Strategic Advisor
Wellington - New Zealand
Job Summary
- Translate actuarial insight into influential advice that shapes ACCs strategic and scheme outcomes
- Partner across the business to support confident decisionmaking on complex issues
- Contribute to a financially sustainable scheme that delivers value for New Zealanders
About us Mō mātou
ACC is a trusted and highperforming organisation providing care supporting recovery and promoting injury prevention now and into the future.
You can find more about ACC and the work we do at .
About the role Mō te tūranga mahi
Were seeking an experienced Strategic Advisor to join our Actuarial Services team. This role acts as a key connector between the actuarial function and the wider business building trusted influential relationships across ACC. Working closely with stakeholders the focus is on turning actuarial insights into clear practical advice that supports confident decisionmaking at senior levels.
The role involves working through complex issues prioritising what matters most and delivering advice that influences outcomes and supports ACCs scheme performance and longterm sustainability. It contributes to Our Strategy with a focus on building an efficient organisation and a financially sustainable scheme that delivers value for New Zealanders.
This is a permanent role based in Wellington.
The appointing salary for this role is between $140000 - $180000 depending on skills and experience. We offer an additional 9% superannuation contribution. ACC offers a comprehensive benefits package which at present includes an advantageous superannuation scheme with features like 0% employee contribution optional life and income protection insurance and flexibility to change to a locked plan at any time.
About you Mōu
You will bring:
- Proven experience in building relationships managing senior and diverse stakeholders and influencing effectively to achieve outcomes. You are skilled at engaging across the business leading crossfunctional collaboration and connecting specialist functions with broader organisational needs.
- Strong capability in navigating complex organisational environments including a sound understanding of the machinery of government and how public sector organisations operate.
- Experience developing and delivering organisational or systemlevel strategies from shaping the problem through to implementation and tracking impact.
- Experience engaging with senior leaders boards and Ministers with the confidence to operate at senior level and contribute to highimpact decisionmaking.
- Confidence working with numbers data graphs and technical concepts. While actuarial knowledge is advantageous it is not essential. You are able to quickly grasp new numerical information acronyms and subject matter and engage confidently with analytical content.
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
Please note this role will commence in July 2026.
To apply 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 11.59pm on Sunday 26 April 2026 however if an ideal candidate is found we may progress screening and interviewing sooner.
Applications can only be accepted through the ACC Career Website. For accessibility support or pātai (questions) email
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority