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Senior Policy Advisor

Accident Compensation Corporation New Zealand

Wellington, New Zealand

$101,287 - $131,077

Category IT Jobs

Description Wellington based with flexible working arrangements. Help shape the future of the ACC Scheme 2 x Fixed term or secondment opportunities 6 & 12 months M mtou | About us T mtou nei whakakitenga, he waihanga I ng honongo ahurei me ng Tngata ktoa o Aotearoa, kia ngwari ake ng w e whara ai te tangata, hei whakapiki i t rtou nei oranga. Our vision is to create a unique partnership with every New Zealander, improving their quality of life by minimising the incidence and impact of injury.

With ACC, youll be supporting people in Aotearoa to stay safe by minimising the incidence and impact of injury, as well as helping them recover from injury if an accident does happen. Join us - an organisation that grew out of bold thinking and has an enduring commitment to care for others at work, home and play. M te tranga mahi | About the role As a Senior Policy Advisor your role could include scoping key policy issues that affect ACC and our customers; providing strategic advice to senior management and the ACC Board on the impact and response to these issues; and leading or supporting ACCs engagement in cross-government programmes of work.

ACCs position as a crown entity provides opportunity to contribute to government priorities with the advantage of being able to draw on a wealth of diverse perspectives, experience and operational technical expertise across the organisation. With this comes the satisfaction of seeing your work developed right through from initiation to operational implementation. Help shape the future of the ACC Scheme and ACCs role as part of the wider health and welfare system Contribute towards addressing complex policy problems with a unique intersectional focus between government and service delivery An innovative and collaborative team culture with a supportive and knowledgeable manager Mu | About you You will be a thought leader who excels in tackling complex issues, who works well with stakeholders to provide robust advice to decision-makers.

A strong public policy background (ideally with experience in the health or social system) with understanding of legislative and regulatory processes. Experience working in economic policy or government financial analysis. Superb relationship management and communication skills.

Sound judgement with an analytical ability allowing you to assimilate complex information and provide advice accordingly. Inclusive, safe and collaborative working style which creates space for diverse perspectives. Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and understanding of its application to the role.

For us, its about how you go about your work the relationships you build along the way and how you work with others for success. For a detailed position description click here . M ACC | Working at ACC: 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 addition.

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