Looking for your next career move? Are you interested in being part of a high-performing team, working in a large and complex environment? Do you want to make a difference to the lives of New Zealanders? Consider joining the Legal team at ACC!

Mo tenei turana mahi - About this role

We are looking for a Senior Solicitor with public law experience to support ACC's vision of a thriving Aotearoa, driven by a purpose of improving lives every day.

You will need to be comfortable advising in a large Crown Entity with a diverse range of stakeholders. You will advise on complex strategic and operational matters relating to the running of the Accident Compensation Scheme, ACC's public law obligations, policy development and legislative changes.

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.

We're a high performing team with a great culture working in a flexible environment. Wellbeing and development are important to us.

This is a Wellington or Auckland based role.

Ko wai koe - About you

To be successful in this role, you will:

• be able to provide leadership and clear direction in the provision of specialist legal advice (including advice relating to the operation of the Scheme, the scope and lawful exercise of Crown Entity powers, privacy, official information, and the application of Te Tiriti)
• have demonstrable experience in proactively building relationships with key stakeholders, to build better understanding of the strategic context, support greater visibility of the pipeline of work, and to enable proactive legal thinking
• have excellent interpersonal skills and a willingness to support the broader legal team
• have experience working with a range of technical experts, with experience in highly regulated, insurance or health sectors and Crown Entities being an advantage
• have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Maori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Maori. You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of Te Tiriti o Waitangi / The Treaty of Waitangi and its application to Crown Entities
• have a tertiary qualification in law with seven years post qualification experience in a relevant legal role
• hold a current New Zealand Law Society practicing certificate.
  
  

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 additional mental health needs. 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.
• Development opportunities in te reo Maori me nga tikanga.

The base salary range for this role is $117,787 to $166,288 with appointment depending on skills and experience and internal relativities. ACC also offers 9% superannuation.

To view the position description, please click here (please note that this is a generic position description that covers Senior Solicitor positions across a range of teams).

Ra Whakakapi - Applications close

Applications close Friday, 23 August 2024 and can only be accepted when submitted through our ACC Careers Website. Please ensure your application clearly highlights the required skills and experience that are listed above. If you encounter accessibility issues when submitting your application, or if you would like further information, please contact [email protected]