Principal Advisor Mātauranga Māori

Mō mātou - About us

Tōnui Ake Nei - Thriving Aotearoa is our vision for a future where we work together so that all people and their communities can live the lives they value.

ACC is committed to a partnered approach between Tangata Whenua and Tangata Tiriti to support all New Zealanders to stay safe and recover from the impact of injury. ACC's corporate mātāpono, 'Whāia Te Tika' has been incorporated at the heart of our ten-year ACC strategy Huakina te Rā as we navigate the organisation into a future where communities achieve oranga whānau, and where services are easier to access, are more responsive, and are culturally inclusive for Māori.

See more about our organisational strategy, Huakina Te Rā - here.

Mō tenei tūrana mahi - About this role

Now is an exciting time to make your mark with ACC as we continue to interweave kaupapa Māori into our day-to-day mahi. As the Principal Advisor Mātauranga Māori, you will play a pivotal role in partnering with the Deputy Chief Executive - Corporate and Finance and their leadership team to achieve the goals of Huakina te Rā and deliver improved equity in access, service experience, and outcomes for Māori.

In this influential and impactful role, you will draw on your expertise in mātauranga Māori to provide specialist guidance, advice, and analysis to strengthen cultural responsiveness and equity decision-making, ensuring milestones are met and all relevant business groups remain connected.

This role is based in Wellington and reports to the Deputy Chief Executive - Corporate and Finance.

Ko wai koe - About you

The successful candidate will be an effective relationship builder who is able to provide specialist advice and create positive working relationships with our leaders in Corporate and Finance and the wider team.

We're looking for the following:

• Demonstrated expertise in Te Reo, Tikanga, and Mātauranga Māori
• Deep understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi as it applies in the public sector, and the application of its articles and principles in contemporary contexts
• Proven experience in providing strategic advice, cultural guidance, and analysis to inform decision-making processes
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to foster collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Proven experience in partnering, building and maintaining strong relationships with business leaders, with the ability to influence and quickly build trust
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship building and networking skills with the ability to work collaboratively with key stakeholders within the Corporate and Finance Group as well as across the organisation at all levels
• A technical background in a field relevant to a Corporate and Finance group (such as procurement).

Mō ACC - Working at ACC

At ACC, you’ll be part of a team that’s committed to making a tangible impact on the lives of New Zealanders. We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment where your contributions are valued, and your professional growth is a priority.

If you’re ready to lead with purpose and contribute to a Thriving Aotearoa, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to be a part of our journey!

We know that a diverse and inclusive team helps us meet the needs of our customers and we welcome candidates from every ethnicity, national origin, gender identity, age, and those with a disability or who have additional mental health needs. 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
• Development opportunities in te reo Māori me ōna tikanga.

The base salary range for this role is $138,301 – $195,248 with appointment depending on skills and experience and internal relativities. ACC also offers 9% superannuation.

For a detailed job description, please click here or use this link: https://expressonline.haineslink.co.nz/pdfs/787516_jobdesc.pdf (please note that this is a generic job description that covers the Principal Advisor Mātauranga Māori role across all groups).

Rā Whakakapi - Applications close

Applications close Friday, 4 October 2024.