Māori & Equity Transition Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation 9%

Job summary

ACC New Zealand seeks a dynamic Māori & Equity Transition Lead to establish and embed a new operating model and governance across the organisation. You will translate strategy into practical delivery plans and oversee a sustainable programme that aligns with Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equity outcomes, working with senior leaders to drive measurable progress.

The appointing salary ranges from $117,787 to $152,430, with a comprehensive benefits package including a 9% superannuation contribution and

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the establishment of a new Māori & Equity function and operating model.
• Partner with ACC leaders to embed sustainable organisational change.
• Translate strategy into practical delivery plans and governance rhythms.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Strategic translation

Job description

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.