Business Partnership Manager

The opportunity We’re experiencing an unprecedented period of growth and change and require a high‑calibre Business Partnership Manager based in Auckland and working across the Auckland Region to join our high performing national team where camaraderie is our secret weapon. Location: Auckland Role type: Full time, Permanent Work style: Remote & Office based What You’ll Own Grow and manage adviser relationships across your region, with a focus on quality, sustainability, and customer-aligned outcomes Deliver against production, persistency, lapse, and quality targets through strong adviser recruitment, development, and account management Build and execute account and segmentation plans that strengthen adviser loyalty and support long‑term profitable growth Provide product expertise, business development support, and practical advice to help advisers grow their businesses and enhance customer experience Partner with internal teams to resolve issues, share market insights, support distribution strategy, and maintain high service standards Qualifications At least 5 years’ life insurance experience or similar, with strong distribution expertise, or senior financial services experience in a comparable environment Desirable but not essential NZ Certificate in Financial Services – Level 5, or willingness to study toward this A strong track record in business development and building long‑term, high‑quality professional relationships Sound commercial judgement, including an understanding of persistency, profitability, risk, and key insurance value drivers Strong relationship and influencing skills, with the confidence to engage new advisers and manage issues effectively Excellent communication, presentation, and report‑writing skills, along with resilience, drive, and self‑management to work at pace Success in this role looks like Building trusted adviser partnerships, growing sustainable quality business, and contributing strongly to distribution outcomes. You’ll bring energy, credibility, and follow‑through, while keeping customer needs and business standards front and centre. What We Offer Flexible & hybrid working Group life, trauma, income, healthcare, and travel insurance Additional annual leave Kiwisaver paid on top of base salary Annual bonus Stock purchase options Wellbeing subsidy and partner discounts Endorse my cause & payroll giving #J-18808-Ljbffr