Coordinator Rehabilitation - Permanent - Wellington

Marketplace; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 99.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

KiwiSaver up to 6%

Flexible working options

Life and income protection insurance

Health and wellness policy

Zusammenfassung

Fire and Emergency New Zealand in Wellington seeks a Coordinator Rehabilitation to support employees through recovery from work-related injuries. You will manage a diverse caseload, coordinate treatment, and develop tailored return-to-work plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals and managers.

The role focuses on early intervention, quality assurance, and stakeholder engagement to optimise recovery outcomes. AEP standards knowledge and ACC experience are highly valued.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience in ACC injury claim management and rehabilitation.
• Strong understanding of ACC legislation.
• Knowledge of the ACC Accredited Employer Programme (AEP) standards.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.

Aufgaben

• Manage a diverse caseload of injury cases and rehabilitation plans.
• Coordinate appropriate treatment and develop tailored return-to-work plans.
• Serve as primary contact for employees throughout recovery and liaise with managers and healthcare professionals.
• Facilitate early intervention and support safe, timely returns to work.
• Monitor rehabilitation progress and identify opportunities for suitable duties.

Kenntnisse

ACC injury claims

Rehabilitation

ACC legislation

AEP standards

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder mgmt

Time management

Jobbeschreibung

# Coordinator Rehabilitation - Permanent - Wellington at Fire and Emergency New Zealand, Wellington - Wairarapa## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role* Be part of an organisation dedicated to helping our communities* Join a passionate team supporting injury management and rehabilitation* Salary range $99,326 to $110,362 dependent on skills and experienceUse your prior experience in injury and rehabilitation management to support the recovery pathway of people who have been injured at work.**Mō tēnei tūranga - about the role**As a Coordinator Rehabilitation, you will play an important role in supporting Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) employees through their recovery from work-related injury and illness. Sitting within the Injury and Rehabilitation team, you will manage a diverse caseload, providing proactive and best-practice rehabilitation case management to assess individual needs, coordinate appropriate treatment and develop tailored rehabilitation and return to work plans. You will be the primary point of contact for employees throughout their recovery, building trusted relationships and ensuring they receive the right support at the right time. Working collaboratively with employees, their managers, healthcare professionals and other key stakeholders, you will facilitate early intervention and support safe, timely and sustainable returns to work.You will provide guidance to managers, monitor rehabilitation progress and outcomes, and help identify opportunities for suitable duties that support recovery. Through your work, you will help minimise the impact of injury and illness, improve recovery outcomes and contribute to a workplace where the health, wellbeing and safe return to work of our people are a priority.**Ko tāu nā i tēnei tūranga - What you'll bring to the role:**You will use your expertise in ACC injury claims management and rehabilitation practices to ensure injury claims and entitlements are managed in accordance with ACC Accredited Employer obligations and that claimant experience is prioritised.Bringing a passion for processes, systems and people, you will be adept at maintaining quality assurance and fostering stakeholder engagement to create a positive impact. Experience working in a unionised environment would be beneficial.**To be successful in this role, we'd expect you will have:*** Proven experience in ACC injury claim management and rehabilitation* A strong understanding of ACC legislation* Knowledge of the ACC Accredited Employer Programme (AEP) standards* Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills* Strong organisational and time-management abilities.**He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu? – Why you will enjoy working here**As an employer, Fire and Emergency New Zealand is committed to providing an enjoyable and challenging work environment with a focus on ongoing personal development.**Benefits*** Matched Kiwi Saver employer contributions of up to 6%* Flexible working options (dependent on the role)* Life and income protection insurance for eligible employees* A health and wellness policy that supports our people**The salary range for this role is $99,326 to $110,362** **dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.**Our preference is for the successful candidate to be Wellington-based. However, we are open to considering candidates elsewhere in New Zealand who have the right skills and experience and can effectively engage with stakeholders across the organisation.**Ko wai mātou - who are we?**Fire and Emergency New Zealand is a Crown Entity responsible for reducing unwanted fires, responding to structural and vegetation fires and other emergencies including motor vehicle crashes, medical emergencies, hazardous substance related incidents, natural disasters, and supporting increased community resilience.Our vision is to build stronger communities and protect what matters most to the people within them. We are proud to be recognised as New Zealand's most trusted public sector agency. Our values reflect what our people believe is core to who we are and the organisation we aspire to be.* We Do the Right Thing – Kia Tika* We Serve and Support – Manaakitanga* We Are Better Together – Whanaungatanga* We Strive to Improve – Auahatanga**Ko te tono mai - How to apply**:Come join us - we are excited about the future of Fire and Emergency New Zealand, and we'd love you to be part of it! We value diversity as a strength and welcome applicants that can help bring a difference to our organisation.If this sounds like you, apply now. To download a copy of our position description please visit our vacancy page on our FireJobs website.If you have any specific questions about this role, please email: [e-mail]. Please note, applications sent via email will not be accepted.We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.AI can be a helpful tool when preparing your application, but what matters most to us is you. Please ensure your CV, cover letter, and responses reflect your own skills, experiences, and perspective. We want to hear your real story - your passion, your personality, and what makes you unique. Don't let AI do all the talking - let it support you, not replace you.**Applications close Monday 16 November 2026****Please note: Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory for this role.**## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Fire and Emergency New Zealand || Location: | Wellington - Wairarapa || Position type: | Permanent - Full Time || Category: | Human resources, recruitment & training || Date listed: | 02-Nov-2026 || Salary range: | $99,326 - $110,362 || Closing date: | 16-Nov-2026 || Reference: | NZ/277-1126 || Attachment: | 2042\\_REHABILITATION COORDINATOR\\_2020-03 (1).pdf (PDF, 384KB)Job Specification || File links: | || Website: | https://fireandemergency.nz |Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website.