ACC Media release
27 May 2009

ACC Announces Head Office Reorganisation

The Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) today announced proposals to reorganise a number of teams based in its corporate office.

“These proposals are being driven by three factors. First, we always need to ensure that we operate in the most efficient way possible, while still meeting the needs of our clients. Second, the proposed new structures would better support changes to some other parts of our business, including putting more focus on the front line where we are adding another 100 roles. They also recognise the fact that some programmes of work have been completed, de-scoped or stopped.

“Lastly, we are conscious of the impact of the current recession and the expectations of the Government and the community that ACC should always deliver value for money,” said Dr Jan White, ACC Chief Executive.

“I would stress that at this stage they are still proposals, and staff will have an opportunity to have their say on the proposed new structures,” Dr White said.

Affected staff and the PSA have been advised of these proposals, as have all other ACC employees. ACC is expecting to complete the consultation process by the middle of June, and have changes in place in July.

ACC has already removed 150 contractor roles from the business. With the proposed changes, a total of about 180 positions will be affected but many of those people will move into the new roles. However, the new structures do have about 70 fewer positions than previously existed.

A range of assistance will be made available to staff who may need it, such as counselling.

ENDS

© Scoop Media