Senior Solicitor, Litigation

Looking for your next career move Are you interested in being part of a high-performing team working in a large and complex environment Do you want to make a difference to the lives of New Zealanders Consider joining the Legal team at ACC!

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 dohere.

About the role Mō te tūranga mahi

We have an opportunity for a Senior Solicitor to join the Litigation team on a permanent basis.

The litigation portfolio is varied and includes dispute resolution litigation under the Accident Compensation Act 2001 public civil commercial criminal and coronial matters. The team is responsible for managing all litigation that ACC is a party to in courts tribunals and inquiries. The team oversees the instruction and management of ACC litigation via a panel of external lawyers that represent ACC; team members are generally not required to appear in court themselves.

As a Senior Solicitor you will play an important role in managing a range of proceedings and working closely with external counsel as well as providing sound and fit for purpose advice to internal stakeholders.

The base salary range for this role is$117787 $166288with appointment depending on skills and experience and internal relativities.ACC also offers 9% superannuation on top of base salary.

This is a permanent role based in Wellington or Auckland.

About you Mōu

As a Senior Solicitor you will have:

• A tertiary qualification in law and a current New Zealand Law Society practicing certificate.
• Proven litigation public law and legal advisory experience.
• Strong experience and confidence engaging influencing and advising at senior leadership levels as well as the skills and ability to work with diverse teams and people across the organisation.
• High levels of customer focus initiative and self-motivation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• An awareness of issues related to people with disabilities and experience working in an environment requiring cultural and social awareness.
• Knowledge of ACC public sector legislation and the wider system within which ACC operates is preferred.

To add value to ACC youll also bring:

• High integrity values and a spirit of service.
• The ability to robustly apply public sector disciplines as well as business and commercial nous.
• Experience working with a range of technical experts with experience in highly regulated insurance or health sectors and/or Crown Entities would be an advantage.

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.

How to apply Me pēhea te tuku tono

Applications close Sunday 9 November 2025and can only be accepted when submitted through our ACC Careers Website. Please ensure your application clearly highlights the required skills and experience that are listed above. If you are an ACC employee please apply with your ACC employee profile. If you encounter accessibility issues when submitting your application or if you would like further information please contact