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Posted 03 August, 2026

Specialist Cover Assessor

New Zealand Government
Auckland, AUK, NZ Full Time
Reference: cd06291ab16283d6

Job Description

We are continuing to grow and strengthen our Specialist Cover Assessor teams across multiple locations, and we're excited to extend another opportunity for passionate people to join us. This role is a key part of the support we provide to our clients, and by expanding our teams, we're ensuring we can deliver the best possible service to the communities we serve. If you're looking to make a real impact while developing your career in a supportive and professional environment, now is the perfect time to join us. The Specialist Cover Assessor role plays a key role in assessing clinical information and making decisions on ACC claims where treatment may have caused the injury. About you You are a registered health professional who has more than five years post-graduate clinical experience, and you may well be at the stage in your career where you are looking to step back from face-to-face clinical work and use your extensive knowledge in another way. If you are resilient, with a talent for problem solving and assessing clinical information, making decisions, and communicating with clients, then this could be the role for you! About the role With a broad base of clinical knowledge, your ability to interpret medical records and clinical data into meaningful information, whilst considering ACC's legislation, will be vital to this role. You will not be left to your own devices but will be fully supported by a team of like-minded 'clinical' professionals as well as having access to legal and medical advisors. Your sound technological abilities, strong administration skills, and a talent for managing a workload will hold you in good stead. Benefits working at ACC | Ngā Hua Mahi ki ACC: Salary: '$90,039 - $100,043' based on experience. Additional 9% superannuation. ACC currently operates a hybrid working policy that enables kaimahi to explore flexible working arrangements which balance both individual needs and business requirements. A supportive and inclusive work environment that values your clinical knowledge and expertise. Opportunities for professional development and growth within the organisation. The chance to make a real impact on the lives of clients and contribute to their wellbeing. A challenging opportunity with plenty of variety. Access to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) reimbursement after 6 months of employment, supporting your ongoing growth and learning. Important Skills Ngā Pūkenga Motuhake: You will need to be a strong team player, work well in a busy environment, have resilience, good organisational skills, professional judgement, be computer literate and have: A recognised clinical qualification in a relevant clinical field, we are particularly interested in 'Nursing, Physiotherapy and Midwifery'. A minimum of 'five years' post-graduate clinical experience as a practitioner dealing with the public. A current Annual Practising Certificate. Strong technological proficiency. This role has a start date of '19 October 2026. Applications will close at 11:59pm Sunday the 9th of August 2026. If you encounter accessibility issues when submitting your application, or if you have any questions about the role please email [email protected] #J-18808-Ljbffr

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