Senior Advisor (ER)

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About the role - Mō te tūranga mahi

As Senior Employment Relations Advisor, you'll be the trusted expert guiding ACC through complex employment relations matters. You'll provide strategic advice, lead case resolution, and ensure our policies and practices are modern, fair, and compliant. You'll also play a key role in fostering constructive union relationships and supporting managers to confidently navigate ER challenges.

We are recruiting within the People and Culture team, on a fixed-term (up to twelve months), based in Wellington.

About you -Mōu

We're seeking someone with both the technical expertise and the interpersonal skills to make a real impact. You'll bring a strong background in employment relations, ideally within government or other complex organisations, and the ability to influence at senior levels.

We encourage you to apply if you have the following:

• A tertiary qualification in Human Resources or a related field, with significant ER experience in large organisations
• Proven ability to design, negotiate, and implement ER solutions that support strategic objectives
• Strong relationship management and influencing skills, with the ability to engage confidently with senior leaders
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical abilities, alongside strong project management skills

Demonstrated leadership in applying Te Tiriti o Waitangi to policies, systems, and processes.

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.

We encourage this by providing:

• employee networks to support our colleagues from diverse backgrounds
• the option to explore flexible working that suits your needs and ours.

The appointing salary for this role will sit between $117,787 and $152,430 and we offer an additional 9% superannuation contribution. ACC offer a comprehensive benefits package, including an advantageous superannuation scheme with features like 0% contribution required by you, optional life and income protection insurance, and the flexibility to change to a locked plan at any time, ensuring your financial security now and in retirement.

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 Friday 28 November 2025 however please note that if an ideal candidate is found during this time we will move forward with screening and interviewing sooner.

Applications can only be accepted when submitted through our ACC Career Website. If you encounter accessibility issues when submitting your application, or if you have any pātai (questions) about the role please email [email protected]

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