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.

About the role – Mō te tūranga mahi

To help deliver this vision, we are seeking Orthopaedic Surgeons with current NZMC Vocational registration to join our team of experienced clinical advisors.

Working with us brings unique opportunities for regular collaboration and connection with colleagues, and to grow your career with supported professional development.

In this role, you will be part of our multi-disciplinary clinical team. You will use your orthopaedic knowledge and surgical experience to provide clinical guidance on ACC claims. You will evaluate and interpret a wide variety of documentation and actively collaborate to support and advise internal ACC staff.

This is a great opportunity to learn new skills related to interpreting clinical information within a legislative context of the ACC Act.

• Regular hours will be agreed within ACC's standard hours of work of 8am–6pm, Monday to Friday
• Full-time and part-time roles available, with a preferred minimum of 20 hours per week
• Preferred days to be agreed
• Preferred location to be agreed

Working at ACC – Mō ACC

We know that a diverse and inclusive team helps us meet the needs of our customers, and we welcome candidates from every ethnicity, national origin, gender identity, age, and those with a disability or who have additional mental health needs.

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

• employee networks to support colleagues from diverse backgrounds
• the option to explore flexible working that suits your needs and ours
• a pro-rata CPD allowance and professional fees reimbursement

The starting salary for this role is $245,036.00 plus a 9% employer Superannuation contribution.

Essential qualifications

About you – Mōu

We are seeking vocationally registered Orthopaedic Surgeons who bring strong clinical expertise, contemporary orthopaedic knowledge, and a collaborative approach.

You will bring the following:

• experience across a range of orthopaedic settings
• a team player who works effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• proven ability to think logically and critically
• proven ability to write succinct, high-quality documentation
• skills to effectively manage a high-volume workflow
• a proactive and positive approach to problem-solving
• engagement in continuous learning and improvement through regular professional development
• current MCNZ Annual Practising Certificate with Vocational Registration in Orthopaedic Surgery

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Please attach your 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 6 February 2026, however if an ideal candidate is found during this time we may 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 questions about this role, please email the HR Help Team.

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