Capability Lead

Wellington · On-siteNZD 148k – NZD 179k

About this role

Interagency Secondment or Fixed Term to 31 August 2027 | Wellington | Part-time or reduced hours may be considered
 
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 www.acc.co.nz
 
About the role | Mō te tūranga mahi
As the Organisational Capability Lead, you will play a critical role in ACC's Long-Term Horizon programme by identifying the future skills, behaviours, leadership capability and workforce requirements needed to support organisational transformation. Working closely with the Learning & Capability Team, senior leaders, programme leads and the Work Design Lead, you will translate future work design, operating model and technology changes into practical capability strategies and roadmaps that enable ACC to deliver better outcomes for New Zealanders. This role requires exceptional stakeholder engagement, relationship management and influencing skills.
 
Wellington or Auckland locations will be considered. 
 
The appointing salary for this role is $148,063 - $178,978 based on experience. ACC offers a comprehensive benefits package which at present includes an advantageous superannuation scheme (9% contribution) with features like no mandatory employee contribution, optional life and income protection insurance.
 
About you | Mōu
You will bring:
  • Significant experience in capability strategy, workforce capability planning, organisational design, transformation or strategy consulting.
  • Outstanding stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to build credibility and partnerships across all levels of an organisation.
  • Experience developing and implementing enterprise-wide capability roadmaps and workforce readiness initiatives.
  • Strong strategic thinking skills and the ability to translate future operating models, technology change and work design into practical capability requirements.
  • Excellent communication, facilitation and relationship management skills.
  • Experience identifying capability gaps, risks and development priorities to support successful organisational change.
  • Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively across multiple programmes and business groups.
  • An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application within organisational systems, processes and decision-making.
  • 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's 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 Friday 28th August 2026 5:00pm, 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 [email protected] quoting the Job Identification number in the Job Info section.

Company at a glance

ACC NZ is an organisation quite unlike any other - in fact we are the only one of our kind in the world! At our heart is the fact we are an innovative New Zealand organisation born out of an idea - one focused on looking after the best interests of our people. So it will come as little surprise that a job with us offers an opportunity to do something that directly benefits the people of New Zealand, while also benefitting your career.

There are three words that encapsulate our reason for being: prevention, care and recovery. We exist to actively minimise the chance of accidents happening. But when they do, we are here to help people with the appropriate levels of care and recovery with the aim of returning them to their normal lives faster.

As you might expect, there are many people involved in making all this happen, and that's why there are many and varied career opportunities within our organisation. From Case Managers and Claims Managers to Clinical Advisors and Technical Claims Managers we offer many roles which open up a range of development avenues with ACC. What's more, we have locations around the country, all of which offer supportive, collegial workplaces.

As part of the ACC's team of talented and passionate people you can also look forward to a host of benefits including flexible working options, competitive remuneration, ongoing career development opportunities, and a discounted healthcare scheme. So if ACC sounds like your type of place, let's talk today.

Founded1974
Team Size1,001-5,000 employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryGovernment Administration
Location
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
Websiteacc.co.nz
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Top Benefits

  • Superannuation scheme
  • Life insurance
  • Income protection insurance
  • Flexible working

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