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ACC New Zealand logoACC New Zealand

Recovery Administrator | Christchurch

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site

Mid level

Support a range of Recovery administrative work streams, depending on team and business needJoin ACC in a meaningful role supporting injured New ZealandersPermanent role with structured training, development, and great b…

Skills: Administration, Coordination, Customer Service, Attention To Detail, Written Communication

University of Canterbury Students' Association logoUniversity of Canterbury Students' Association

Human Resources Manager

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site

Senior

Human Resources Manager University of Canterbury Students' Association (UCSA) Christchurch | Part-Time (0.5 FTE) | Permanent Help Shape an Exceptional Workplace for One of Canterbury's Most Diverse Organisations Are you …

Skills: HR Leadership, Employment Relations, Employment Legislation, Recruitment, Talent Acquisition

Arvida Group Ltd

Registered Nurse (Fixed-term)

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site

Mid level

Company Description Nau mai ki te roopu Arvida | Welcome to Arvida At Arvida, we create communities with freedom to thrive. We develop and operate communities that provide independent living and aged care services to old…

Skills: Clinical Excellence, Team Leadership, Patient Assessment, Care Planning, Interpersonal Skills

Ministry of Education New Zealand

Principal Advisor, Secondary Transitions

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site

$119k–$132k/yr

Senior+

Help shape the future of Education We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of ba…

Skills: Change Management, Thought Leadership, Data Analysis, Relationship Management, Strategic Planning

Radius Care logoRadius Care

Healthcare Assistant - Casual

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site

Entry level

Exceptional People Exceptional Care: Radius Care is a New Zealand owned and operated company; we specialise in health and aged care for the elderly and disabled. Currently we have 25 locations nationwide, employing over …

Skills: Personal Care, Empathy, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Relationship Building

Radius Care logoRadius Care

Cleaner - Casual

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site

Entry level

Exceptional People Exceptional Care: Radius Care is a New Zealand owned and operated company; we specialise in health and aged care for the elderly and disabled. Currently we have 25 locations nationwide, employing over …

Skills: Cleaning, Infection Control, Attention To Detail, Organisational Skills, People Skills

Junior Adventures Group UK

Assistant Programme Manager - Darfield

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site

Mid level

Company Description At sKids, we believe childhood should be full of laughter, learning, and adventure! Since 1996, we’ve been creating awesome out-of-school experiences for Ta-mariki across New Zealand. Today, we welcom…

Skills: Leadership, Child Supervision, Behavior Management, Activity Planning, Communication

ACC New Zealand logoACC New Zealand

Recovery Coordinator - Supported - Christchurch

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site

Entry level

Play to your strengths; use your case management skillsStart date: Monday 14 September 2026Full-time | Monday to Friday | No weekends or public holidays About the Role | Mō te tūranga mahi We’re looking for a compassiona…

Skills: Case Management, Communication Skills, Time Management, Resilience, Adaptability

Comcare Trust logoComcare Trust

Clinical Complex Case Coordinator / Allied Health Professional

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site

Mid level

Based at 334 Lincoln Road, Christchurch Full Time About us Comcare is an established Mental Health and Housing provider assisting people with mental health and/or addiction issues to live well in the community. We provid…

Skills: Collaborative Planning, Complex Case Coordination, Transition Planning, Multi-agency Partnership Coordination, Recovery-focused Practice

Sonder logoSonder

Sonder Responder

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site

Senior$246M raised

At Sonder, we believe that every person deserves to feel safe, supported, and empowered to be at their best - wherever they are. That’s why we’re redefining workplace health, safety, and wellbeing through a seamless blen…

Skills: Crisis Management, Decision Making, Empathy, Stakeholder Engagement, Emergency Response

Hato Hone St John

Youth Administrator

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · Hybrid

Mid level

Company Description Hato Hone St John has been serving New Zealanders since 1885. Today, our 11,000-strong team of kaimahi and volunteer works across Aotearoa to enhance the health and wellbeing of our communities. From …

Skills: Organization Skills, Attention To Detail, Administration, MS Office Suite, Verbal Communication

Arvida Group Ltd

Cook (Chef Part-time)

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site

Mid level

Company Description Nau mai ki te roopu Arvida | Welcome to Arvida At Arvida, we create communities with freedom to thrive. We develop and operate communities that provide independent living and aged care services to old…

Skills: Commercial Cooking, Baking, Food Hygiene, Time Management, Communication

Ministry of Education New Zealand

Senior Education Advisor

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site

$85k–$103k/yr

Senior

Help shape the future of Education We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of ba…

Skills: Relationship Building, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Analysis, Communication, Policy Implementation

Oceania logoOceania

Registered Nurse

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site

$37/hr–$53/hr

Mid level

As a casual Registered Nurse with Oceania based at The Bellevue, you will have the opportunity to practice at full scope within a nurse-led service. Your clinical expertise and judgment will play a vital role in providin…

Skills: Nursing Assessment, Clinical Judgment, Care Coordination, Leadership, Mentoring

STOP logoSTOP

Team Leader Adult Service

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site

Senior

As Team Leader, you will lead a multidisciplinary clinical team, holding responsibility for clinical quality, service delivery, and team performance. You will play a key role in supporting complex decision-making, streng…

