Senior Advisor, Strategic Commissioning

• Lead strategic commissioning advice across complex, system-level challenges
• Influence health and commissioning reform at an enterprise and sector level
• Work with senior leaders to deliver future-focused outcomes for New Zealanders

Permanent, Wellington (preferred location)

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.

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About the role | Mō te tūranga mahi
The Senior Advisor, Strategic Commissioning contributes to the development and delivery of a future-focused vision and strategic direction for how ACC manages its treatment and rehabilitation commissioning. Operating within ACC’s enterprise strategy, system commissioning change agenda, and wider health sector reforms, this role provides high-quality, evidence-based strategic advice on complex and emerging commissioning issues. You will partner with leaders and teams across ACC to ensure alignment between enterprise strategy, system commissioning objectives, and business group priorities, translating strategic direction into practical insights that support effective decision-making and improved outcomes for Kiwis.

We’re seeking a dedicated Senior Advisor, Strategic Commissioning to join the Strategic Commissioning function. You will play a pivotal role in delivering high‑quality strategic analysis and advice, supporting senior leaders to make informed commissioning decisions and advancing ACC’s system commissioning priorities and enterprise strategy.

The appointing salary for this role is $101,287 – $129,885 (based on skills & 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:

• Experience as a senior strategy advisor or in an equivalent strategic advisory role
• Highly developed conceptual and analytical skills, with the ability to work through complex, ambiguous and emerging issues
• Strong critical analysis, problem-solving and strategic thinking capability
• Experience developing and applying strategy frameworks, tools and processes
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with a proven ability to influence senior leaders and decision-makers
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present clear, compelling advice
• An understanding of the public sector, health system or government environment is desirable
• Demonstrated commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application in strategy, policy, systems or process design
• 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.

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono
Please attach your CV and cover letter telling us why you would be a great fit and what strengths you would bring to the role. Applications will run through to Tuesday 19th May 2026 11:55pm, however if an ideal candidate is found we may progress screening and interviewing sooner.

Applications can only be accepted through the ACC Career Website. For accessibility support or pātai (questions), email HRHelp@acc.co.nz.