Are you ready to step into a role where your advice genuinely shapes how an organisation manages risk?
At ACC, risk isn’t just about compliance – it’s about enabling better information, better conversations and better decisions for New Zealanders. We’re evolving how we approach risk with a sharper focus on quality, insight and decision-making. We’re looking for an experienced Lead Advisor, Enterprise Risk to partner with senior leaders, challenge thinking and help shape how risk is managed at an enterprise level.
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 acc.co.nz.
About the role | Mō te tūranga mahi
This is a high-impact, relationship-led role where you will act as a trusted 2nd line advisor to DCEs, senior leaders and business groups. Working as part of a small, high-performing Enterprise Risk team, you play a key role in lifting risk maturity across ACC by helping senior leaders to make confident, risk-informed decisions in a complex environment.
The appointing salary for this role is $125,000 - $151,000 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.
What You’ll Do:
About you | Mōu
If you’re looking for a role where you can influence decisions, challenge thinking, and help shape how risk is managed at an enterprise level, we’d love to hear from you.
You will bring:
Emotional intelligence: Demonstrated through sound judgement, even temperament and the ability to influence and motivate others.
Adaptability: Ability to adapt quickly to new information or areas of work and manage time effectively.
Exceptional communication skills: Both written and verbal.
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 Sunday 14 June at 11.55pm
Applications can only be accepted through the ACC Career Website. For accessibility support or pātai (questions), email HRHelp@acc.co.nz.
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.
