Operational Policy Advisor

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Mō mātou | About us

Tōnui Ake Nei | Thriving Aotearoa is our vision for a future where we work together so that all people and their communities can live the lives they value.

Mō te tūranga mahi | About the role

The Operational Policy team at ACC oversees policy development and implementation and provide expertise to the Technical Services function and the broader organisation on operational policy matters.

As an Operational Policy Advisor you will support key stakeholders by offering guidance to enhance frontline decision-making quality and consistency. This includes crafting guidelines and implementing new policies in accordance with legal and organisational standards.

This is a Wellington or Dunedin based opportunity.

Mōu | About you

You will be able to succeed in developing and implementing policies, with experience in the following competencies:

• Crafting relevant policies and guidelines, providing trustworthy advice to governance decision-makers.
• Able to examine and evaluate information to generate sound suggestions.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, particularly in concise and clear writing.
• Skilled at working effectively with stakeholders holding diverse views and expectations.
• Proficient in navigating legislation and regulation to ensure compliance throughout policy development and implementation processes.
• Previous experience in policy development and implementation within related sectors, coupled with a strong understanding of legislative frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Shows capability in managing complex stakeholder situations and handling conflicting priorities adeptly.
• Exhibit strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills in policy-related contexts.

Mō ACC |Working at ACC:

We're a team that focuses on people. We put relationships before task, the team first and build trust through strong delivery. With a focused people-care approach your development is prioritised, and we create the space to learn and grow on a regular basis.

The mahi is rewarding. Working in an organisation with such a strong purpose means the mahi directly makes a difference for our customers. Everyday we're working with good people on things that matter.

We're a flexible workplace. Part of having a focus on people means we understand that work and life need to go hand in hand.

ACC also has a range of benefits on offer to its employees from a generous superannuation employer contribution (9%) to employee wellbeing and assistance programmes.

We know that a diverse and inclusive team helps us meet the needs of our customers, and we welcome candidates from every ethnicity, national origin, gender identity, age, and those with a disability or who have additional mental health needs. 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
• Development opportunities in te reo Māori me ōna tikanga.

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The appointing salary range for this role is $89,288 - $110,000 with appointment depending on skills and experience of the successful applicant. ACC also offers additional 9% superannuation.

Rā Whakakapi | Applications close

Applications will run through to Friday, 26 April at 5pm and can only be accepted when submitted through the ACC careers site. If you encounter accessibility issues when submitting your application, or if you have any questions about the role, please email hrhelp@acc.co.nz