Fraud Analytics Leads

Overview

Practical experience from data and analytics or data science teams required.

Team leader role, bring your people and / or technical leadership skills.

Opportunity to create and shape your own team and the work.

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.

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

The Fraud Analytics team (as part of the Fraud Prevention & Investigation team) protects the sustainability of the Scheme by detecting, monitoring, and preventing external fraud and abuse.

We are looking for two Leads to help grow our team - Fraud Analytics Development Lead and Fraud Intelligence Lead.

You may be keen to step up to a team leadership role or already have experience in growing data teams.

You will need to have both great leadership skills and technical credibility as you will be involved in technical problem-solving and shaping the work programme of the team.

Both Lead roles report to the Manager, Fraud Analytics, and work closely with Lead team members across Fraud Prevention & Investigation and the wider ACC.

About the roles

The Fraud Analytics Development Lead is accountable for leading multiple development projects that contribute to the long-term prevention of fraud, abuse and waste.

They oversee work in a multi-disciplinary environment with data scientists reporting to them.

The Fraud Intelligence Lead is accountable for leading a team of Intelligence Analysts and Data Scientists to provide business-as-usual services for our monitoring tools and intelligence products and provide support to investigations and intervention specialists.

The team also provides forward-looking trend and risk analysis to proactively inform ACC.

The Leads are expected to work closely together and utilise skills and resourcing across the two teams to foster a collaborative culture across Fraud Analytics teams and the wider Fraud Prevention and Intervention.

The appointing salary range for both roles is $117,787 - $151,044 with appointment depending on skills and experience.

ACC also offers 9% superannuation on top of base salary.

These are Wellington based roles.

About you

Both roles require :

A minimum of ten years' practical experience working in data and analytics or data science teams, including experience in technical leadership and / or people leadership roles

A relevant tertiary or professional qualification in a related field (e.g. data science, statistics, computer science, engineering, analytics, or equivalent)

Demonstrated success in leading multiple concurrent projects in complex, multidisciplinary environments, particularly where data, analytics, and technology intersect

Experience in building and maintaining a high performing, engaged, and positive team culture, including recruiting, retaining, and developing technical talent

Strong coaching and mentoring capabilities, with a track record of developing others through feedback, support, and growth-focused development conversations.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage and collaborate across diverse internal and external stakeholder groups.

If you are looking for a role in an environment that has an emphasis on both your professional development and your personal wellbeing, this could be it.

To be part of a positive, growth-minded and collaborative team who are passionate about the purpose of ACC, please apply today.

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 is 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.

Applications close

Applications close Tuesday, 16 September 2025 and can only be accepted when submitted through our ACC Careers Website.

If you are an ACC employee, please apply with your ACC employee profile.

Please ensure your application clearly highlights the required skills and experience that are listed above.

Please indicate which role you prefer (or both) in your cover letter.

If you encounter accessibility issues when submitting your application, would like a copy of the role description (specify which or both), or have any other questions, please contact

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