Head of Health Commissioning (Moderate Complexity)

Permanent | Auckland or Wellington

• Lead a national health commissioning service group and major health portfolio.
• Influence strategic partnerships across the health sector and government agencies.
• Join a purpose-driven organisation helping keep Kiwis safe and supporting recovery.

About us | Mō mātou 

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 | Mō te tūranga mahi

Reporting to the Deputy Chief Executive, System Commissioning & Performance (SC&P), as Head of Health Commissioning - Moderate Complexity you will lead a business unit within SC&P which is responsible for a range of secondary care and vocational assessment and rehabilitation services. You will bring ACC's strategy to life through commissioning excellence, supplier performance management, health sector engagement, and enterprise leadership. You will lead system-wide improvements, foster high-performing relationships, and drive quality, performance and equitable outcomes that support recovery and help keep Kiwis safe at work, at home, and everywhere in between. You will work across complex health sector environments, influencing stakeholders and providers while leading a high-performing team focused on delivering meaningful outcomes for New Zealanders.

The appointing salary for this role is $189,346 - $245,036 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, as well as optional life and income protection insurance.

About you | Mōu

You will bring:

• Significant enterprise leadership experience within complex service delivery, health, commissioning, or related environments.
• Strong commissioning, supplier performance management, contract management, or commercial leadership capability.
• Strong financial management, operational leadership, business planning, and performance improvement experience.
• Knowledge of secondary care, rehabilitation, and health sector delivery models.
• Proven experience leading strategic partnerships and influencing senior stakeholders across large organisations and sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through change and build high-performing, customer-focused teams.
• Experience applying Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles within organisational strategy, policy, service design, or delivery.
• Exceptional communication, relationship management, influencing, negotiation, and coaching skills.
• Sound judgement, resilience, and the ability to navigate ambiguity and complexity.

Working at ACC | Mō 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.

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 Thursday 1st October 2026 1159pm, 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]