Senior Advisor (HR)

Senior HR Advisor

• Wellington Christchurch or Auckland based

• Permanent

About us Mō mātou

ACC exists to support people - we help prevent injuries and get New Zealanders and visitors back to everyday life if theyve 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. Were looking for a talented and experienced Senior HR Advisor who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is energised by the opportunity to lead and deliver high-volume complex employment relations case work. 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 partner with business leaders to identify opportunities for enhancing people experience and organisational performance and provide solutions to complex HR challenges.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Lead and manage high-volume complex ER case work with confidence and care ensuring outcomes are aligned with ACCs values employment legislation and strategic direction. Youll be a trusted advisor to leaders guiding them through sensitive and challenging ER matters.

• Provide operational HR support across a portfolio of business functions partnering with leaders to design and deliver people solutions that enhance organisational performance and employee experience.

• Develop leadership capability by coaching and supporting leaders to build high-performing inclusive teams. Youll help embed ACCs 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 that can be based in our Wellington Christchurch or Auckland office.

About you Mōu

Youll 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 a willingness to work on both BAU and project work.

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.

• Knowledge of relevant NZ employment legislation.

• 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.

• Public sector experienceis preferred.

Working at ACC Mō ACC

At ACC we embrace the rich tapestry of Aotearoa New Zealands 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 base salary range for this role is $101287 - $142993 with appointment depending on skills and experience and internal relativities. ACC also offers 9% superannuation.

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 Thursday 30th October.

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