Director, Actuarial & Analytics - nib NZ

About nib | Ko Wai M­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ātou

• Free health, life, income protection insurance + discounts for family
• Join a supportive and dedicated team where you can develop and enhance your career
• Great offices located in Auckland's CBD
• Hybrid work environment with the flexibility to work from home and the office
• An exceptionally generous leave policy including 22 days annual leave, cultural leave, 18 weeks fully paid parental leave for all parents
• Fitness incentives
• Short term incentive programmes

Here at nib, we pride ourselves on our innovative and passionate approach in offering Kiwis affordable, world-class health and life insurance. We believe the 'status quo is death' - we admire the diversity of thought and seek out people with an intrinsic need to make the world a better place. Health and wellbeing go hand in hand with our 'future state' strategy. Ehara i te toa takitahi (success is not achieved alone) - you will be joining a collaborative, innovative and driven team.

About the role | He Aha Te Tūranga

nib, we believe in putting our customers' health and wellbeing first-backed by smart, data-driven decisions. We're on the hunt for an accomplished Director - Actuarial and Analytics to lead our actuarial and data capability in New Zealand, shaping pricing, portfolio strategy, and performance insights across health, life and international visitor insurance.

In this influential leadership role, you'll drive actuarial excellence across pricing, reserving, forecasting, regulatory reporting, capital adequacy and business intelligence. You'll work closely with the Appointed Actuary, Board, and senior leaders including the NZ CFO and CEO to inform business strategy and deliver commercial outcomes that support sustainable growth.

What you'll be doing

• Leading actuarial functions and technical input into strategic decisions
• Driving robust pricing, risk management and reserve models across portfolios
• Delivering forecasting, capital modelling and regulatory reporting (IFRS, IPSA, solvency)
• Uplifting analytics, reporting platforms and insights capability across the business
• Acting as a key business partner to product and channel leaders
• Managing and mentoring a high-performing actuarial and analytics team
• Preparing Board papers and presenting on actuarial matters to Executives and Committees

About you | Ko Wai Koe

• Fellow of the NZ Society of Actuaries (or equivalent)
• 8+ years in a senior actuarial leadership role
• Deep insurance knowledge (health or life insurance ideal)
• Strong command of forecasting, pricing, and capital modelling
• Expertise in modern data platforms, AI and machine learning
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and develop senior technical teams
• Excellent communication skills - able to translate complex models into actionable insights

If you're ready to step into a role that will challenge and reward you on a daily basis and provide an opportunity to build on your career, then please apply today!

We embrace an inclusive working environment. We are LGBTQIA+, disability and neurodiverse inclusive, and welcome people from diverse backgrounds aiming to create a work environment where employee differences such as age, culture, nationality, accessibility, and education are valued to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.

Our hybrid working model provides our employees with the flexibility to work from one of our office Hubs and from home based on what works best for them and their team. We make a commitment to come together with purpose and are excited to share moments that matter with one another. Our Hubs are purpose built to support focused work, connection, and collaboration with peers. We provide a new starter benefit as well as ongoing financial support to set up and maintain a functioning home workspace. At nib, we're committed to creating a flexible working environment where you're free to be you.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Successful applicants will be required to complete a background check (including criminal history check) prior to commencement of employment.

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