Head of Risk and Compliance

About the Company

MAS is a New Zealand-owned insurance and investment company with a difference. As a mutual, we're owned by our Members and focused on enabling financial wellbeing while making meaningful contributions to our community.

About MAS

We're a New Zealand owned insurance and investment company with a difference. As a mutual, we're owned by our Members and make meaningful contributions to our community through our charitable foundation. At MAS, you'll join a team that's: Motivated to make a difference Focused on delivering high-quality outcomes for our Members Guided by our values: Make a difference, In it together and Own it, do it Supportive, inclusive and committed to helping each other succeed Looked after with a range of benefits including Health and Life insurance, Income Protection Insurance and 6% KiwiSaver.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Risk & Compliance to join our team and play a critical role in protecting and creating value across our organisation. This is a permanent position and will be based in our Auckland Office. Reporting to the Chief Risk & Legal Officer, you'll lead the ongoing development and maturity of MAS's enterprise risk and compliance framework. You'll provide trusted advice and independent oversight to the Board, Audit & Risk Committee, Executive Team and business leaders, helping ensure effective governance, risk management and regulatory compliance while supporting MAS's strategic objectives. This is a highly visible leadership role where you'll influence decision-making at the highest levels of the organisation and help shape a strong risk culture across the business.

Responsibilities

• You'll be responsible for:
• Leading and continuously improving MAS's enterprise risk management framework.
• Providing strategic risk advice to the Board, Executive Team and senior leaders.
• Overseeing risk governance, reporting and risk appetite frameworks.
• Leading compliance oversight and supporting regulatory engagement.
• Monitoring insurance, financial, operational, cyber, privacy and third-party risks.
• Supporting procurement governance and operational resilience initiatives.
• Leading, coaching and developing a high-performing risk team.
• Driving a positive risk culture and strong organisational capability.
• Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may begin interviewing suitable candidates before the closing date.
• If you're excited by this opportunity, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as early applications are strongly encouraged.

Qualifications

• You'll bring:
• 10-15 years' relevant experience, including significant leadership experience in risk, compliance, governance or financial services environments.
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise risk management frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of risk governance, regulatory compliance and assurance practices.
• Experience engaging with Boards, Audit & Risk Committees and senior executives.
• Experience within insurance, financial services or other highly regulated environments will be highly regarded.
• Ideally we are looking for a candidate who has experience in Insurance, Funds Management, AML/CFT and Financial Advice or a Member owned organisation.

Required Skills

• The ability to balance commercial outcomes with effective risk management.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.
• We are looking for someone who is professional and enthusiastic, who will bring a business partnership approach at all levels.

Pay range and compensation package

• Looked after with a range of benefits including Health and Life insurance, Income Protection Insurance and 6% KiwiSaver.