- Join an organisation that supports and develops your career
- Contribute towards addressing complex policy problems with a unique intersectional focus between government and service delivery
- Help shape the future of the ACC Scheme and ACCs role as part of the wider health and welfare system
- Be part of a collaborative and interactive team
About us | Mō mātou
ACC exists to support people - we help prevent injuries and get New Zealanders and visitors back to everyday life if they’ve had an accident.
You can find more about ACC and the work we do here.
About the role | Mō te tūranga mahi
As a Senior Policy Advisor your role could include working on complex policy issues; providing strategic advice to senior management and the ACC Board on the impact and response to these issues; and leading or supporting ACC’s engagement in cross-government programmes of work. ACCs position as a crown entity provides opportunity to contribute to government priorities with the advantage of being able to draw on a wealth of diverse perspectives, experience and operational technical expertise across the organisation. With this comes the satisfaction of seeing your work developed right through from initiation to operational implementation.
We’re seeking a dedicated Senior Policy Advisor to join our dynamic team for a period of 12 months. You’ll play a pivotal role in scoping and developing key policy issues that affect ACC and our customers, contributing to our mission of keeping Kiwis safe at work, at home, and everywhere in between.
About you | Mōu
You will be a thought leader who excels in tackling complex issues, who works well with stakeholders to provide robust advice to decision-makers. We encourage you to apply if you have:
- A strong public policy background (ideally with at least 3+ years’ experience in a policy role), with understanding of legislative and regulatory processes.
- Experience working in economic policy or government financial analysis.
- Superb relationship management and communication skills.
- Sound judgement with an analytical ability allowing you to assimilate complex information and provide advice accordingly.
- An inclusive, safe and collaborative working style which creates space for diverse perspectives.
- For us, it’s about how you go about your work – the relationships you build along the way and how you work with others for success.
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.
The appointing salary for this role will sit between $101,287 and $137,035 and we offer an additional 9% superannuation contribution. ACC offer a comprehensive benefits package, including an advantageous superannuation scheme with features like 0% contribution required by you, optional life and income protection insurance, and the flexibility to change to a locked plan at any time, ensuring your financial security now and in retirement.
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 5pm, Tuesday 5th August. Please note that if an ideal candidate is found during this time we will move forward with screening and interviewing sooner.
Applications can only be accepted when submitted through our ACC Career Website. If you encounter accessibility issues when submitting your application, or if you have any pātai (questions) about the role please email [email protected]
