ACC is a Crown entity, governed by a Board that is responsible to the Minister for ACC. The Chief Executive reports to the Board.
Minister for ACC
Our Minister is the Hon Dr Nick Smith.
Each year the Minister sends ACC a Letter of Agreement that sets out the various areas the Government would like us to focus on during the coming year, such as injury prevention in specific areas of concern.
The letter forms the basis of ACC's business planning process. This is formalised in the Service Agreement, which is negotiated between ACC and the Minister. The Service Agreement details what services the Minister expects us to deliver and how our performance will be measured. It also sets out what financial support the Government will supply to ACC.
Administrative support for the Minister’s ACC portfolio is provided by the Department of Labour.
Minister’s biography (external link)
Department of Labour (external link)
ACC’s governing legislation
The Accident Compensation Act 2001 governs how ACC is structured and how it operates.
To view the full act, see Accident Compensation Act 2001 (external link).
ACC Board members
The Board governs ACC and its functions, and delegates the day-to-day management of ACC to the Chief Executive. It comprises eight non-executive members who are appointed by the Minister for ACC. Members are appointed for three years, with the opportunity to be re-appointed for a further three years.
Chief Executive
The Chief Executive is responsible for ACC’s systems and internal controls, and monitoring the operational and financial aspects of ACC’s activities. The role ensures that ACC achieves its business objectives, including risk management and ethical behaviour.
Dr Jan White took over the ACC Chief Executive role at the end of October 2005. She was previously Chief Executive of the Waikato District Health Board. Dr White is medically trained and has worked in medical and general management for over 20 years in both Australia and New Zealand.
Executive Leadership Team
ACC’s Executive Leadership Team (ELT) is led by the Chief Executive. The ELT is responsible for the leadership and management of the organisation and accountable for ensuring ACC achieves its goals.
The team is made up of the senior manager for each part of ACC’s business. The ELT meets each month and reports regularly to the ACC Board. It also liaises with the Minister, including preparing briefings and attending meetings.
Last updated: 15 December 2008