Senior Policy Advisor
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ACC is looking for a Senior Policy Advisor to scope policy issues, provide strategic advice to senior management and the ACC Board, and lead or support cross-government work from Wellington. This permanent full-time role sits in the Policy Evidence and Insights team and offers autonomy within a collaborative culture as you help shape the ACC Scheme, funding, and its role in health and welfare. You’ll bring a strong public policy background, ideally in health, social, or tax policy, plus economic policy or financial analysis, superb relationship management, sound judgement, and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Apply via the ACC Career Website with a cover letter showing economic analysis in policy and cross-government collaboration; deadline 5:00 pm 19 June 2026; salary 101,287 to 131,077 plus 9% super.
About us | Mō mātou
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About the role | Mō te tūranga mahi
As a Senior Policy Advisor your role will include scoping key policy issues that affect ACC and our customers; providing strategic advice to senior management and the ACC Board on the impact and response to these issues; and leading or supporting ACC’s engagement in cross-government programmes of work.
ACCs position as a crown entity provides opportunity to contribute to government priorities with the advantage of being able to draw on a wealth of diverse perspectives, experience and operational technical expertise across the organisation. With this comes the satisfaction of seeing your work developed right through from initiation to operational implementation.
Help shape the future of the ACC Scheme, how it is funded, and ACCs role as part of the wider health and welfare system
Contribute towards addressing complex policy problems with a unique intersectional focus between government and service delivery
Be part of an innovative and collaborative team culture, with a supportive and knowledgeable manager, strong autonomy, and a flexible working environment
This is a permanent full-time position, within the Policy Evidence and Insights team, based in Wellington.
About you | Mōu
You bring strong policy leadership capability and enjoy tackling complex issues, who works well with stakeholders to provide robust advice to decision-makers.
A strong public policy background (ideally with experience in the health system, social system or tax policy) with understanding of legislative and regulatory processes.
Capability or experience working in economic policy or government financial analysis.
Superb relationship management and communication skills.
Sound judgement with an analytical ability allowing you to assimilate complex information and provide advice accordingly.
Inclusive, safe and collaborative working style which creates space for diverse perspectives.
Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and understanding of its application to the role.
For us, it’s about how you go about your work – the relationships you build along the way and how you work with others for success.
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.
The appointing salary for this role will sit between $101,287 to $131,077 and we offer an additional 9% superannuation contribution. ACC offer a comprehensive benefits package, including an advantageous superannuation scheme with features like 0% contribution required by you, 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:
Briefly describe your experience applying economic or financial analysis in policy work. What kinds of policy issues have you worked on that have used these skills?
What experience do you have working across government or with multiple stakeholders?
*Please ensure you do not include any confidential or sensitive information in your responses. We’re interested in your approach and experience rather than specific details.
Applications will run through to 5:00 pm, Friday 19 June 2026 however please note that if an ideal candidate is found during this time we will move forward with screening and interviewing sooner.
Applications can only be accepted when submitted through our ACC Career Website. If you encounter accessibility issues when submitting your application, or if you have any pātai (questions) about the role please email [email protected].