Portfolio Advisor

Permanent and fixed-term or inter-government agency secondment opportunities available | Flexible location

• Influence how ACC commissions and delivers critical health and recovery services
• Work across diverse portfolio teams including Allied Health, Primary Care, Acute Services, Vocational Services and Transitional, Long Term Complex Care and more.
• Flexible location, strong benefits, and meaningful work with system‑wide impact

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

Opportunities are available across several portfolio teams supporting services delivered nationwide.

As a Portfolio Advisor, you will work alongside Portfolio Managers and Supplier Managers to commission and optimise health and recovery services that achieve positive outcomes for injured New Zealanders.

In this role, you will provide operational and strategic input across the full-service delivery lifecycle, supporting continuous improvement, contract and performance management, and strong stakeholder relationships.

You'll play a pivotal role in supporting service strategy, monitoring performance, driving service improvements, and working closely with internal teams and external providers to ensure services are effective, compliant, and responsive to the needs of clients and the wider health system.

Role availability

Further information about the portfolio teams is included below. More information on the portfolios can be found here .

Permanent Portfolio Advisor roles are available in the following portfolio teams:

• Long Term Complex Care
• Vocational Services
• Allied Health

Fixed-term or inter-government agency secondment Portfolio Advisor roles are available in:

• Transitional - through to March 2027
• Long Term Complex Care - through to February 2027
• Primary Care - through to April 2027
• Acute (including ambulance) services - through to February 2027 (Wellington location preferred)

About you | Mōu

You will bring:

• Experience preferred in service commissioning, service management, or operational policy within health, social services, or a complex system environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience using data and insights to inform decisions.
• Proven ability to manage relationships and work collaboratively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience contributing to service improvement, change initiatives, or project-based work.
• Sound written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, briefings and Board papers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• An understanding of, or commitment to equity, including applying Te Tiriti o Waitangi to ensure inclusive, culturally responsive services in the design and delivery of services.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work autonomously in a fast‑paced environment.
• 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.

The appointing salary for this role is $85,037 - $100,043 (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 no mandatory employee contribution, optional life and income protection insurance, and flexibility to change to a locked plan at any time.

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. Also note your preferred portfolio team(s) in your application. Applications will run through to Wednesday 27th 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 [email protected]