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Posted 21 August, 2026

Capability Lead

New Zealand Government
Wellington, WGN, NZ Full Time
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Job Description

Interagency Secondment or Fixed Term to 31 August 2027 | Wellington | Part-time or reduced hours may be considered About us MŌs mŏt 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 As the Organisational Capability Lead, you will play a critical role in ACC's Long-Term Horizon programme by identifying the future skills, behaviours, leadership capability and workforce requirements needed to support organisational transformation. Working closely with the Learning & Capability Team, senior leaders, programme leads and the Work Design Lead, you will translate future work design, operating model and technology changes into practical capability strategies and roadmaps that enable ACC to deliver better outcomes for New Zealanders. This role requires exceptional stakeholder engagement, relationship management and influencing skills. The appointing salary for this role is $148,063 - $178,978 based on 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 You will bring: Significant experience in capability strategy, workforce capability planning, organisational design, transformation or strategy consulting. Outstanding stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to build credibility and partnerships across all levels of an organisation. Experience developing and implementing enterprise-wide capability roadmaps and workforce readiness initiatives. Strong strategic thinking skills and the ability to translate future operating models, technology change and work design into practical capability requirements. Excellent communication, facilitation and relationship management skills. Experience identifying capability gaps, risks and development priorities to support successful organisational change. Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively across multiple programmes and business groups. An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application within organisational systems, processes and decision-making. You must hold New Zealand work rights at the time of application. Working at 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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