Ministerial Services Manager at ACC New Zealand

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Sep, 26

Salary

152431.0

Posted On

18 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

People Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Government Relations, Communication, Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Mentoring, Coaching, Operational Efficiency, Political Acumen

Industry

Government Administration

Description

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 [https://www.acc.co.nz/]. About the role | Mō te tūranga mahi The Ministerial Services Manager leads a team to provide effective support services to ACC, the Minister and Associate Minister for ACC. This role is responsible for the management and oversight of briefings, select committee processes, parliamentary questions etc. You’ll support your team to achieve their full potential and foster a culture of collaboration, while also driving continuous improvement in service delivery, stakeholder engagement, and operational efficiency. This is a high-profile role leading a team that is critical to the relationship between the Minister’s offices and ACC. You will have access to a range of stakeholders, who value and support the work of the team. The volume and complexity of work is significant and the right person for the role will be agile and proactive in managing its allocation and delivery. We anticipate a particularly complex political environment, and the ideal candidate will have the skills required to navigate this. This is a permanent full-time opportunity, within the Government Engagement team, based in Wellington. About you | Mōu To be successful you will hit the ground running and will be in your element coaching and mentoring team members. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy the opportunity to work with both internal and external stakeholders. Important skills * A proven people leader who drives a culture of performance and responsibility * Able to work in a fast-paced environment providing services to multiple stakeholders * A great relationship manager and communicator * Experience working with central government, Ministers, public sector leaders and sector stakeholders * A critical thinker with the ability to quickly grasp topics and concepts * Collaborative working style, especially with respect to peers, and high levels of integrity and honesty 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. The appointing salary for this role will sit between $117,787 and $152,431 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 no mandatory employee contribution, optional life and income protection insurance, and the flexibility to change to a locked plan at any time, ensuring your financial security now and in retirement. How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono As part of your application, please include a cover letter that outlines- * Examples of managing high-volume, time-critical work, particularly in politically sensitive or complex environments. * How you approach leading and developing a high-performing team. Please ensure you do not include any confidential or sensitive information in your response. Applications will run through to 11:59 pm Thursday, 2 July 2026. 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@acc.co.nz [hrhelp@acc.co.nz]

Responsibilities

Leads a team providing support services to ACC and the Minister, overseeing briefings, select committee processes, and parliamentary questions. Drives continuous improvement in service delivery and manages the critical relationship between the Minister's offices and the organization.