Atlassian Platform Lead

ACC New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 113,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation scheme (9% contribution

Life and income protection insurance (

Job summary

ACC New Zealand is seeking an Atlassian Platform Lead to steer the strategy, roadmap, governance and ongoing improvements of its Jira, Confluence, Atlassian Analytics and Atlassian Access environments. You will influence both business and technology teams, supporting Agile, Waterfall and hybrid delivery methods.

The role requires deep Jira configuration knowledge, strong cloud product experience and a proactive mindset focused on platform adoption and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience administering and configuring Atlassian products in a large enterprise environment.
• Deep expertise in Jira configuration including workflows, schemes, permissions, automations and custom fields.
• Strong knowledge of Atlassian Cloud products including Jira, Confluence, Atlassian Access and Atlassian Analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, roadmap, governance, administration and continuous improvement of ACC's Atlassian platform.
• Support Agile, Waterfall and hybrid delivery models through scalable platform solutions.
• Drive innovation, adoption and better outcomes for New Zealanders by enabling effective ways of working.

Skills

Atlassian Admin

Jira configuration

Jira workflows

Jira permissions

Automations

Custom fields

Marketplace apps

Atlassian Cloud

Confluence

Atlassian Access

Atlassian Analytics

Agile delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 16th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

ACC is a trusted and high'performing 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 www.acc.co.nz

As our Atlassian Platform Lead, you will lead the strategy, roadmap, governance, administration and continuous improvement of ACC's Atlassian platform. This is a highly influential role where you will lead the evolution of Jira, Confluence, Atlassian Analytics, Atlassian Access and emerging Atlassian capabilities, ensuring the platform delivers value across business and technology teams. You will strengthen enterprise delivery practices, support Agile, Waterfall and hybrid delivery models, drive innovation and adoption, and help enable better outcomes for New Zealanders by supporting the systems and ways of working that help keep Kiwis safe at work, at home, and everywhere in between.

The appointing salary for this role is $113,203 - $131,077 based on experience. ACC offers a comprehensive benefits package which at present includes an advantageous superannuation scheme (9% contribution) with features like no mandatory employee contribution, optional life and income protection insurance.

You will bring:

• A minimum of five years' experience administering and configuring Atlassian products within a large enterprise environment
• Deep expertise in Jira configuration including workflows, schemes, permissions, automations, custom fields and marketplace applications
• Strong knowledge of Atlassian Cloud products including Jira, Confluence, Atlassian Access and Atlassian Analytics
• Experience supporting Agile, Waterfall and hybrid delivery methodologies through scalable platform solutions
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills across business and technology teams
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences
• A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement, innovation and platform adoption
• Demonstrated understanding and application of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in organisational systems, processes and ways of working
• You must hold New Zealand work rights at the time of application.

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's 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.