Senior Adviser, Insurance

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

A great place to work. With great work to do. 

Mō te Tūranga | About The Role

Come and join our fab Insurance Team whose role is to supervise the conduct of the insurance sector using an outcomes-based approach to regulation.  The insurance sector is an evolving space for us as we continue to work on the implementation of CoFI, a programme of work you will get to support.

As a Senior Adviser, you will actively engage with insurance entities - leading meetings with senior management and regulatory affairs, conducting onsite and desk-based reviews to monitor the conduct of the insurance sector, and using your influencing skills to encourage the fair treatment of customers.

What does a day in the life of a Senior Adviser, Insurance look like?

No two days are the same here!  You could be in meetings with assigned insurers, writing feedback letters, assessing remediations or misconduct, working with other key teams on escalations or working on a project.  There's a great mix of work to keep you going and plenty of opportunities to help you develop your skills and experience in this space.

What is the most exciting thing about this opportunity? 

This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping how good conduct is encouraged and monitored within the industry.  You'll drive change and influence firms to do better - with a big focus being on uplifting insurer conduct.

What attributes will I need? 

In this varied and intellectually stimulating role, your stakeholder engagement and relationship building skills will be put to great use.

You will thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment and can flex accordingly. We're particularly interested to hear from those who can demonstrate the following:

• Strong insurance sector experience (across any type of role - not just compliance) or regulatory experience.

• A natural curiosity and an ability to think critically.  

• Top notch communication skills - both verbal & written, including the confidence to hold tough conversations at times. 
• Leadership qualities - including previous project management and ability to mentor junior team members. 

We welcome your unique & diverse skills and experience, recognising we are all on a personal journey in our careers.  We don't need you to have 100%.  If this opportunity excites you, we encourage you to apply.

What is the team culture and environment like? 

You'll be joining a high performing and cohesive team that always goes out of their way to support each other.  We celebrate each other but work towards a common goal. We have a strong focus on fostering the professional development of our team members and maintaining an environment where you will be supported and encouraged to ask questions.

Ngā painga | What we offer 

We offer some great benefits including a 4% KiwiSaver contribution, health and life insurance cover, paid leave over the Christmas period, a generous $1,500 refer a friend bonus as well as an ability to swap public holiday leave with other days that mean more to you. Additionally, we have exceptional learning and development opportunities including access to leadership development, technical training, and external coaching.

At the FMA we're committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic self to work each day. We offer a range of wellness and social activities designed to support our people with aspects of their personal and professional lives and genuinely connect with their colleagues.

About Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko (FMA) 

Ours is a meaningful and impactful role, as a kaitiaki of the financial services in Aotearoa. We oversee a market that does right by everyone, ensuring better outcomes for all New Zealanders. Our role as a kaitiaki is brought to life by our values; Look to the Horizon, Help the Team Work, Make the Calls and Open Hearts, Open Minds. 

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply 

If this sounds like your next opportunity, then please apply today.  For a position description visit our careers page or see below. 

For further information please contact:  cath.scott@fma.govt.nz. 

Applications close 5pm, Wednesday 26 February 2025, however, may be closed earlier if a high volume of applications are received.

If you require additional support with your application, please let us know so you are best placed to complete this with ease.