Resolution Specialist

New Zealand Government; Hamilton; Hybrid; NZD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary $90,039

9% superannuation

Job summary

Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) in Hamilton seeks a dedicated Resolution Specialist to manage the end-to-end resolution of customer complaints, coordinating with clients, advocates and ACC teams to identify practical solutions and restore trust. The role operates within a legislative framework to deliver fair outcomes.

You'll investigate, mediate, and communicate clearly, guiding customers through challenging circumstances while maintaining a high standard of service and strong

Qualifications

• Experience in dispute resolution or complaints management.
• Ability to interpret and explain policy and legislation clearly.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end resolution of customer complaints, listening and gathering information.
• Work with customers, advocates and ACC teams to identify practical solutions.
• Deliver fair and balanced outcomes through resolution, investigation and mediation.

Skills

Dispute resolution

Complaints handling

Mediation

Customer service

Communication

Tools

CRM software

Job description

# Resolution Specialist at Accident Compensation Corporation, Waikato## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role* Manage the end-to-end resolution of our customer complaints process by listening, gathering information, and working with the customer to find the best solution.* Based in Hamilton, permanent full-time opportunity.**About us | Mō mātou** 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 here. **About the role | Mō te tūranga mahi** As a Resolution Specialist, you will manage the end-to-end resolution of customer complaints, working in partnership with customers, advocates, and ACC teams to identify practical solutions, restore relationships, and achieve fair and balanced outcomes. Working within a legislative framework, you'll help navigate complex situations and deliver an exceptional customer experience through resolution, investigation, mediation, and relationship-building. This is a rewarding role where you'll help people navigate challenging circumstances, resolve concerns, and contribute to meaningful improvements across ACC. You will identify if early resolution is possible with clients & advocates, getting to the core of their conflict with ACC. If early resolution is not possible or the client has indicated there is a breach of the Code of Claimant Rights, you may be required to investigate the complaint and identify appropriate remedies if breaches are found. This is a permanent full-time opportunity, within the Resolution Services team, based in Hamilton. **About you | Mōu** You're someone who enjoys working through complex issues, building trust with others, and helping people find a way forward. You remain calm under pressure, bring a balanced approach to difficult situations, and are motivated by achieving fair and positive outcomes. **We value potential and growth over perfection. If you meet most of the criteria and are excited about making a difference, we encourage you to apply if you**:* Bring experience in dispute resolution, complaints management, mediation, claims management, or a similar customer-facing environment.* Demonstrate resilience and sound judgement when working with people experiencing challenging circumstances.* Have strong communication and relationship-building skills, including the confidence to navigate difficult conversations.* Enjoy problem-solving and getting to the root cause of issues to identify practical solutions.* Can interpret and explain legislation, policy, or complex information in a clear and accessible way.* Effectively manage competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of customer service.**Working at ACC | Mō ACC** 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 is 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.*The appointing base salary for this role will be $90,039 and we offer an additional 9% superannuation contribution. ACC offers a comprehensive benefits package which at present includes an advantageous superannuation scheme with features like no mandatory employee contribution, optional life and income protection insurance, and the flexibility to change to a locked plan at any time, ensuring your financial security now and in retirement.* **How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono** ***As part of your application, please tell us in your cover letter:**** Please share your understanding of the Resolution Specialist role* What appeals to you about the day'to'day work, including working with customers experiencing challenging circumstances* Describe your experience or skills in dispute resolution or complaint handlingApplications will run through to **11:55 pm Sunday 20th September 2026**. Applications can only be accepted when submitted through our Te Kahu Opportunities Marketplace. If you encounter accessibility issues when submitting your application, or if you have any pātai (questions) about the role please email [e-mail] quoting the Job Identification number next to the role title.## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Accident Compensation Corporation || Location: | Waikato || Position type: | Ongoing - Full Time || Category: | Customer services || Date listed: | 10-Sep-2026 || Salary range: | N/A || Closing date: | 20-Sep-2026 || Reference: | 1007298\\_1789009441 || Attachment: | No File Attached || File links: | || Website: | www.acc.co.nz |