Integrated Recovery Coordinator - Palmerston North

Integrated Recovery Coordinator 

• Empower clients to overcome barriers and achieve sustainable recovery outcomes.
• Join a purpose-driven organisation making a real difference for New Zealanders.
• Enjoy ACC's market-leading 9% superannuation contribution and development opportunities.

Start date: | Monday 16 November 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 Coordinator within Integrated Recovery, you'll play a vital role in supporting clients with long-duration and complex claims where recovery may have slowed, stalled, or become uncertain. Through dedicated one-to-one case management, you'll build trusted relationships, navigate complexity, coordinate services, and help clients regain independence and confidence. Every day brings the opportunity to make a meaningful difference while contributing to keeping Kiwis safe at work, at home, and everywhere in between.

If you're looking for a career where your ability to influence, problem solve and build trusted relationships can genuinely change lives, this is your opportunity to join a team committed to helping New Zealanders get their lives back on track.

The appointing salary for this role is based on skills and experience

• Level 1 $70,000 – $89,932 or Level 2, $77502 - $103,336
   

Level1 / Level 2 Appointment Assessment
Appointment level will be determined through the recruitment process based on demonstrated capability and Injury Rehabilitation Case Management experience. Candidates may be appointed at Band 14 (L1) or Band 15 (L2)

Click here to determine how we assess Level 1 and Level 2

Alongside a competitive salary, you'll benefit from ACC's generous benefits package, which at present includes a 9% employer superannuation contribution with no mandatory employee contribution, plus optional life and income protection insurance.

For more information, see: Integrated Recovery Coordinator

About you | Mōu

You thrive on helping people navigate complex situations and are motivated by making a genuine difference in the lives of others. Whether your experience comes from recovery, rehabilitation, healthcare, insurance, banking, financial services, retail leadership, debt collection, customer service or another relationship-focused environment, you'll bring the confidence and capability to support people through challenging circumstances while achieving positive outcomes.

You will bring:

• Experience managing complex caseloads, customer relationships or portfolios while balancing competing priorities and achieving positive outcomes.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills and the ability to establish trust with a diverse range of clients and stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills, with the confidence to have meaningful conversations and influence positive outcomes.
• Sound judgement, problem-solving capability and the ability to make quality decisions in complex situations.
• Resilience, empathy and adaptability when supporting people through challenging circumstances.
• A customer-centred mindset and a genuine commitment to helping people achieve their recovery goals.
• Full New Zealand Driver Licence.
• 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 close 11.55 pm Sunday 30 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 [email protected] quoting the Job Identification number 1007190