Compliance Manager

Step into a senior risk and compliance role where your expertise will shape strong governance, risk culture and business outcomes.

Flexible work arrangements, competitive salary, bonus, insurance covers, and generous leave benefits.

Partners Life is one of New Zealand’s largest life and health insurance companies. As part of the Daiichi Life Group, a leading global insurance provider, we are entering an exciting new chapter of growth and opportunity.

We know the industry needs bold thinkers and passionate people to help reshape the future of insurance, and that is exactly who we are looking for. We are committed to doing things differently, lifting industry standards, challenging the status quo, and delivering real value through innovation and personalised advice.

If you are looking to join a company that’s redefining the insurance landscape and backed by the strength of a global group, Partners Life is the place to grow your career and make a real impact.

About the opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Compliance Manager to lead the development and ongoing evolution of our risk management and compliance frameworks. Reporting into the Risk and Compliance leadership team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the business operates within regulatory requirements, Board-approved risk appetite, and best practice standards.

This is a highly visible role, working across the business and with senior leadership to embed a strong risk culture and provide trusted, insightful advice that supports effective decision-making.

You will also play a key role in strengthening our relationship with Daiichi, ensuring alignment and effective engagement on risk and compliance matters.

As a Compliance Manager, you will

• Lead the development and implementation of risk and compliance strategies aligned to organisational objectives

• Provide oversight to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies

• Ensure the business operates within Board-approved risk appetite and tolerance levels

• Provide clear, timely, and practical risk and compliance advice to senior management and the Board to support decision-making

• Build and strengthen relationships with Daiichi, ensuring alignment and effective collaboration on risk and compliance matters

• Lead and enhance a high-performing Line 2 function, including frameworks, governance, and assurance activities

• Drive continuous improvement in risk management practices, governance, and compliance assurance programmes

• Partner with business leaders to embed risk and compliance into day-to-day operations in a practical and commercially aligned way

• Promote a strong risk culture through influence, collaboration, and thought leadership across the organisation

About you

You are a seasoned risk and compliance professional with a strong track record operating in regulated environments, ideally within financial services or insurance. You bring strategic thinking, strong judgement, and the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical, business‑relevant outcomes.

You are comfortable operating at both a strategic and operational level, with a proactive, solutions‑focused approach. You build credibility quickly and are trusted to provide clear and balanced advice, even in complex or ambiguous situations.

You are a confident communicator, able to influence senior stakeholders and foster strong, collaborative relationships across the business.

Additional attributes that will support your success in this role include:

• Proven experience in risk, compliance, or operational risk within a regulated environment

• Strong understanding of the New Zealand regulatory landscape, ideally within financial services or insurance

• Experience developing and embedding risk frameworks, policies, and assurance programmes

• Ability to partner with the business to deliver practical, commercially sound compliance outcomes

• Strong influencing, communication, and stakeholder management capability

• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships and operate as a credible advisor across all levels of the organisation

• A proactive, accountable approach with a focus on continuous improvement and business enablement

What we offer

At Partners Life, we believe our people are our greatest asset and are proud to invest in their growth, wellbeing, and success. Here are just some of the benefits you will enjoy as part of our team (some benefits apply to permanent employees only):

• Comprehensive training and ongoing support

• Genuine career development and progression opportunities

• Participation in our discretionary bonus scheme

• Life insurance and income protection covers at our cost, plus subsidised medical insurance (permanent employees only)

• Birthday leave and long service leave

• Parental leave salary top up, reduced hours options, and secondary parental leave

• Flexible hybrid working arrangements

• Modern offices with stunning views in the heart of Takapuna

Apply now!

If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, APPLY online with your CV and cover letter (optional) highlighting your relevant skills and experience.

To be eligible to apply for this role, you must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

We are not engaging recruitment agencies for this role.