Senior Solicitor, Scheme & Corporate at Accident Compensation Corporation, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Provide strategic public law advice influencing the operation of New Zealand's accident compensation scheme
• Join a collaborative, high'performing Legal team
• Permanent role, based in Wellington or Auckland

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 at acc.co.nz.

About the role | Mō te tūranga mahi

We're looking for a Senior Solicitor with public law experience to join ACC's Legal team and support our vision of a thriving Aotearoa, driven by a purpose of improving lives every day. In this role, you'll provide high'quality legal advice on complex strategic and operational matters relating to the Accident Compensation Scheme, including ACC's public law obligations, policy development and legislative change. Your work will help ensure ACC operates lawfully, effectively and in the best interests of New Zealanders.

The appointing salary for this role is $117,787 - $166,288 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 0% employee contribution, optional life and income protection insurance, and flexibility to change to a locked plan at any time.

This is a permanent role, based in either Wellington or Auckland.

About you | Mōu

We're looking for a team player with exceptional communication skills, who can build strong relationships and work collaboratively. Someone who can focus on the big issues and provide simple, solutions focused advice will fit well with us. You'll be comfortable advising within a large Crown entity and engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders across the organisation.

You will bring:

• Significant public law experience, with the ability to provide clear, practical advice in a large and complex Crown Entity environment
• Demonstrated capability to lead and provide clear direction in the provision of specialist legal advice, including advice on the operation of statutory schemes and lawful exercise of powers
• Strong relationship'building skills, with experience working collaboratively with diverse internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills and a solutions'focused approach to complex issues
• Experience working with technical experts; experience in highly regulated, insurance, health or Crown Entity environments is an advantage
• Knowledge of, or a willingness to develop understanding of, Te Ao Māori, tikanga and te reo Māori, and an appreciation of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application to Crown Entities
• A tertiary qualification in law with at least seven years' post'qualification experience in a relevant legal role
• A current New Zealand Law Society practising certificate
• 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.

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 Thursday 13^th May at 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 HRHelp@acc.co.nz.