ACC is seeking suppliers to deliver evidence-based initiatives aimed at reducing work-related injuries in the manufacturing sector.
The suppliers will deliver outcomes-focused programme initiatives that cost-effectively reduce work-related injuries and their impact on individuals and communities, focussing particularly on Māori and Pacific communities, ACC outlined in a statement.
The Manufacturing Sector is one of the five high-risk sectors prioritised by ACC to address the growing cost of claims in the working-age population.
Annual ACC claims costs for the manufacturing sector are currently more than $165 million and growing.
“The supplier’s proposal must have a logic model that articulates how the root causes of injuries in manufacturing will be solved with their proposed programme, and how the objective of their programme will be achieved,” ACC said.
ACC Minister Scott Simpson said ACC’s investment was a significant step to help reduce injuries, keep workers safe, and support economic growth.
“My top priority with ACC is to address its declining performance and ensure the scheme remains financially sustainable for current and future generations. One of the best ways to both enhance the health and wellbeing of Kiwis and keep costs down is to prevent injuries from happening in the first place,” says Mr Simpson.
“That’s why I welcome the steps ACC is taking to drive better health outcomes for workers and businesses in manufacturing.”
In 2024, ACC worked with the Employers and Manufacturers Association to co-design a Harm Reduction Action Plan for Manufacturing, which proposed a series of solutions.
“Manufacturing is a powerful driver for economic growth in New Zealand, contributing more than 60 per cent of our exports and employing nearly 230,000 people across 23,000 business,” said Small Business and Manufacturing Minister, Chris Penk.
“However, it stands out as the only major industry where work-related injury rates have not declined over the past decade. As a high-risk sector, manufacturing is prioritised by ACC to address the growing cost of claims in the working-age population.
“Now is the time to implement some long-term initiatives to reduce the high rate of injuries in manufacturing. By reducing workplace harm, we can lower costs for businesses and ensure our manufacturers continue driving economic growth,” he said.
“I expect ACC to conduct a robust procurement process and I look forward to seeing the visions for the sector turn into reality,” Mr Simpson said.
Responses to the tender must be submitted via the New Zealand Government Electronic Tender Service (GETS) or procurement@acc.co.nz by 12pm, Tuesday 13 May.
