Māori & Equity Transition Lead

ACC New Zealand; Tauranga; Hybrid; NZD 118,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9% superannuation contribution

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

ACC New Zealand seeks a Māori & Equity Transition Lead to establish and embed a new operating model, work programme, and governance across the organisation. You will translate strategy into practical delivery plans, partnering with leaders to drive sustainable change and equity outcomes across ACC.

The role offers a fixed-term opportunity with flexible location options, with a salary range reflecting experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading business integration, organisational change or transformation in complex environments.
• Demonstrated success leading new functions, teams, operating models or governance frameworks.
• Change management capability with sustainable ways of working.
• Translate strategic priorities into practical delivery plans, milestones and outcomes.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and application in policy or service design.
• Knowledge of equity frameworks and system-level change.
• Strong planning, prioritisation, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to work through ambiguity while maintaining momentum.
• NZ work rights at time of application.

Responsibilities

• Establish and embed a new operating model and work programme for Māori & Equity Outcomes.
• Partner with ACC leaders to implement sustainable organisational change.
• Lead governance rhythms and ways of working across ACC.
• Translate strategy into practical delivery plans and milestones.
• Influence stakeholders and manage complex relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Facilitation

Strategy translation

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Inter-Agency Secondments are supported.

• Lead the establishment of a new Māori & Equity function and operating model.
• Partner with leaders across ACC to embed sustainable organisational change.
• Fixed-term opportunity with flexible location options

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 the Māori & Equity Transition Lead, you will work closely with the Head of Māori & Equity Outcomes to establish and embed a new operating model, structure, work programme, governance rhythms and ways of working across ACC. This is a unique opportunity to shape how ACC delivers Māori and equity outcomes, translating strategy into practical delivery plans and sustainable business practices that support keeping Kiwis safe at work, at home, and everywhere in between. You will partner with leaders, influence across complex stakeholder groups, and support the successful implementation of organisational priorities.

The appointing salary for this role is $117,787 to $152,430 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:

• Proven experience leading business integration, organisational change, transformation, or transition initiatives within complex environments.
• Demonstrated success leading new functions, teams, operating models, or governance frameworks.
• Change management capability with experience embedding sustainable ways of working.
• Ability to translate strategic priorities into practical delivery plans, milestones, and operational outcomes.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, relationship management, and influencing skills.
• Strong understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and demonstrated application in organisational systems, policy, or service design.
• Knowledge of equity frameworks and system-level change.
• Strong planning, prioritisation, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively through ambiguity while maintaining momentum and delivery focus.
• 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.