National Manager

About nib | Ko Wai Mātou- Free health, life, income protection insurance + discounts for family- Join a supportive and dedicated team where you can develop and enhance your career- Great offices located in Auckland’s CBD- Hybrid work environment with the flexibility to work from home and the office- An exceptionally generous leave policy including 22 days annual leave, cultural leave, 18 weeks fully paid parental leave for all parents- Fitness incentives- Short term incentive programmes

Here at nib, we pride ourselves on our innovative and passionate approach in offering Kiwis affordable, world-class health and life insurance. We believe the 'status quo is death' - we admire the diversity of thought and seek out people with an intrinsic need to make the world a better place. Health and wellbeing go hand in hand with our ‘future state’ strategy. _Ehara i te toa takitahi_ (success is not achieved alone) - you will be joining a collaborative, innovative and driven team.

About the role | He Aha Te Tūranga

At nib, we believe in doing things differently. We’re committed to putting people first, our members, our partners, and our people. As we continue to grow our impact across Aotearoa, we’re looking for a dynamic and strategic National Manager - Group to lead and evolve our Group distribution channel.

This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a critical portfolio and contribute directly to the success of nib NZ. You’ll play a key role in driving our Payer to Partner (P2P) strategy, building enduring commercial relationships, and delivering innovative, sustainable growth across our Group business.

As the National Manager - Group, you will:
- Drive strategic and operational planning for the Group channel, leading initiatives that enhance retention, engagement, and growth- Build strong, strategic partnerships, positioning nib as the Group partner of choice- Lead a high-performing team with clear purpose, accountability and a strong focus on customer outcomes- Manage key client relationships from contract negotiation through to seamless onboarding and service delivery- Champion continuous improvement, ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks, and contribute to broader organisational goals as a member of the leadership team

About you | Ko Wai Koe- Proven leadership experience, ideally within the insurance or financial services industry- A strategic mindset with the ability to implement and operationalise growth initiatives- Extensive experience in account management, sales project delivery, and contract negotiation- Strong commercial and analytical acumen, with a history of delivering sustainable revenue growth and managing P&L outcomes- A collaborative leadership style and ability to influence across diverse internal and external stakeholder groups- Cultural agility and an appreciation for diverse perspectives and communities

We embrace an inclusive working environment. _We are LGBTQIA+, disability and neurodiverse inclusive,_ and welcome people from diverse backgrounds aiming to create a work environment where employee differences such as age, culture, nationality, accessibility, and education are valued to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.

Our hybrid working model provides our employees with the flexibility to work from one of our office Hubs and from home based on what works best for them and their team. We make a commitment to come together with purpose and are excited to share moments that matter with one another. Our Hubs are purpose built to support focused work, connection, and collaboration with peers. We provide a new starter benefit as well as ongoing financial support to set up and maintain a functioning home workspace. At nib, we’re committed to creating a flexible working environment where you’re free to be you.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Successful applicants will be required to complete a background check (including criminal history check) prior to commencement of employment_._