Skills: Clinical Leadership, Clinical Supervision, Psychometric Assessment, Trauma Informed Practice, Case Management

Ministry of Education New Zealand

Service Manager

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site

$120k–$140k/yr

Senior

Help shape the future of Education We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of ba…

Skills: Team Leadership, Performance Development, Stakeholder Management, Data Analysis, Strategic Planning

Hōhepa Canterbury logoHōhepa Canterbury

Support Worker - Harikoa Service (Wakeover)

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site

$23/hr–$29/hr

Mid level

Mō mātou | About Hōhepa Working at Hōhepa, is different from the average, you become part of our community of people, staff, volunteers, and contractors who all have a common goal - helping people to reach their full pot…

Skills: Blood Sugar Monitoring, Diabetes Care, Personal Care, Medication Administration, Problem Solving

Hato Hone St John

Volunteer Caring Caller Team Leader

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site

Mid level

Company Description Ko wai mātou - About us: Hato Hone St John has been serving New Zealanders since 1885. Today, our 11,000-strong team of kaimahi and volunteer works across Aotearoa to enhance the health and wellbeing …

Skills: Team Management, Administration, Communication Skills, Empathy, Recruitment

Hato Hone St John

Retail Assistant Volunteer Addington

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site

Entry level

Company Description Ko wai mātou - About us: Hato Hone St John has been serving New Zealanders since 1885. Today, our 11,000-strong team of kaimahi and volunteer works across Aotearoa to enhance the health and wellbeing …

Skills: Customer Service, Cash Handling, Visual Merchandising, Retail Operations, Inventory Sorting

Hato Hone St John

Mental Health Clinician

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site

Senior

Company Description Ko wai mātou - About us: Hato Hone St John has been serving New Zealanders since 1885. Today, our 11,000-strong team of kaimahi work across Aotearoa to enhance the health and wellbeing of our communit…

Skills: Mental Health Assessment, Suicide Risk Assessment, Safety Planning, Clinical Pathway Development, Crisis Response

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ACC New Zealand logo

Recovery Administrator | Christchurch

ACC New Zealand

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand • On-site

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  • Full-time
  • Superannuation Scheme, Life Insurance, Income Protection Insurance, Flexible Working
  • Posted 2d ago
  • Apply by Jul 5
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Provide administrative support across various Recovery work streams, including coordinating referrals and communicating with providers. Ensure accurate and timely processing of client information requests to support injured New Zealanders in their recovery.

Requirements

Candidates must have experience in administration or customer-focused roles with strong communication skills and attention to detail. Valid New Zealand work rights are required at the time of application.

Full job description

  • Support a range of Recovery administrative work streams, depending on team and business need
  • Join ACC in a meaningful role supporting injured New Zealanders
  • Permanent role with structured training, development, and great benefits

 

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

We are recruiting a Recovery Administrator to join our administration team based in Christchurch. As a Recovery Administrator, you’ll support the delivery of administrative services across a range of Recovery work streams. Depending on business need, this could include coordinating referrals and support services, communicating with providers, sourcing and compiling information, or supporting responses to official and client information requests.

Your work will play a key part in helping people recover from injury and return to everyday life through accurate, timely and customer-focused administration. The specific work stream connected to this vacancy will be discussed with shortlisted candidates prior to interview.

The role has a set start date of 14th September 2026 and requires set working hours during the initial training period. Hours will be discussed during the interview process to ensure alignment with availability.

The appointing salary for this role is $60,486 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 flexibility to change to a locked plan at any time.

 

About you | Mōu

You will bring:

 

  • Experience in an administration, coordination or customer‑focused role
  • High attention to detail with the ability to work accurately under time pressure
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • A proactive, solutions‑focused approach to problem‑solving
  • Confidence working across multiple digital systems and technology tools
  • A collaborative mindset & commitment to quality service delivery
  • Ability to manage competing priorities
  • Demonstrate learning agility
  • 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 Sunday 5th July 2026 11.59pm, 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] 

Related keywords

Recovery AdministrationReferral CoordinationCustomer-Focused AdministrationDigital SystemsService DeliveryACCInjury RecoveryInformation Requests

About ACC New Zealand

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Prevention. Care. Recovery. Helping you get back to what matters, sooner.

Industry
Government Administration
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
1974
Headquarters
Wellington
LinkedIn followers
49,275

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.

Offices: Wellington, Wellington, 6140, NZ

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Frequently asked questions

How many Social Services jobs are open in Christchurch, New Zealand right now?

There are currently 25 open social services positions in Christchurch, New Zealand listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.

Which companies are hiring for Social Services roles in Christchurch, New Zealand?

Companies currently hiring include Hato Hone St John, Arvida Group Ltd, Ministry of Education New Zealand, ACC New Zealand, Hōhepa Canterbury, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.

Are there remote or hybrid Social Services jobs in Christchurch, New Zealand?

Yes — 1 of the 25 open social services positions offer remote or hybrid work (0 remote, 1 hybrid).

How do I apply for Social Services jobs in Christchurch, New Zealand?

Each listing links directly to the employer's application page. Apply early — fresh listings get the most recruiter attention in the first two weeks.

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