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
We have an opportunity for a Senior Solicitor to join the Litigation team on a permanent basis. The litigation portfolio is varied and includes dispute resolution litigation under the Accident Compensation Act 2001, public, civil, commercial, criminal and coronial matters.
This role will primarily focus on criminal and integrity matters including advice and guidance to ACC’s Fraud Prevention and Investigation and Workplace Integrity teams, responding to Coronial inquests, and some of the other litigation the team manages. Some Court appearances are still required from time to time on discrete matters such as non-party disclosure orders.
You'll join a collaborative team of experienced legal professionals who provide strategic advice and litigation support across a broad range of ACC's activities.
The appointing salary for this role is $117,787 – $166,288 (based on experience) ACC offers a comprehensive benefits package which at present includes an advantageous superannuation scheme ( 9% contribution) with features like no mandatory employee contribution, optional life and income protection insurance.
This is a permanent role, based in either Wellington or Auckland
About you | Mōu
We’re looking for applicants who have a strong grounding in criminal law or regulatory enforcement/litigation and associated processes, but who may be looking to step back from regular court appearances. Alternatively, you may have experience within a regulatory environment and looking to take the next step into a senior role. Your work will help ensure ACC operates lawfully, effectively and in the best interests of New Zealanders.
You will bring:
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:
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 on Wednesday 15 July 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 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.
