Come join a cohesive leadership team who are dedicated to providing a positive employee experience through engagement, motivation and empowerment of their teams, in an environment that also ensures that you are well supported.
Mō mātou | About us
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.
Our vision is Tōnui Ake Nei | Thriving Aotearoa - a future where we work together so that all people and their communities can live lives they value. Our purpose is to improve lives every day through a focus on prevention, care, and recovery for all people in Aotearoa New Zealand who are affected by injury.
Our strategy, Huakina Te Rā is underpinned by Te Tiriti o Waitangi and our commitment to partnering with Māori and achieving equitable wellbeing outcomes for Māori. The strategy gives effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi through our waka hourua partnered approach and dual-framing.
You can find more about ACC and the work we do here.
Mō te tūranga mahi | About the role
As a new leader in our Christchurch Client Administration hub, part of a national back-office function, you will be supporting Client Administration employees who are often not only new to ACC but also working in their first role in a corporate environment, as well as some seasoned professionals.
You will empower your team to provide an accurate and efficient supportive service ensuring our clients receive the right support to enable their effective rehabilitation and subsequent return to independence.
For further information about the role, please click Team Leader- Position Description
Ko wai koe | About you
To be successful you will need to be able to hit the ground running and will be in your element coaching and mentoring team members and providing support to ensure our success.
You will thrive working in a fast-paced environment and enjoy the opportunity to work collaboratively both locally and nationally.
If you are a customer focused leader who thrives on consistency, collaboration and supporting your team to deliver quality customer experiences this is the role for you.
Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills
- Leadership experience in a fast-paced inclusive environment.
- Proven ability to motivate operational teams to achieve customer outcomes using data and insights.
- Experience coaching people to achieve results, adapting your approach to suit individual needs and styles.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to make pragmatic decisions in complex and/or challenging situations.
- Ability to motivate teams with a collaborative approach
- You’ll bring curiosity and a drive for continuous improvement, along with resilience, adaptability, and the ability to thrive through change.
Ngā Hua Mahi ki ACC | Benefits working at ACC:
- Base salary: $101,287.00
- Additional 9% superannuation.
- A supportive and inclusive work environment that values your knowledge and expertise.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth within the organisation.
- The option to explore flexible working that suits your needs and ours.
- A challenging opportunity with plenty of variety.
We’re looking for someone who is proactive, efficient, and thrives in a collaborative environment. You’ll bring strong initiative, a people first mindset, and a genuine belief in our purpose. Comfortable leading through ambiguity, you’ll seek out opportunities, solve problems independently, and help drive momentum.
Ideally, you will have experience turning around team performance, lifting culture, and positively shifting behaviours through strong, values led leadership.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
Please attached your CV and cover letter. This position has a forecasted start date of 25 August 2025.
Rā Kati | Applications close
Applications will close Sunday the 6th of July 2025 at 11:59pm. If you encounter accessibility issues when submitting your application, please email [email protected]
Late applications will not be accepted.
