Lead Advisor, Prevention (Sexual Violence) at Accident Compensation Corporation

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 May, 26

Salary

139000.0

Posted On

02 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sexual Violence Prevention, Public Health, Social Services, Data Analysis, Evidence-Based Decision-Making, Programme Evaluation, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Culturally Responsive Practice, Communication Skills

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Influence sexual violence prevention initiatives at a system level and see your work deliver real‑world outcomes Work in partnership with government agencies, communities, iwi and sector experts to reduce harm and inequity 12 month fixed term opportunity 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. You can find more about ACC and the work we do here. About the role | Mō te tūranga mahi As a Lead Advisor – Prevention (Sexual Violence) you will provide specialist, high‑quality advice to support the design and delivery of integrated, evidence‑based approaches that help prevent sexual violence. This role plays a critical part in improving outcomes for Kiwis by helping reduce injuries and address inequities in injury risk across communities. You’ll work closely with internal teams and external partners to apply data, evidence and systems thinking to shape prevention programmes that are effective, culturally responsive and sustainable. Your work will directly influence how ACC targets harm, scales successful initiatives and delivers meaningful impact for people, whānau and communities. We’re seeking a dedicated Lead Advisor to join our dynamic Injury Prevention team. You’ll play a pivotal role in providing strategic advice, supporting programme design and evaluation, and influencing prevention approaches that help prevent sexual violence. This is a Lead Advisor role within the Injury Prevention team. You will have demonstrated experience providing senior or specialist advice in sexual violence prevention, family or sexual harm, public health, social services, or related complex policy or programme environments. The appointing salary for this role will sit between $117,787 and $139,000 and we offer an additional 9% superannuation contribution. About you | Mōu We value capability, potential and sound judgement over meeting every requirement. If you bring strong advisory experience and a passion for prevention and equity, we’d love to hear from you. We encourage you to apply if you: Have significant experience in sexual or family violence prevention, public health, social services, health, safety, or a related advisory field. Bring experience providing senior or specialist advice in complex, system‑level environments. Have strong capability in data analysis, evidence‑based decision‑making and programme evaluation. Demonstrate excellent stakeholder relationship management and influencing skills. Have a sound understanding of equity, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and culturally responsive practice. Communicate clearly and confidently, both written and verbal, with diverse audiences. This role requires you to be eligible to work in New Zealand. 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. A diverse and inclusive workforce helps us better meet the needs of our customers, and we encourage applications from people 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. We support this through: Employee networks that celebrate and support diversity. Flexible working options that balance wellbeing and delivery. 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 to16 February 2026 however please note that if an ideal candidate is found during this time we will move forward with screening and interviewing sooner. 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 HRHelp.

Responsibilities

As a Lead Advisor, you will provide specialist advice to support the design and delivery of integrated, evidence-based approaches to prevent sexual violence. You will work closely with internal teams and external partners to shape effective prevention programmes.