Scott Simpson Thanks ACC Chief Megan Main as Recruitment for Successor Begins

Appointed in 2021, Main steered ACC through a period of substantial organisational change, heightened public scrutiny, and the lingering operational pressures of the COVID-19 era.

Minister for the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) Scott Simpson has formally acknowledged and thanked outgoing Chief Executive Megan Main for her leadership, marking the end of a pivotal four-year tenure at the head of one of New Zealand’s most significant public institutions.

Appointed in 2021, Main steered ACC through a period of substantial organisational change, heightened public scrutiny, and the lingering operational pressures of the COVID-19 era. Prior to joining ACC, she played a key leadership role in New Zealand’s pandemic response as the head of Managed Isolation and Quarantine (MIQ), while also bringing extensive senior public-sector experience from both New Zealand and Australia.

Simpson noted that Main’s steady governance had helped ACC refocus on its foundational objectives. “Throughout her time as Chief Executive, Megan has remained committed to delivering the core functions of the Accident Compensation Corporation. Her work with the Board, sector partners, and service teams has strengthened service delivery and contributed to improved client outcomes. Recent performance indicators give us confidence that ACC is moving in the right direction,” he said.

Main has advised that she will not seek to renew her contract when it expires next year. Simpson commended her decision and extended appreciation for her contributions, saying she had provided “important stability and direction at a critical stage for the organisation.”

The ACC Board will soon launch a formal recruitment process for a new Chief Executive. According to Simpson, the incoming leader will play a central role in ensuring the scheme returns fully to its founding principles—delivering timely, effective, and client-centred rehabilitation services for injured New Zealanders.

“We all have a role to play to ensure ACC continues to meet the expectations of the public,” Simpson said. “Our focus is firmly on restoring the Scheme to its original promise: putting clients first and providing the fast, efficient rehabilitation New Zealanders expect and deserve.”