Injury Management & Return-to-Work Lead

H.W. Richardson Group; Invercargill City; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully subsidised health insurance (12+

Family cover available

Job summary

The H W Richardson Group Ltd is a family-owned business based in Southland, operating across New Zealand and Australia with diverse interests. We are seeking an Injury Management Lead to provide leadership and specialist expertise across injury management, rehabilitation and return-to-work programmes, supporting managers, Health & Safety, HR resources and our third-party administrator.

This full-time role (40 hours/week) is based at 25 Esk building in Invercargill’s CBD, with a remuneration

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in health, rehabilitation, injury management or related field.
• Minimum of five years' relevant injury management/ACC claims experience.
• Knowledge of ACC legislation and return-to-work principles is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to contribute to reporting and audits.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with digital systems experience.
• Great culture and ongoing training opportunities within a nationwide business.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and specialist expertise across injury management, rehabilitation and return-to-work programmes.
• Oversee workplace injury claims, rehabilitation and ACC Accredited Employer Programme requirements.
• Support injury management practices across the Group and guidance to managers, Health & Safety and HR resources.
• Collaborate with third‑party administrator to achieve timely, sustainable recovery and return‑to‑work outcomes.
• Contribute to quality reporting, continuous improvement and staff wellbeing programs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal & written communication

ACC claims experience

Education

Tertiary qualification in health/injury management or rehabilitation

Job description

The H W Richardson Group Ltd is a family-owned business based in Southland, operating across New Zealand and Australia with diverse interests. We are seeking an Injury Management Lead to provide leadership and specialist expertise across injury management, rehabilitation and return-to-work programmes, supporting managers, Health & Safety, HR resources and our third-party administrator.

This full-time role (40 hours/week) is based at 25 Esk building in Invercargill’s CBD, with a remuneration