Portfolio Manager - Australian Small Cap Equities at Accident Compensation Corporation, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

About us | Mō mātou

ACC is New Zealand's accident insurance scheme, which helps prevent injuries and gets New Zealanders back to everyday life if they have an accident. To help meet the cost of injury claims, ACC's Investments Group actively manages a $50 billion multi-asset class investment portfolio that is designed to offset the future cost of accidents that have already occurred. The majority of assets in the portfolio are managed by a team in New Zealand and are invested across listed and unlisted assets both here and across the globe.

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About the role | Mō te tūranga mahi

We have an exciting opportunity within ACC's highly regarded Investment Team for an experienced Portfolio Manager to run our Australian Small Caps portfolio. The role includes sole responsibility for the management of a portfolio, with the goal of outperforming its benchmark on a risk adjusted basis after costs.

The Portfolio Manager - Australian Equities will work closely with other members of the Australian and NZ Equities teams, sharing perspectives on value at both a stock and sector level.

The ideal candidate will be Wellington based, but Auckland based candidates will also be considered.

A competitive base salary is on offer for this role plus a potential incentive (linked to achievement of objectives) and a range of other employee benefits.

About you | Mōu

A minimum of 5 years senior level experience managing Australian equities against a benchmark, is a prerequisite for this role. In addition, the following is desirable:

• Portfolio Management experience including a demonstrated track record of delivering performance against a benchmark.
• A well-developed approach to identifying value opportunities within a broad based (e.g. potentially 200 member) benchmark.
• An advanced understanding of the trade-off between risk and return.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with a wider investment team, adding value through constructive discussion of views.
• An advanced understanding of financial theory and market behaviour including the role behavioural bias plays in investment decision making.

If you are looking for the opportunity to work within a team of like-minded investment professionals, please apply now.

Working at ACC | Mō ACC

At ACC, we embrace the rich tapestry of Aotearoa New Zealand's cultures and are dedicated to providing equitable opportunities. We know that a diverse and inclusive team helps us meet the needs of our customers, and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity, age, and those with diverse abilities. It is important to us that people are free to be themselves at work. Here are some ways we encourage that:

• Employee networks to support our colleagues from diverse backgrounds
• The option to explore flexible working that suits your needs and ours.

How to apply |'Me pēhea te tuku tono

Applications close Sunday, 12 April 2026 and can only be accepted when submitted through our ACC Careers Website. If you are an ACC employee, please apply with your ACC employee profile. Please ensure your application includes a CV and cover letter and clearly highlights the required skills and experience that are listed above. If you encounter accessibility issues when submitting your application or to receive a copy of the detailed position description, please contact HRHelp@acc.co.nz