Looking for your next career move? Are you interested in being part of a high-performing team, working in a large and complex environment? Do you want to make a difference to the lives of New Zealanders? Consider joining the team at ACC!

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/The Treaty of Waitangi and our commitment to partnering with Māori and achieving equitable wellbeing outcomes for Māori.  The strategy gives effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi/The Treaty of Waitangi through our waka hourua partnered approach and dual-framing.

More information about Huakina Te Rā can be found here

You can find more about ACC and the work we do here

Mō te tūranga mahi - About the role

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. The team is responsible for managing all litigation that ACC is a party to in courts, tribunals, and inquiries. The team oversees the instruction and management of ACC litigation via a panel of external lawyers that represent ACC, team members are not required to appear in court themselves.

As a Senior Solicitor, you play an important role in managing a range of proceedings and working closely with external counsel, as well as providing sound and fit for purpose advice to internal stakeholders.

The base salary range for this role is $117,787 - $166,288 with appointment depending on skills and experience and internal relativities. ACC also offers 9% superannuation on top of base salary.

For a detailed position description, please click here

This is a permanent role, located in Wellington.

Mōu - About you

As a Senior Solicitor, you will have the following:

• A tertiary qualification in law and a current New Zealand Law Society practicing certificate
• Proven litigation, public law, and legal advisory experience
• Knowledge of ACC, public sector legislation, and the wider system within which ACC operates preferred
• Knowledge of, or a willingness to develop knowledge of, Te Ao Māori, tikanga and Te Reo Māori
• Strong experience and confidence engaging, influencing and advising at senior leadership levels as well as the skills and ability to work with diverse teams and people organisation wide
• High levels of customer focus, initiative, and self-motivation
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders 
• An awareness of issues related to people with disabilities and experience working in an environment requiring cultural and social awareness

To add value to ACC you'll also bring the following:  

• High integrity, values, and a spirit of service
• Experience working with a range of technical experts with experience in highly regulated, insurance or health sectors and Crown Entities would be an advantage
• The ability to robustly apply public sector disciplines as well as business and commercial nous

Ngā hua mahi ki ACC - Benefits of working at ACC

At ACC, we embrace the rich tapestry of Aotearoa's cultures, and we 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
• Development opportunities in te reo Māori me ngā tikanga
• Supportive leadership with a passion for developing people
• A challenging opportunity with plenty of variety in your role
• A range of benefits, including wellness and employee discount programmes

Rā kati - Applications close
Applications close on Sunday, 13 April 2025 and can only be accepted when submitted through our ACC Careers Website.

Please ensure your application clearly highlights the required skills and experience that are listed above. If you are an ACC employee, please apply with your ACC employee profile.

If you encounter accessibility issues when submitting your application, or if you would like further information, please contact HRHelp@acc.co.nz