Policy Advisor

• Contribute to high-profile policy work that impacts the Accident Compensation Scheme
• Join a collaborative, flexible team with strong development opportunities
• Wellington-based permanent role with 9% ACC superannuation contribution

Permanent, Full-time | Wellington

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

As a Policy Advisor, you will work across the team to support the delivery of the policy programme of work.  

ACCs position as a crown entity provides opportunity to contribute to government priorities with the advantage of being able to draw on a wealth of diverse perspectives, experience and operational technical expertise across the organisation. With this comes the satisfaction of seeing your work developed right through from initiation to operational implementation. 

• Help shape the future of the Accident Compensation Scheme and ACCs role as part of the wider health and welfare system. 

• Contribute towards addressing complex policy problems with a unique intersectional focus between government and service delivery. 

• Be part of an innovative and collaborative team culture with a supportive and knowledgeable manager, strong autonomy, and a flexible working environment.

The appointing salary for this role is $77,502 to $94,724, 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.

About you | Mōu

You will be early in your career as a policy professional, but with strong potential to tackle complex issues, work well with stakeholders, and formulate robust advice to decision makers. 

• Policy advice background or relevant experience in thinking through difficult problems, including considering trade-offs and risks. 

• Relevant experience turning analysis into advice and the ability to think outside the square. 

• Sound judgement.  

• The ability to write, influence, and think creatively is essential, particularly with an understanding of Government operations. 

• A natural ability to form strong, credible relationships with stakeholders across an organisation. 

• You must hold New Zealand work rights at the time of application.

For us, it’s about how you go about your work – the relationships you build along the way and how you work with others for success.  

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's 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 Thursday 1 October 2026 11:59pm, 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 quoting the Job Identification number in the Job Info section.