Primary Details
Time Type: Full time
Worker Type: Employee
Permanent, full time roleAuckland based role, but would consider Wellington & Christchurch
The opportunity
We’re seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to join QBE as Head of Strategic Partnerships, reporting to the General Manager of Underwriting and Partnerships.
In this pivotal role, you’ll lead the development and expansion of high-impact relationships with QBE’s major trading partners across the region. Your leadership will drive sustainable growth, elevate customer value, and reinforce QBE’s market position.
You’ll also lead a team of astute Strategic Partnership Managers, fostering a high-performance culture and enabling the team to deliver ambitious partnership goals.
Your new role
- Lead and grow strategic partnerships in alignment with QBE’s growth strategy.
- Execute partnership strategies across digital, servicing, and performance.
- Collaborate with underwriting to drive strategies that support growth & retention.
- Enable partnerships that enhance customer relationships and loyalty.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Oversee functional responsibilities including strategy, planning, and performance.
- Monitor KPIs related to sales, new business, and digital adoption.
- Support achievement of NZPAC strategy and business plan.
- Happy to talk flexible working
Please note that for the successful candidate, this process will include a phone screen with our Talent Acquisition team, 2 interviews (either face to face or online via Teams) and background checks.
About you
- Extensive experience in the insurance industry, including leading large teams.
- Proven success managing C-level relationships and business development with major financial institutions or trading partners.
- Expertise in alternative distribution, affinity sales, and digital channels.
- A track record of innovation and customer segmentation in competitive markets.
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and analytical thinking skills.
About QBE
We can never really predict what’s around the corner, but at QBE we’re asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future – helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage.
We’re an international insurer that’s building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner.
And our people will be at the centre of our success. We’re proud to work together, and encourage each other enable resilience for our customers, our environment, our economies and our communities.
With more than more than 13,000 people working across 25 countries, we’re big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate and kind.
We believe this is our moment – what if it was yours too?
Your career at QBE — let’s make it happen!
https://www.qbe.com/nz/about-qbe/careers
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:
- ‘Hybrid Working’ – a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance
- Our ‘Thriving at our Best’ wellbeing program, including free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- 18 weeks’ gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super
- The ability to maximise retirement savings through voluntary super contributions and company matching
- Income protection insurance & reimbursed Death and Total Permanent Disability insurance premiums
- Additional leave and support through QBE’s Family Domestic Violence First Responder Network
- Discounts on insurance products, car hire, hotels, goods and services including benefits through our various sports and arts sponsorship partners
Rewards & Recognition
We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:
- 2021 LinkedIn Top Employer & HRD Employer of Choice
- 2020 Best Workplace Diversity & Inclusion and Excellence Award for Best Health & Wellbeing at the Australian HR Awards
- Platinum employer in the Australian Workplace Equality Index – the definitive national benchmark on LGBTIQ+ workplace inclusion
- Top 20 Workplaces for Dads in 2019 and 2020 (HBF Direct Advice for Dads)
- Family Friendly Accredited employer since 2021
- Winner Most Inclusive Workplace at the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) Awards 2023
- Winner Organisational Development category at the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) Awards 2022
Apply now!
APPLY NOW and let’s make it happen!
Click APPLY to submit your application. Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment.
QBE recognises the value of diverse perspectives and experience. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. If we can provide support with accessibility requirements and adjustments, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our employee networks at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us at
Skills:
Analytical Thinking, Business Development, Business Partner Management (BPM), Coaching for success, Critical Thinking, Detail-Oriented, Distribution Management, Influencing, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Navigating ambiguity, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Leadership, Team Management
Application Close Date: 01/09/2025 11:59 PM
How to Apply:
To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
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