Recovery Partner

• Work with clients experiencing trauma, sensitive claims, and complex recovery journeys
• Make a genuine impact in a role that is both emotionally challenging and rewarding
• Join a supportive team where resilience and wellbeing matter

Start Date: Monday 12 October 2026

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

As a Recovery Partner – Mental Injury (Level 1), you will work directly with clients who require intensive support following complex mental injuries, including those arising from sexual harm and other highly sensitive trauma. You will coordinate recovery support across whānau, providers and agencies to help clients move forward.

This role comes with both challenge and purpose. You will be exposed to distressing situations, difficult stories, and complex client needs. You’ll need to stay grounded, manage emotional pressure, and make sound decisions in situations that don’t always have easy answers.

You’ll be working in a fast-paced environment where there is always someone who needs your support.

It’s not for everyone. But for the right person, it’s incredibly meaningful work — helping people through some of the hardest moments in their lives and contributing to keeping Kiwis safe at work, at home, and everywhere in between.

About the role and salary | Mō te utu me ngā hua

At ACC, your wellbeing matters too — you’ll be backed by supportive leadership and access to wellbeing support, tools and resources to help you thrive at work

The indicative starting salary for this role is $77,502 – $86,113, depending on experience. Alongside a competitive salary, you'll benefit from ACC's generous benefits package, including a 9% employer superannuation contribution with no mandatory employee contribution, plus optional life and income protection insurance.

To learn more about a Recovery Partner Mental Injury's typical day. click here

About you | Mōu

You will bring:

• Experience in mental health, disability, rehabilitation or social services working with complex needs
• High levels of resilience — you can manage emotionally demanding work without losing effectiveness
• The ability to build trust with clients in vulnerable, distressed or challenging situations
• Strong decision‑making skills in complex and high‑pressure environments
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to have difficult conversations
• A practical, solutions‑focused approach to recovery and rehabilitation
• Ability to work collaboratively across services, providers and agencies
• Cultural awareness and respect for diverse experiences and backgrounds
• Confidence working with systems and managing sensitive client information
• You must hold New Zealand work rights at the time of application
   

Self‑screening check: Please consider this role carefully. The position involves regular exposure to trauma, mental injury and sensitive claims. Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate strategies for maintaining resilience, professional boundaries and personal wellbeing while supporting clients through complex recovery journeys.

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 close 11.55 pm Sunday 2 August 2026 however we may move forward with screening and interviewing sooner so please apply as soon as possible if you are interested.  

Applications can only be accepted through the ACC Career Website. 

For accessibility support or pātai (questions), email HRHelp@acc.co.nz quoting the Job Identification number in the Job Info section.