Pricing Manager

• Shape how ACC invests in treatment and rehabilitation services across New Zealand
• Influence commissioning strategy, provider incentives, and market sustainability
• Lead a specialist team in a permanent role based in Wellington

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.

We are also a major purchaser of treatment and rehabilitation services, so the way we fund, and commission services has real impact for clients, providers, and the long-term performance of the ACC scheme.

You can find more about ACC and the work we do here.

About the role | Mō te tūranga mahi

This is a strategic leadership role at the centre of ACC's health commissioning function. You will lead ACC's pricing and funding strategy, helping to shape major investment and contracting decisions across treatment and rehabilitation services.

You will lead a specialist team responsible for pricing strategy, analysis, methodology, and advice, working closely with commissioning, commercial, finance, analytics, and clinical leaders across ACC. You'll help shape major funding and contracting decisions by bringing together data, market intelligence, cost drivers, and commercial insight.

This role is about more than setting prices. It is about understanding how pricing influences provider behaviour, service access, incentives, and overall system performance - and making decisions that are practical, evidence-based, and aligned to ACC's strategic direction.

Key areas of focus include:

• Leading pricing reviews and pricing advice across ACC-funded health services.
• Developing and refining pricing methodologies and frameworks.
• Assessing cost pressures, utilisation trends, and market dynamics.
• Supporting commissioning and commercial decisions with robust pricing insight.
• Identifying and managing pricing and market risk.
• Building strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and sector partners.
• Leading and developing a high-performing specialist team.

The appointing salary for this role is $117,787 - $152,430 depending on experience, plus an additional 9% superannuation contribution. ACC also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous superannuation scheme, optional life and income protection insurance, and flexible working options.

About you | Mōu

You'll bring a strong mix of pricing expertise, strategic thinking, and commercial judgement. You may have built your experience in pricing, health economics, commissioning, funding, insurance, consulting, the public sector, or another complex environment were investment and pricing decisions influence service delivery outcomes.

You will bring:

• Significant experience in pricing, funding, costing, commercial strategy, or related analytical leadership roles.
• Experience developing pricing models, funding approaches, or commercial frameworks in complex or regulated environments.
• Strong ability to interpret data, cost drivers, and market information and turn them into practical strategic advice.
• Sound judgement in balancing value for money, service sustainability, and broader system outcomes.
• Confidence working through ambiguous, high-stakes issues where there may not be a simple answer.
• Strong relationship management and influencing skills, including with senior leaders and diverse stakeholders.
• Proven people leadership, including building capability, developing specialist expertise, and fostering a high-performing team culture.
• Excellent communication skills, including presenting complex issues clearly and credibly.
• A tertiary qualification in finance, economics, commerce, health economics, or a related discipline - or equivalent experience.

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's 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

If you're motivated by using evidence, market insight, and commercial thinking to improve outcomes for New Zealanders, we'd love to hear from you.

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 Wednesday 22nd July 2026 11:59pm, 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].