Senior Advisor (Organisational Design)

• Lead end-to-end organisational design and change projects across ACC
• Work alongside experienced leaders in a collaborative, supportive team
• 12-month fixed term full-time opportunity to August 2027

This is a fixed term role, preferably based in Wellington.

About us | Mō mātou

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About the role | Mō te tūranga mahi

As a Senior Advisor you will lead complex organisational design and change initiatives across ACC. Working as part of the Organisational Design team, you will partner closely with leaders to shape future-state structures, roles and ways of working, and support successful implementation of change.

This is a hands-on role that combines strategic thinking with practical delivery. You will provide expert advice throughout the change lifecycle, from discovery and design through to consultation, implementation and transition. Acting as a trusted advisor, you will help leaders understand change impacts, develop engagement approaches, manage risks, and support their teams through periods of change while ensuring a consistent and positive people experience.

What makes this opportunity particularly special is the team you'll be joining. You'll work alongside highly experienced organisational design practitioners who are passionate about their craft and committed to supporting each other's success. Whether you're an experienced organisational design professional or bringing complementary experience from consulting, strategy, transformation, business improvement or change leadership, you'll have the opportunity to deepen your organisational design expertise while making an immediate impact.

The appointing salary for this role is $138,573 - $152,430 based on experience ACC offers a comprehensive benefits package which at present includes an advantageous superannuation scheme (9% contribution) with features like no mandatory employee contribution, optional life and income protection insurance.

About you | Mōu

You're an experienced change practitioner who enjoys solving complex problems and helping leaders navigate change with confidence. You bring strong end-to-end change management experience, from design and consultation through to implementation and embedding.

You build trusted relationships quickly, communicate clearly, and are comfortable influencing at all levels of the organisation. You're naturally curious, quick to understand new environments, and able to identify where you can add value from the outset.

You'll also bring:

• Proven experience leading organisational change in complex environments.
• Strong organisational design capability, with a desire to deepen your expertise in this area.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, facilitation and influencing skills.
• The ability to turn complex information into clear, practical recommendations.
• Sound understanding of change management, HR and employment relations processes.
• Strong data management and spreadsheet skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Exceptional written communication skills and the ability to tailor messages for different audiences.
• Strong judgement, problem-solving skills and a people-centred approach.
• A collaborative mindset and a willingness to share knowledge and support others.

Most importantly, you're someone who learns quickly, enjoys working through complexity, and is excited by the opportunity to work alongside a highly experienced and high-performing organisational design team.

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 p ē hea 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 Friday 17 July. 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 [email protected]