Recovery Partner Mental Injury - Newmarket

• Partnering with clients and whanau
• Are you resilient detail-oriented and able to meet deadlines
• Do you thrive in a dynamic supportive team

Please note that much of this role will be desk and telephony based

About this role M te tranga mahi

The Sensitive Claims Service provides support to anyone in Aotearoa New Zealand including visitors to the country who have experienced sexual abuse or assault in New Zealand.

The Recovery Partner Mental Injury team acts as a facilitator between clients treatment providers suppliers and other agencies.

In this position you will work with clients throughout their recovery process. The role includes engaging in discussions with clients and providers as well as reviewing medical information and provider reports. You will identify individual client needs and preferences and align these with the entitlements and services funded by ACC or other contracted agencies. Tasks include approving clinical recommendations or offering feedback to providers and clients on available options supporting informed decision-making and managing expectations proactively.

Sensitive claims can be complex and may require extended timeframes. Effective prioritisation proactive time management analytical review of information and sound judgement within established guidelines are essential for this position.

The role may involve exposure to challenging information. ACC provides a collaborative environment and access to various support mechanisms including training and professional supervision.

The Indicative salary $77502 $6975 (9%) superannuation

Start date: R Timata:Monday 29 September 2025

About you Mu

With complex mental injury clients you understand the importance of the very first engagement with ACC and managing the client through the most acute immediate engagement with us and will continue to manage and partner the client until their needs stabilise.

Important Skills Nga Pkenga Motuhake

• Understanding of mental injury and client engagement through appropriate communications engagement and building trust
• Managing a complex workload which incorporates empathy and trust while providing robust and appropriate well-being services
• Experience establishing and building relationships with clients and family understanding the importance diversity and inclusion through recovery
• Proven experience in creating effective partnerships across the health sector to achieve meaningful client outcomes.

About us M mtou

ACC exists to support people - we help prevent injuries and get New Zealanders and visitors back to everyday life if theyve had an accident

At ACC we embrace the rich tapestry of Aotearoa New Zealand 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 welcome candidates from every 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.

Join us - an organisation that grew out of bold thinking and has an enduring commitment to care for others at work home and play.

Applications close R Kati

Applications close at 11:55pm on Wednesday 6 August 2025 but screening and interviews may begin earlier. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as early as possible.

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Please note: Applications will only be accepted through our Career website online.

Late Applications will not be accepted