The posting
Job Description
Permanent | Wellington
Lead strategic procurement for ACC’s Injury Prevention portfolio, influence decisions, and develop a high-performing team delivering meaningful outcomes for New Zealanders.
- Lead strategic procurement activity across the Injury Prevention portfolio.
- Develop and inspire a high-performing procurement team delivering enterprise impact.
- Enjoy ACC’s market-leading benefits including 9% superannuation.
About the role | Mō te tūranga mahi
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Strategic Procurement Lead to join our Enterprise Procurement team and lead procurement activity across ACC’s Injury Prevention portfolio. You will lead, inspire and develop a high-performing team while providing trusted, timely and strategic procurement advice that supports organisational outcomes. Working closely with enterprise leaders and key stakeholders, you will help shape key business decisions, drive procurement excellence, foster innovation and continuous improvement, and ensure procurement activity aligns with Government Procurement Rules and ACC policy. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to keeping Kiwis safe at work, at home, and everywhere in between through strategic procurement leadership.
The salary range for this role is $138,301 to $165,000, with appointment dependent on skills and 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:
- Proven people leadership experience with the ability to develop, coach and inspire high-performing teams.
- Significant (minimum 8 years) procurement experience within a large, complex organisation, ideally including strategic sourcing and category management.
- Strong knowledge and practical application of Government Procurement Rules.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills with experience influencing at senior leadership level.
- Strong commercial acumen, critical thinking and problem-solving capability.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate complex information clearly.
- Experience leading change, driving continuous improvement and delivering results.
- Demonstrated understanding and application of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in policy, systems, processes or service design.
- A collaborative leadership style and commitment to fostering inclusive, high-performing teams.
- You must hold New Zealand work rights at the time of application.
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 Tuesday, 10 November 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] quoting the Job Identification number 1007480.



