Senior Solicitor, Litigation

Description

Looking for your next career move? Are you interested in being part of a high-performing team, working in a large and complex environment? Do you want to make a difference to the lives of New Zealanders? Consider joining the Legal team at ACC!

About us | Mō mātou

ACC exists to support people – we help prevent injuries and get New Zealanders and visitors back to everyday life if they’ve had an accident.

You can find more about ACC and the work we do here .

About the role | Mō te tūranga mahi

We have an opportunity for a Senior Solicitor to join the Litigation team on a permanent basis.

The litigation portfolio is varied and includes dispute resolution litigation under the Accident Compensation Act 2001, public, civil, commercial, criminal and coronial matters. The team is responsible for managing all litigation that ACC is a party to in courts, tribunals and inquiries. The team oversees the instruction and management of ACC litigation via a panel of external lawyers that represent ACC; team members are generally not required to appear in court themselves.

As a Senior Solicitor, you will play an important role in managing a range of proceedings and working closely with external counsel, as well as providing sound and fit for purpose advice to internal stakeholders.

The base salary range for this role is $117,787 – $166,288 with appointment depending on skills and experience and internal relativities. ACC also offers 9% superannuation on top of base salary.

This is a permanent role, based in Wellington or Auckland.

About you | Mōu

As a Senior Solicitor you will have :

• A tertiary qualification in law and a current New Zealand Law Society practicing certificate.
• Proven litigation, public law, and legal advisory experience.
• Strong experience and confidence engaging, influencing and advising at senior leadership levels as well as the skills and ability to work with diverse teams and people across the organisation.
• High levels of customer focus, initiative, and self-motivation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• An awareness of issues related to people with disabilities and experience working in an environment requiring cultural and social awareness.
• Knowledge of ACC, public sector legislation, and the wider system within which ACC operates is preferred.

To add value to ACC you’ll also bring :

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 is important to us that people are free to be themselves at work. Here are some ways we encourage that :

How to apply |Me pēhea te tuku tono

Applications close Sunday, 9 November 2025 and can only be accepted when submitted through our ACC Careers Website. Please ensure your application clearly highlights the required skills and experience that are listed above. If you are an ACC employee, please apply with your ACC employee profile. If you encounter accessibility issues when submitting your application, or if you would like further information, please contact .

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