AIA Thrive Financial Adviser

As an AIA Thrive financial adviser, you will build trusted relationships with clients, families and business owners, helping them understand and manage personal risk through suitable life, health, income protection and related insurance solutions. Your Role with Us As an AIA Thrive financial adviser, you will build trusted relationships with clients, families and business owners, helping them understand and manage personal risk through suitable life, health, income protection and related insurance solutions. You will have the opportunity to grow your own advice practice by developing client relationships, building referral networks, using AIA Thrive tools and support, and delivering advice that makes a meaningful difference when clients need it most. Day to day, you will conduct client discovery and needs analysis, explain recommendations clearly, manage the advice, application, underwriting and implementation process, and support clients through reviews, servicing and claims. You will be supported by AIA’s Aligned Advice, Supervision, Practice Development, Customer, Operational Support and Distribution teams, giving you access to the structure, tools and guidance needed to build a professional advice practice with confidence. As part of AIA Thrive, you will operate independently under the AIA Services New Zealand Financial Advice Provider licence through AIA Thrive. Your relationship with AIA is governed by distribution, supervision, advice quality and conduct arrangements, rather than an employment relationship. What You Get The strength of AIA behind your business A trusted FAP framework designed for quality advice Supervision, compliance and practice development support Technology and tools to help you run a professional advice process Learning, coaching and development to support your growth Referral and client opportunity pathways, managed responsibly A growth pathway designed for advisers and future business owners A professional adviser community focused on better client outcomes The opportunity to build meaningful client relationships and make a real difference Your Capabilities You will be motivated by people, purpose and possibility, with the confidence and discipline to build long‑term client relationships and grow your own advice practice. Required New Zealand Certificate in Financial Services Level 5, or ability to obtain the required qualification before providing regulated financial advice. Eligibility to provide regulated financial advice in New Zealand. Ability to meet AIA Thrive onboarding, accreditation, supervision and conduct requirements. A genuine customer‑first mindset, strong ownership, high ethical standards and a commitment to quality advice. Ability to operate in accordance with applicable financial advice legislation, the Code of Professional Conduct and AIA Thrive FAP obligations. Preferred Experience in financial advice, insurance, banking, lending, wealth management, sales or professional services. Proven relationship management, business development or client‑facing experience. Strong local networks, or the ability to build them. An entrepreneurial approach, resilience, self‑discipline and openness to coaching and continuous learning. Ability to deliver suitable, well‑documented advice that reflects client needs and circumstances. Who This Opportunity Is For New to the advice industry and looking for a supported pathway. A salaried adviser ready to establish your own advice business. An experienced financial adviser seeking a collaborative partnership with access to comprehensive operational and compliance support. A relationship‑led professional looking to move into financial advice. An adviser who values the credibility, structure and support of the AIA brand. Other Information This opportunity may suit you if you are interested in building your own advice business, delivering meaningful client outcomes and growing within a professional adviser community. AIA Thrive could be the next step in your career. Build your future. Support your clients. Thrive with AIA. We do not require any recruitment agency support. You must provide all requested information, including Personal Data, to be considered for this career opportunity. Failure to provide such information may influence the processing and outcome of your application. You are responsible for ensuring that the information you submit is accurate and up-to-date. #J-18808-Ljbffr