our journey
The short version - Manage was founded in 2011 by our Managing Director Martin Wouters, a former accountant who was frustrated at the disparity, and lack of transparency in the ACC system.
The final straw came when Martin discovered that most New Zealand businesses over-pay in ACC levies, and even worse - they have no idea. Realising a real need to get this information in front of businesses owners and to create change, he decided to do something about it.
And so it began - Manage was established, and many years were spent nurturing relationships, gaining trust, and helping people to manage their risk and create savings. The old Holden station wagon with the mattress in the back travelled the length of New Zealand quite a few times!
Manage quickly became an advocate, and the go-to ‘ACC people’ for businesses all around the country.
As time has passed we have carefully brought together people at the top of their game to ensure our clients receive the best quality service. Not only are these people full to the brim of invaluable knowledge, they also share the same genuine desire to help businesses succeed. As our New Zealand operations grew, so did that of some of our clients who expanded by setting up Australian operations.
We are the Jack Russell of the compliance world. We’re small (though growing rapidly) but mighty. We’re loyal and tenacious, and we’re also not afraid to create our own path, or challenge the rules so to speak.
We have the enthusiasm of a startup company, and the professional experience of an old established law firm.
We are not box tickers, nor the computer-says-no types. We are proactive, honest solution-finding types. We want you to walk away from us in a better position than when you came to us.
our Values
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We say what we mean and we mean what we say. We’re interested in people and their businesses, but we’re more than happy to chat about their dog’s vet appointment too.
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Passionate about government compliance. Yes, you read that right, that’s us.
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We make change, real solution-creating change. We don’t expect to gain our clients’ trust through wearing an expensive suit, we do so through getting results.
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We carve our own path and stand up for what is right.
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We are agile and constantly seeking ways to grow and adapt. We’re moving forward and ahead so we can help our clients to move forward and ahead
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We advocate for people, always.
