Head Of Strategy

5 days ago


Auckland, New Zealand AIA Full time

At AIA we've started an exciting movement to create a healthier, more sustainable future for everyone.
It's finding new ways to not only better people's lives, but to better the communities and environments we live in.
As the largest listed company on the HKSE, we've been proudly making a difference for people and communities across Asia-Pacific for over a century.
And we build on this every day with our ambition to engage one billion people to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives by 2030.
And to get there, we need leaders with the courage, clarity and humanity to inspire, guide and support their teams to thrive every day - in the work they do and the life they live.
Our leaders play a vital part in our journey to help more people live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives, build healthier societies and cultivate healthier environments that better everyone.
If you sound like that leader, read on.
The opportunity: As the Head of Strategy, you'll play a pivotal role in coordinating and implementing our strategic programme.
Reporting directly to the Chief Product & Strategy Officer, you'll have the opportunity to directly influence strategic decisions for AIA NZ.
Key responsibilities include: Coordinating and facilitating the annual strategic plan process, along with any adhoc strategic planning requirements from AIA Group Serving as the liaison to AIA Group, supporting strategic planning and reporting processes Identifying, prioritising, and governing strategic initiatives to ensure successful strategy execution Managing the Strategic Initiatives Portfolio and prioritising initiatives, including reporting and governance Analysing the local and global landscape, conducting competitor analysis, and providing insights and recommendations to drive our strategic direction Providing support to business units in identifying, prioritising, and implementing strategic initiatives aligned with the overall strategy Adapting flexibly to manage priorities and meet key deadlines effectively.
Ideally, you'll bring: Proven track record of 10+ years in a senior strategy role within professional services, strategic consultancy, or a large corporate environment Conceptual and strategic thinking ability, with experience influencing at the Executive, Board, and Group levels A passion for driving positive cultural change and continuous improvement, with the ability to effectively package information for senior audiences Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with superior relationship management experience Expertise in strategic frameworks and methodologies to guide decisionmaking and execution Strong negotiation and influencing skills, coupled with the ability to interpret complex information and translate it into actionable solutions Experience managing multiple competing stakeholder priorities and driving change at varying levels within the organisation Technical expertise in analytical problemsolving, financial acumen, and organisational planning Significant financial services experience, preferably within the insurance industry, along with strong leadership and mentorship skills.
Why choose AIA?At AIA, we believe in empowering every one of our people to find their 'better'.
We do this by offering: Competitive employee benefits that include insurances, an Employee Share Purchase Scheme and an extra day of leave each quarter to recharge Membership to AIA Vitality, our wellbeing programme, giving you access to great discounts & rewards with Apple, Les Mills, Mole Map, Endota Spa, Groov, Air Points, Countdown & more A supportive and inclusive workplace Flexible working arrangements Opportunities to grow within the business through internal mobility.
We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.
Recruitment Agencies: Our Talent team does not require any recruitment agency support.
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