Senior Governance Advisor

This range is provided by ACC New Zealand. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

NZ$101,287.00 / yr - NZ$131,077.00 / yr

About us

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.

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About the role

As the Senior Governance Advisor you will be at the heart of ACC's governance function, ensuring our Board Committees and Executive Team receive the highest standard of advisory and secretariat support. This role is all about enabling strong, transparent decision making through robust governance systems, processes, and frameworks.

You’ll work closely with the Governance Lead and Governance Advisor to deliver seamless engagement between ACC teams, the Board, and Executive leadership. From maintaining the Committees and Groups governance policy and electronic board books to planning agendas and recording accurate minutes, you’ll help create a governance environment that is sustainable, compliant, and future‑focused.

This is a 12 month fixed term opportunity located in Wellington.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualification (Law, Commerce, or similar) and / or strong governance experience
• Experience supporting Boards in large public sector / Crown Entity or corporate secretarial roles
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent analytical, project, and process management abilities
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance
• Professional, objective, and collegial approach to legal, governance, and regulatory matters
• Flexible, resilient, and adaptable to varied tasks
• Proven judgement in complex or crisis situations
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship‑building, and networking skills
• Ability to articulate issues, seek support, and deliver solutions collaboratively

Working at ACC

The appointing salary for this role will sit between $101,287 and $131,077 and we offer an additional 9% superannuation contribution. ACC offer a comprehensive benefits package, including an advantageous superannuation scheme with features like 0% contribution required by you, optional life and income protection insurance, and the flexibility to change to a locked plan at any time, ensuring your financial security now and in retirement.

How to apply

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 5pm Sunday, 16th November. However, please note that if an ideal candidate is found during this time we will move forward with screening and interviewing sooner.

Applications can only be accepted when submitted through our ACC Career Website. If you encounter accessibility issues when submitting your application, or if you have any pātai (questions) about the role please email

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