Review Specialist at Accident Compensation Corporation

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 May, 26

Salary

90039.0

Posted On

16 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Conflict Navigation, Problem Solving, Personal Resilience, Communication, Rapport Building, Challenging Conversations, Time Management, Prioritization, Dispute Resolution, Legislation Understanding, Case Law Application, Tikanga Understanding, Maori Dispute Resolution, Te Reo

Industry

Government Administration

Description

About us | Mō mātou ACC exists to support people - we help prevent injuries and get New Zealanders and visitors back to everyday life if they’ve had an accident. You can find more about ACC and the work we do here. About the role | Mō te tūranga mahi We’re looking for kaimahi to join our Resolution Services teams so we can continue to meet the demands of the growth in claims volumes, support change interventions underway and execute on initiatives that support rehabilitation performance. A day in the life of a Review Specialist involves looking at decisions made here in ACC through the eyes of customers and independent reviewers, with a drive to do the right thing at the right time. You will identify if early resolution is possible with clients and advocates, getting to the core of their conflict with ACC. Review Specialists attend conciliations when required, and when early resolution is not possible and we are confident our decision is robust, we represent ACC at review hearings. We work with and manage reviews across all areas of ACC, which means that no two days are the same. You will have plenty of variety in your work and autonomy in your day-to-day work to make a real difference to the customer experience. From day one, we offer great support, including a strong induction programme to get you up to speed. There are multiple roles available that are located in our Wellington & Newmarket offices. Some of what we can offer you: A starting salary of $90,039 plus a 9% superannuation contribution Flexible working options, including: Potential to buy additional annual leave. The option to explore flexible working that suits your needs and ours. A varied, rewarding role with fantastic team support. About you | Mōu You will need to be someone who can feel with their heart but think with their head, someone who can listen and ensure our customers feel heard, someone who can navigate through conflict, and someone with a proven track record of excellent communication leading to great results. To be successful, you will also have: A real love of problem solving and peeling back the layers to find the core of the issue Personal resilience as you will be working with people experiencing challenging circumstances Excellent communication skills including building rapport with internal and external clients, and the ability to have challenging conversations Confidence in managing time well and prioritising multiple demands Dispute Resolution experience A passion for understanding ACC legislation, related case law and how this applies to our decisions here at ACC It is advantageous if you have an understanding of Tikanga, Maori Dispute Resolution, Te Reo How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono Please attach your CV and a cover letter explaining why you would be an excellent fit for this role. In your cover letter, highlight the strengths you would bring to the position, particularly focusing on your experience with conflict resolution and handling difficult conversations. Applications will run through to 11:55pm Sunday, 28th February 2026. 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

Responsibilities

A Review Specialist examines decisions made by ACC from the perspective of customers and independent reviewers, aiming for the right resolution at the right time. Responsibilities include identifying opportunities for early resolution with clients and advocates, attending conciliations, and representing ACC at review hearings when necessary.