Senior Advisor (HR)

Short Description:

Join a forward-thinking P&C team where you’ll lead ER work and help shape a high-performing, inclusive organisation.

About us | Mō mātou

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

About the role | Mō te tūranga mahi

This is an exciting time to be joining our People & Culture group as we continue to reorientate to enable a modern, future-focused approach to supporting ACC.

We’re looking for a talented and experienced Senior HR Advisor who thrives in a busy and evolving environment and is energised by the opportunity to lead and deliver complex employment relations case work, while partnering with business leaders in our enabling functions to identify opportunities for enhancing the people experience and organisational performance.

A genuine passion for ER is essential, as this role will be pivotal in shaping how we support leaders and kaimahi through challenging and transformative moments.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Provide operational HR support across a portfolio of enabling functions, partnering with leaders to design and deliver people solutions that enhance organisational performance and employee experience.
• Lead and manage complex ER case work with confidence and care, ensuring outcomes are aligned with ACC’s values, employment legislation, and strategic direction. You’ll be a trusted advisor to leaders, guiding them through sensitive and challenging ER matters.
• Develop leadership capability by coaching and supporting leaders to build high-performing, inclusive teams. You’ll help embed ACC’s leadership expectations and foster a culture of accountability, wellbeing, and continuous improvement.
• Use data and insights to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and translate these into actionable plans that support business outcomes.
• Build strong, influential relationships across the organisation, acting as a connector between business needs and People & Culture services.

This is a permanent role based in our Wellington office.

About you | Mōu

You’ll be an experienced HR generalist who has worked across a number of HR disciplines, with a strong history of managing complex ER processes end to end. You will have strong stakeholder engagement skills and ability to manage day-to-day people advice while working on proactive project work to strengthen people practices.

You will have:

• Proven track record of partnering with business leaders to drive outcomes.
• Experience in managing high volume ER case work.
• Strong coaching and facilitation skills.
• Strong knowledge of NZ employment legislation (public sector exposure preferable)
• Experience working with cross-functional teams to deliver programmes of work would be advantageous.
• Strong inter-personal skills to build trusted relationships with senior leaders.
• Strong business acumen and ability to apply your understanding of business strategy to effectively deliver people outcomes.

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.

The appointing salary for this role will sit between $101,287 and $131,077 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 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 Sunday 7th June.

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 HRHelp.

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