Underwriting Support

Underwriting Agencies of New Zealand (UANZ), part of the UAA Group, specialises in insurance for industrial and commercial plant and equipment. With nearly 50 years of experience, UAA delivers innovative solutions for the mobile plant industry in Australia, New Zealand, and globally. UANZ is driven by the purpose to ensure our clients have confidence that their future is protected. Our services and team culture is driven by our values of Integrity, Innovation, Connection, Resilience and Growth.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Underwriter Support to join our team. Working closely with our underwriting team, you’ll play a key role in supporting day-to-day underwriting operations while building your technical knowledge and experience within the insurance industry. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career or develop a pathway into underwriting within a supportive, collaborative environment.

About You

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Proactive and able to manage competing priorities
• Enjoy working as part of a collaborative, close-knit team
• Strong communication skills with a customer-focused mindset
• Keen to learn and grow within the insurance industry
• Demonstrates our values of Integrity, Innovation, Connection, Resilience and Growth

Experience and Skills

• Previous experience in administration, insurance, or a support role is highly regarded
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Confident using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Ability to follow processes and maintain high levels of accuracy
• Willingness to learn systems and underwriting processes

How we will support you

At UANZ, we believe in supporting and growing our people. The Underwriting Support will benefit from a range of offerings that reflect the company’s values and support well-being both at work and at home:

• Study Assistance
• Leave Benefits
• Group Insurance - Life, Total Permanent Disability and Salary Continuance Insurance
• Bonus Incentive Scheme
• Travel Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 12 weeks' gender-equal paid parental leave

How to Apply

If this sounds like the perfect position for you, click ‘Apply’ now. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.

For more information about us and our ways of working please visit our website www.uanz.co.nz

At UANZ, we recognise diversity as a key asset to our business and we are committed to an inclusive workplace that respects all cultures, unique perspectives and support our people to perform at their best and develop to their full potential. This helps us to create a positive impact for customers, communities and each other every day.