Supplier Manager

Accident Compensation Corporation; Wellington; On-site; NZD 101,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

9% superannuation

Flexible working options

Job summary

Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) is a trusted, high-performing New Zealand organisation focused on care, recovery and injury prevention. The Supplier Manager leads engagement and performance across a defined supplier portfolio, building strong partnerships and driving improvement.

This permanent role supports improved outcomes for injured kiwis across Aotearoa. The appointment offers flexible location across New Zealand, a competitive salary, 9% superannuation, and a comprehensive

Qualifications

• Experience in supplier, contract, or provider management within complex environments.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement.
• Commercial and analytical capability using data to inform decisions.
• NZ work rights at the time of application.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier engagement and performance management across a defined portfolio.
• Build strong, accountable relationships with suppliers and sector partners.
• Ensure contractual and service delivery expectations are met.
• Drive continuous improvement through insight, data, and collaboration.
• Support timely return-to-work outcomes for injured New Zealanders.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical capability

Performance management

Communication & influencing

Vocational services knowledge

Collaboration & adaptability

Supplier/Contract management

NZ work rights

Job description

• Manage and influence a diverse portfolio of suppliers across Aotearoa New Zealand
• Play a key role in improving service quality, performance, and outcomes for Kiwis
• Competitive salary, 9% superannuation, and flexible working options

Permanent opportunity | Flexible location across New Zealand

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
The Supplier Manager leads supplier engagement and performance management across a defined portfolio of suppliers and sector partners. This role focuses on building strong, accountable relationships, ensuring contractual and service delivery expectations are met, and driving continuous improvement through insight, data, and collaboration. The work directly supports improved outcomes for injured New Zealanders and helps ACC remain an effective, outcomes‑focused organisation.

We’re looking for a skilled Supplier Manager to join our Vocational Services portfolio teamwith a focus on working with Suppliers to support injured kiritaki to achieve timely return to workoutcomes, you’ll lead supplier performance, build strong partnerships, and help deliver better outcomes for Kiwis across Aotearoa.

The appointing salary for this role is $101,287 – $119,161 based on experience 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 0% employee contribution, optional life and income protection insurance, and flexibility to change to a locked plan at any time.

About you | Mōu
You will bring:

• Strong relationship‑building and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Commercial and analytical capability, with experience using data to inform decisions.
• Confidence managing performance discussions, risk, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence without direct authority.
• Knowledge of ACC’s vocational services would be advantageous
• A collaborative mindset and adaptability in a changing environment.
• Previous experience in supplier, contract, or provider management within complex environments would be advantageous.
• 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 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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 1007155
• Job Category Relationship Mgmnt/Engagement