Chief Innovation Officer

About the role

In this role your vision and leadership will shape the technology and data strategy for the entire business. Reporting directly to the CEO, you'll drive enterprise-wide digital transformation, champion innovation, and ensure our technology roadmap delivers real business impact.

You'll be at the centre of major change, aligning technology and data initiatives with our business goals to unlock new opportunities, streamline operations, and make life easier for our customers. Your work will deliver measurable outcomes, from smarter decision-making to greater operational efficiency, all while enhancing our reputation in the market.

As part of a global organisation, you'll represent Chubb Life NZ on the world stage, bringing local insights to global conversations, ensuring our strategies are both globally aligned and locally relevant. 

You'll oversee the successful delivery of global technology initiatives in New Zealand, making sure every project meets the highest standards and delivers real value.

In this key role you'll

• Lead the development and execution of technology and data strategies, ensuring global alignment and local relevance

• Oversee enterprise IT operations, infrastructure, and networks for reliability, scalability, and security

• Drive digital transformation to modernise processes, enhance customer experience, and improve workflows

• Deliver enterprise-wide programmes with a focus on speed, cost efficiency, and measurable benefits

• Collaborate with executives and global teams to shape organisational strategy and foster a culture of innovation

To be successful and grow in this role, you will ideally bring the following 

• Proven strategic leader with experience developing and executing IT and data strategies that drive business success

• Skilled in leading large, cross-functional teams and managing complex change initiatives

• Exceptional communicator, able to simplify and share technical concepts across all levels

• Strong analytical thinker with expertise in solving complex technical and business challenges

• Deep understanding of cybersecurity, data governance, risk management, and financial oversight in technology environments

Location: 

Wellington or Auckland (Takapuna)

Role Type

Full Time, Permanent 

Benefits on offer when you join Chubb Life NZ

• Flexible working

• Group Life, Trauma, Income, Healthcare and Travel Insurance 

• Additional annual leave

• Bonus + Stock Purchase options 

• Wellbeing subsidy and partner discounts

• Endorse my cause & payroll giving 

Chubb Life NZ's commitment to you

• We will demonstrate care for our people and selflessly support your growth and development. 

• We will foster an inclusive environment that embraces diversity and ensures psychological safety and well-being for everyone, regardless of location.

• We invest in our people through great work experiences, opportunities for projects and assignments, and a commitment to formal development.

Why you'll love working for Chubb Life

Chubb Life is the international life insurance division of Chubb, the world's largest publicly traded multiline insurer. Chubb Life operates in 31 markets within Asia Pacific, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East. 

At Chubb Life Insurance New Zealand, we're committed to providing high-quality insurance products and services that help protect New Zealanders. 

We aspire to being a people-centred culture. Chubb Life is committed to equal employment and celebrates individual differences by creating a workplace environment where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and valued, where we wear our Rainbow Tick with pride. 

We place customers at the heart of what we do. We support our customers by listening and understanding their needs, communicating honestly and clearly, and striving to make decisions free of personal bias.  We take feedback seriously and commit to promptly put things right if we get them wrong.

Learn more about Life at Chubb

Our Values

Across the world, Chubb is guided by our five key values 

• Integrity, Customer focus, Respect, Excellence, Teamwork
  
   

Ready to lead innovation and drive real change? Step up as our Chief Innovation Officer and shape the future of Chubb Life NZ, apply now to make your mark.

Applications are reviewed as they are received, and as such, the role may close prior to the deadline date.

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