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.
You can find more about ACC and the work we do here
About the role | Mō te tūranga mahi
Reporting to the Head of People and Culture (People Excellence), this is a critical leadership role for an experienced employment relations professional who thrives in complex environments. You will lead ACC’s union relationships and bargaining activity, while providing trusted strategic advice to senior leaders and executives on high-impact employment relations matters.
Leading a small team of experts, you will take an enterprise-wide view of employment relations at ACC. You will shape ER strategy, policy and practice, lead complex bargaining across our union partnerships, and build the trusted relationships needed to navigate change, manage risk and support constructive outcomes across the organisation.
About you | Mōu
You will be a senior employment relations leader with a strong track record of operating at a systems level in large, complex organisations. You will bring deep experience leading union bargaining, credibility with senior stakeholders, and a leadership style that builds trust, strengthens relationships and enables others to perform at their best.
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 $145,216 and $195,248 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 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 Wednesday 17th June. 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 HRHelp
ACC NZ is an organisation quite unlike any other - in fact we are the only one of our kind in the world! At our heart is the fact we are an innovative New Zealand organisation born out of an idea - one focused on looking after the best interests of our people. So it will come as little surprise that a job with us offers an opportunity to do something that directly benefits the people of New Zealand, while also benefitting your career.
There are three words that encapsulate our reason for being: prevention, care and recovery. We exist to actively minimise the chance of accidents happening. But when they do, we are here to help people with the appropriate levels of care and recovery with the aim of returning them to their normal lives faster.
As you might expect, there are many people involved in making all this happen, and that's why there are many and varied career opportunities within our organisation. From Case Managers and Claims Managers to Clinical Advisors and Technical Claims Managers we offer many roles which open up a range of development avenues with ACC. What's more, we have locations around the country, all of which offer supportive, collegial workplaces.
As part of the ACC's team of talented and passionate people you can also look forward to a host of benefits including flexible working options, competitive remuneration, ongoing career development opportunities, and a discounted healthcare scheme. So if ACC sounds like your type of place, let's talk today.
