Senior Solicitor, Scheme & Corporate

Accident Compensation Corporation; Wellington; On-site; NZD 118,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

9% superannuation contribution

Fixed term / Secondment

Job summary

ACC's Scheme & Corporate Legal team is seeking a Senior Solicitor to partner with colleagues in the Legal, Privacy & Ethics function, delivering clear, practical advice across ACC to support lawful decision-making and safe outcomes for New Zealanders.

You will advise on the legislative and regulatory framework for the Accident Compensation Scheme and Corporation, including information-sharing laws, Te Tiriti obligations, and Crown entity governance; fixed-term role in Wellington or Auckland with

Qualifications

• LLB required with NZ practising certificate or eligibility.
• Significant public law experience and capability to provide practical legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Legal, Privacy & Ethics to support ACC business groups.
• Translate challenging legal issues into clear, practical advice for lawful decision-making.
• Advise on the legislative and regulatory framework for the Scheme and Corporation, including information-sharing laws and Crown obligations.

Skills

Public law experience

Policy advice

Stakeholder engagement

Legal research

Education

LLB

NZ Law Society practising certificate

Job description

Join ACC's Scheme & Corporate Legal team and help enable good, lawful decision-making across the Accident Compensation Corporation and Scheme. We are a collaborative, high-performing legal team with a strong development focus. Enjoy flexible working and an advantageous 9% superannuation contribution.

About us | Mō mātou ACC

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

Fixed Term or Secondment | January 2027 to August 2027 | Wellington or Auckland (Newmarket)

About the role | Mō te tūćanga mahi

As a Senior Solicitor in our Scheme and Corporate team, you will partner with your colleagues in the Legal, Privacy & Ethics function to support business groups across ACC. You will translate challenging legal issues into clear, practical and solutions-focused advice, helping ACC operate lawfully and effectively while contributing to keeping Kiwis safe at work, at home, and everywhere in between. You will advise on the legislative and regulatory framework that applies to the Accident Compensation Scheme and the Accident Compensation Corporation. This framework includes the Accident Compensation Act 2001, information-sharing laws, and ACC's public law obligations as a Crown Entity.

The appointing salary for this role is $117,787 - $166,288 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.

About you | Mō u

• Significant public law experience and the ability to provide clear, practical, solutions-focused legal advice in complex organisational environments.
• Demonstrated capability to lead specialist legal advice, including advice on statutory schemes, Crown entity powers, privacy and official information.
• A strategic perspective, sound judgement and the ability to focus on material issues while offering practical, solutions-focused advice.
• Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills, with experience working collaboratively across a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience briefing and advising senior leaders.
• Experience supporting quality legal services through professional leadership, coaching, mentoring or peer review.
• Experience working with technical experts.
• Experience in highly regulated, insurance, health or Crown entity environments would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and strong cultural and social awareness. Experience in applying Te Tiriti principles in legal or policy settings, would be an advantage.
• An LLB, at least seven years' post-qualification experience in a relevant legal role, and a current New Zealand Law Society practising certificate or eligibility to hold one.
• Initiative, self-motivation, strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

You must hold New Zealand work rights at the time of application.

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'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.