Manager, Internal Communications

About us | Mō mātou
ACC is a trusted and high‑performing organisation, providing care, supporting recovery and promoting injury prevention, now and into the future.

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About the role | Mō te tūranga mahi
The Manager Internal Communications leads the development and delivery of ACC’s enterprise internal communications strategy, frameworks and channels. This role strengthens organisational alignment, engagement and leadership communication, ensuring ACC’s people are informed, connected and motivated to deliver for New Zealanders. You will lead a small team of internal communications specialists who partner across the organisation to deliver high‑quality, strategic internal communications.

You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping leadership communications, uplifting strategic storytelling, and embedding best‑practice two‑way communication that supports ACC to be a high‑performing organisation.

The appointing salary for this role is $140,293 – $181,555 per annum, based on experience, and we offer an additional 9% superannuation contribution. ACC offers a comprehensive benefits package which at present includes an advantageous superannuation scheme with features like no mandatory employee contribution, optional life and income protection insurance, and flexibility to change to a locked plan at any time.

About you | Mōu

• Significant experience leading internal communications in complex organisations
• Proven capability designing and embedding enterprise communications strategies
• Strong experience advising and influencing senior leaders and executives
• Demonstrated people leadership capability with a focus on team development
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong strategic judgement
• Highly developed influencing and stakeholder management skills
• A customer‑focused, collaborative approach
• A tertiary qualification in communications, marketing or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
• You must hold New Zealand work rights at the time of application
• Credit check required

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 Wednesday 26 August 2026 11:59pm.

Applications can only be accepted through the ACC Career Website. For accessibility support or pātai (questions), email [email protected].