Business Advisor

ACC New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 89,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Business Advisor to enhance operational effectiveness within their Service Delivery group. This role involves identifying and implementing improvements in business processes, collaborating with a diverse team, and championing initiatives that promote diversity and inclusion. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and problem-solving skills, thrive in a dynamic environment, and be committed to delivering exceptional service. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and offers opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in writing and preparing communications for diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in business writing and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Support tasks/projects, bringing involved persons together.
• Generate operational reports and communications with insights.
• Develop resources to monitor and advance tasks/projects.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Business Writing

Research Skills

Decision-Making

Negotiation Skills

Tools

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

Mō mātou | About us

ACC exists to support people - we help prevent injuries and get New Zealanders and visitors back to everyday life if they've had an accident.

Our vision is Tōnui Ake Nei | Thriving Aotearoa - a future where we work together so that all people and their communities can live lives they value. Our purpose is to improve lives every day through a focus on prevention, care, and recovery for all people in Aotearoa New Zealand who are affected by injury.

Our strategy, Huakina Te Rā, is underpinned by Te Tiriti o Waitangi / The Treaty of Waitangi and our commitment to partnering with Māori and achieving equitable wellbeing outcomes for Māori. The strategy gives effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi / The Treaty of Waitangi through our waka hourua partnered approach and dual-framing.

You can find more about ACC and the work we do here.

Mō tenei tūranga mahi | About this role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Advisor within the Deputy Chief Executive Office, supporting the Service Delivery group. Reporting to the Business Manager - Service Delivery, as a Business Advisor, you will be responsible for proactively identifying and implementing improvements to business, financial, and administrative processes to enhance operational effectiveness of the Service Delivery Group.

You will work alongside a team of Business Advisors, sharing your knowledge and skills, and also collaborate with Coordinators, Team Administrators, and Personal Assistants to support the wider Service Delivery group with administrative and advisory services.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Providing support to tasks/projects, acting as a conduit, bringing involved persons together to do the 'doing' and presenting the finished product to leaders.
• Generating operational reports and communications, adding insights and commentary.
• Developing resources/artifacts to monitor, review, or advance tasks/projects, such as PowerPoint presentations, newsletters, information sheets, key messages, and SharePoint site pages to increase engagement and understanding, including forms, Lists, flows, etc.
• Liaising with Risk Managers and leaders to ensure adequate risk awareness across Service Delivery.
• Supporting the Resilience and Readiness Team to deliver Business Continuity activities.
• Continuously seeking to improve the Group's efficiency and processes, including ongoing reviews and new initiatives.
• Championing opportunities to embed Huakina Te Rā and promote diversity and inclusion.

The salary range for this role is $89,288 - $110,047, with appointment depending on skills and experience, along with 9% superannuation. Mōu | About you
You will bring enthusiasm, motivation, and a positive attitude. You should be adaptable, thrive in a changing environment, and aim to positively influence the Service Delivery team. Experience in writing and preparing communications, attention to detail, interest in learning new systems, and proficiency in business writing for diverse audiences are essential. Strong communication, stakeholder management skills, problem-solving, influencing, decision-making, and negotiation abilities are also required. You should be proactive, with strong research and diagnostic skills, capable of taking initiatives from concepts to operational implementation.

Mō ACC | Working at ACC
At ACC, we embrace Aotearoa's diverse cultures and are committed to providing equitable opportunities. We believe that a diverse and inclusive team helps us better serve our customers. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, ages, and abilities. We support flexible working arrangements and offer development opportunities in te reo Māori and tikanga.

E pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
Please attach your CV and cover letter explaining why you are a great fit and what strengths you would bring. Applications close at 5 pm on Sunday, 18 May. Submit your application through our ACC Career Website. For accessibility issues or questions about the role, email [e-mail].