mindset
  • Great time management and organisation skills - able to prioritise competing tasks without blinking
  • Most importantly, you’ll have a genuine passion for what you do and an engaging positive energy to support our team and clients.

What we can offer in return

This role is a great opportunity for a confident Corporate Communications Specialist / Account Director who wants to join a best-in-class agency team or for someone looking for advancing that next step in their career. You’ll have a covetable client portfolio, work alongside some of the best in the business and be well-supported with positive leadership and a talented team. If you’re looking for a position where growth and opportunity for your development are boundless, this is the role for you.

  • We also offer WFH two days a week, plus fun office working environment including great snacks
  • A weekly commitment to your learning and development and additional training programmes and team conference
  • A competitive remuneration package
  • Super-interesting, diverse and meaningful work with great clients.

Please send your CV and covering letter to Prue Harrison at [email protected]

We look forward to hearing from you!