ACC New Zealand

Executive Advisor - Deputy Chief Executive Office (Service Delivery)

ACC New Zealand  •  NZ$165k - NZ$233k/yr  •  Wellington, NZ (Onsite)  •  5 hours ago
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Job Description

Permanent – Wellington or Auckland

  • Influence Service Delivery priorities through high-impact executive advice
  • Bring structure and clarity to complex, fast-moving organisational challenges
  • 9% superannuation contribution plus a comprehensive benefits package

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 at www.acc.co.nz

About the role | Mō te tūranga mahi
As the Executive Advisor, Deputy Chief Executive (DCE) Service Delivery, you’ll drive strategic priorities, provide high-quality advice, and support the DCE Service Delivery to ensure coherence and alignment across the leadership team.

You’ll help shape and progress service delivery priorities by bringing clarity to complex issues, improving alignment across work programmes, and ensuring the DCE has timely, well-judged advice to enable confident decisions and visible progress.

You’ll play a pivotal role in monitoring performance, coordinating responses, preparing high-quality briefings and correspondence, and keeping strategic initiatives moving, contributing to keeping Kiwis safe at work, at home, and everywhere in between.

The appointing salary for this role is $164,705 – $232,525 based on experience 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 flexibility to change to a locked plan at any time.

About you | Mōu
You will bring:

  • Significant senior-level experience providing strategic advice in a complex operating environment
  • Executive Office and/or senior policy experience with a track record of delivery and results
  • Strong analytical capability, able to assess complex operational and strategic issues and provide clear recommendations
  • Highly developed communication skills, including writing executive briefings, reports, and correspondence
  • Strong influencing and stakeholder management capability, with confidence working with senior leaders
  • Excellent judgement, discretion, and ability to prioritise competing demands in a fast-paced environment
  • A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to anticipate needs and drive follow-through
  • A commitment to continuous improvement, safety leadership, and diversity and inclusion
  • You must hold New Zealand work rights at the time of application.

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
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 Wednesday 10th June 2026 1159pm, however if an ideal candidate is found we may progress screening and interviewing sooner.

Applications can only be accepted through the ACC Career Website. For accessibility support or pātai (questions), email HRHelp@acc.co.nz

ACC New Zealand

About ACC New Zealand

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.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Wellington, NZ
Year Founded
1974
Website
acc.co.nz
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