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    Careers at ACC

    Who we are

    We help prevent injuries and get New Zealanders and visitors back to everyday life if they’ve had an accident.  Our role is to make sure our clients get the right care at the right time while keeping levies fair and stable.

    We use ACC levies to help pay for our clients’ support and recovery. All New Zealanders pay levies in different ways.

     

    Why you should join us

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    Man 1 – “Here at ACC, we help prevent injuries and get Kiwis and overseas visitors back to everyday life if they've had an accident.”

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    Man 2 – “Every year we help more than two million people
    throughout New Zealand get back on their feet after an injury.”

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    Woman 2 - “That's over 14,000 people every day!”

     

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    Man 4 – “And we do so with the help of 20,000 health care professionals.”

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    Woman 3 – “Each year we invest over $65 million dollars in our injury prevention programmes.”

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    Woman 5 - “And we reach over 650,000 Kiwis directly.”

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    Man 3 – “Programmes such as Ride Forever, Mates and Dates and SportSmart.”

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    Woman 6 – “We collect levies to fund our work.”

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    Man 3 – “And we make sure we invest the money well”

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    Man 4 – “So we can take care of those who need our help now..”

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    Woman 3 - "..and in the future."

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    Man 3 – “We also invest 67% back into New Zealand to support the local economy.”

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    Man 4 – “I'm just one of over 3,800 of us who help make this happen every day.”

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    Man 2 – “And me.”

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    Man 5 – “And me.”

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    Woman 6 – “Me too.”

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    Woman 2 – “And me as well.”

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    Woman 1 – “And me.”

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    Woman 4 – “We're a pretty diverse bunch!”

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    Man 7 – “One third of us weren't even born in New Zealand.”

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    Man 7 – “And I'm one of those.”

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    Man 2 – “And we are fluent in over 70 different languages.”

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    Woman 2 – “Hello.”

    Man 1 – “Kia Ora.”

    Man 5 – “Talofa.”

    Man 6 – “Lei Hou.”

    Man 7 – “Guten Tag.”

    Man 8 – “Bon Giorno.”

    Woman 6 – “Ni Hao.”

    Man 5 – “Bonjour.”

    Woman 7 – “Good day.”

    Man 1 – “Fakaalofa lahi atu.”

    Woman 5 – “Ahlan bi’kom.”

    Man 2 – “Hi there.”

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    Man 6 – “12.5% of us identify as Māori.”

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    Man 4 – “Ka Pai!”

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    Woman 8 – “And 14% of us have a disability long-term illness or health condition.”

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    Woman 5 – “I work with a great team and a supportive manager.”

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    Man 6 – “And we take care of each other.”

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    Man 1 – “And I love how we put our customers at the heart of everything we do.”

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    Woman 2 – “It's also a great place to build your career.”

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    Man 8 – “There are lots of opportunities to learn and grow.”

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    Man 5 – “Our pay is reviewed against market rates every year.”

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    Man 2 – “And the nine percent superannuation helps us save for things like home ownership or retirement.”

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    Man 5 – “But you know what's really special about ACC?”

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    Woman 1 – “No other country in the world has a no-fault scheme like we do.”

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    Man 3 – “And yes, we are very proud of that!”

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    Man 5 – “So, be part of the team that never stops making things better”

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    Woman 3 – “And improving lives every single day.”

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    Man 3 – “So why don't you join us?”

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    Man 1- “Come join us.”

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    Woman 3 – “Join the team.”

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    Woman 8 – “You'll love it here.”

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    Man 5 – “Come on then. Join us.”

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    Our vision and values

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    Our behaviours

    As important as our values are, we need a set of behaviours to help us carry them out. Our values guide what we do and our behaviours guide how we do things. To make sure our clients are truly supported, these behaviours underpin how we interact with them, our partners and with each other.

    1. He tangata pono | I am accountable

      I make considered decisions. I am responsible for my actions and I take practical steps to overcome challenges. We do this by achieving the ambitious goals we set for ourselves, by recognising and managing what’s important, by taking ownership, and by enhancing our own performance and that of those around us and our team.

