Commercial Specialist

Permanent | Wellington

• Lead commercial strategy and market-shaping initiatives across priority health markets.
• Influence commissioning, pricing and funding decisions with evidence-based advice.
• Join a high-performing team improving outcomes and supporting ACC’s long-term sustainability.

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

We have two Commercial Specialist opportunities available within ACC. This role sits at the intersection of commercial strategy, commissioning, market analysis, health funding and market stewardship. Working closely with commissioning teams, you will provide strategic commercial advice, assess market dynamics, supplier behaviour and performance variation, and develop commercial strategies that influence provider markets and improve outcomes. You will help shape ACC’s approach to pricing strategy, funding strategy, market design and commercial decision making, supporting value for money, sustainability and service quality. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to strategic initiatives that influence how ACC shapes health markets, commissioning approaches and provider behaviour to deliver sustainable, high-quality outcomes for New Zealanders.

The appointing salary for this role is $126,101 - $152,430 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, optional life and income protection insurance.

About you | Mōu

You will bring:

• Strong commercial judgement with experience in commercial strategy, commercial advisory, market strategy, funding strategy or strategic procurement.
• The ability to analyse market dynamics, supplier behaviour, commercial incentives and performance information to develop practical recommendations and commercial positions.
• Experience operating in complex stakeholder environments where decisions require balancing value, quality, access, sustainability and risk.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to build credibility across multidisciplinary teams and senior leaders.
• Experience developing evidence-based advice, commercial insights, business cases or strategic recommendations for decision-makers.
• Confidence working with pricing, funding, financial or market analysis information and translating it into clear, actionable advice.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to prepare concise papers, briefings and recommendations for senior audiences.
• A curious, pragmatic and strategic mindset, with the ability to operate effectively in ambiguity and exercise sound judgement.
• Experience in commissioning, commercial strategy, strategic procurement, regulated markets, infrastructure, insurance, banking, utilities, consulting, investment advisory, supplier strategy or health funding environments would be highly regarded.
• You must hold New Zealand work rights at the time of application.

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 Monday 10th August 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] quoting the Job Identification number in the Job Info section.