Employment Relations Lead

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

Reporting to the Head of People and Culture (People Excellence), this is a critical leadership role for an experienced employment relations professional who thrives in complex environments. You will lead ACC's union relationships and bargaining activity, while providing trusted strategic advice to senior leaders and executives on high-impact employment relations matters.

Leading a small team of experts, you will take an enterprise-wide view of employment relations at ACC. You will shape ER strategy, policy and practice, lead complex bargaining across our union partnerships, and build the trusted relationships needed to navigate change, manage risk and support constructive outcomes across the organisation.

About you | Mōu

You will be a senior employment relations leader with a strong track record of operating at a systems level in large, complex organisations. You will bring deep experience leading union bargaining, credibility with senior stakeholders, and a leadership style that builds trust, strengthens relationships and enables others to perform at their best.

A strong understanding of New Zealand employment law

• Significant experience leading union bargaining and collective negotiations in large organisations
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong, constructive relationships with unions, executives and senior leaders
• Demonstrated people leadership experience, including leading specialist teams through complex and sensitive issues
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence at the executive level
• Technical depth and sound judgement in managing complex employment relations matters and organisational risk

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 will sit between $145,216 and $195,248 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 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

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 5pm Wednesday 17th June. 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 HRHelp.