    2. He tangata kotahitanga | I am inclusive

      I encourage others. I respect their different perspectives, collaborate, and make it easy for ideas to be shared. We do this by working collaboratively, valuing our diversity, engaging with other people, making things happen through and with others, and developing our own and others’ talents so that we can perform at our best.

    3. He tangata mahira | I am curious

      I am open to new ideas. I welcome feedback and seek opportunities to improve. We do this by challenging ourselves to continue to learn, by using data and information so that we make evidence-based decisions, by scanning the environment so that we always have a context, by taking the lead strategically, and by using influence to lead ourselves and others.

    4. He tangata aro kiritaki | I am customer focused

      I enable my customers to achieve the right outcomes. I am responsive, clear and transparent. We do this by championing our customers’ needs, adapting to change, living by our values, continuing to improve, and enhancing the performance of our systems and our partnerships.

    We're a diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation

    We're driven to be an organisation where both our people and our customers are free to be themselves. As a government agency our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi is front and centre for us. 

    Our diverse people

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    Narrator – “We are a collective of individuals, from different backgrounds, with different perspectives and different outlooks.”

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    Woman 1 – “I am colourful.”

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    Man 1 – “I am an acappella singer.”

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    Woman 2 – “I am a Doctor of Philosophy.”

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    Woman 3 – “I am a psychology student.”

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    Woman 4 – “I am a daughter.”

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    Narrator – “People of different ages and races, with
    diverse feelings and senses of humour.”

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    Woman 5 – “I am Chinese, Māori and European.”

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    Woman 6 – “I am independent.”

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    Man 2 – “I am a friend.”

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    Woman 7 – “I'm a science freak.”

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    Woman 8 – “I am an innovator.”

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    Man 3 – “I am a keen traveller.”

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    Narrator – “We value inclusion, diversity, and individuality, contributing through our own personal experiences.”

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    Text appears on screen: “I am a person who never gives up.”

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    Man 4 – “I am always learning.”

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    Woman 3 – “I am grateful.”

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    Woman 4 – “I am an introvert.”

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    Man 2 – “I'm a gay man.”

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    Woman 8 – “I'm a classical pianist which means I can do this and this.”

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    Man 1 – “And together, we are ACC.” 

    So, what are we doing? 

    We’re aware it’s action, not words, that count.  So, here are a few of the actions we’ve been taking to become more diverse and inclusive.

    Equal pay for equal work

    For several years now we have analysed our people’s pay to eliminate bias and inequality. We look at ethnicity and gender, as well as the intersection of those identities to ensure we pay equal. We are proud of the work we have done to close pay gaps, and we are committed to continuing this work annually through proactive and innovative initiatives. This year that includes adding pay ranges to job advertisements and not asking candidates their pay expectations at the point of hire.

    Our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi

    We recognise that the Treaty of Waitangi is a founding document of government in New Zealand and established the country as a nation. We aim to support the Crown in its Treaty of Waitangi relationships and deliver our services in ways that enable equitable outcomes for Māori. 

    Employee networks - support for our people

    As part of our commitment to enable our people to feel comfortable bringing their whole selves to work, we are inclusive of a wide range of identity groups.

    Our networks are a forum for our employees to connect with and support each other. They help us build an inclusive organisation that embraces all areas of diversity. ACC supports the networks to be safe and supportive places where people thrive – celebrating our differences, our diverse cultures, and our diverse minds and bodies.

    Currently we have the following employee networks.

    • Te Whānau Uenuku ki ACC - Pride@ACC
    • Te Aka Wāhine - Women's Network
    • Te Whānau āhei ki ACC - Ability@ACC 
    • Te Tira Mārama - Cross-Cultural Network
    • Wairua o te Hinengaro - The Mind Network
    • Te Kōtuitui Tāngata  - Māori Employee Network
    • Moana Pasifika - Pasifika Employee Network

    More about us

    Learn about our history, how we work, and how levies work.

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    Careers at ACC

    We’re a big organisation and we offer a range of careers. Visit our careers website to:

    • view available jobs
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    • find out about the benefits we offer.

    Careers at ACC

    Last published: 23 March 2023