Specialist, Risk Enablement

At IAG, we’re ready for you. We're the largest general insurance group in Australia and New Zealand. Our family of brands turns the IAG purpose of making your world a safer place into action by helping everyday Aussies and New Zealanders, supporting their ambitions and making insurance accessible.

Help shape how risk decisions are made across IAG.

This is more than a traditional risk role. As a Specialist, Risk Enablement, you'll work at the intersection of insight, influence and improvement, helping business leaders understand emerging risks, make better decisions and strengthen risk capability across the organisation.

You'll turn complex risk information into meaningful insights, identify patterns and opportunities others may miss, and partner with stakeholders to improve how risk works in practice. From supporting critical risk decisions to driving capability uplift and continuous improvement, your work will have visibility and impact across the business.

This role offers a unique opportunity to build deep organisational understanding, influence decisions across a broad range of business areas, and contribute directly to strengthening risk culture and capability across IAG. You'll work with experienced risk professionals, gain exposure to senior stakeholders and play a meaningful role in shaping how risk supports better business outcomes.

If you're naturally curious, enjoy influencing outcomes, and want to help create a stronger risk culture, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a permanent full-time role based in multiple locations across Aotearoa New Zealand.

Ngā Mahi Hei Whakatutuki Māu | What You'll Do

• Partner with leaders and teams to build confidence and capability in how risk is understood, managed and improved.


• Turn complex risk data into meaningful insights, identifying emerging risks, trends and opportunities that influence decision making.


• Apply professional judgement to assess and triage risk events and issues, helping focus attention where it matters most.


• Identify patterns and systemic themes across the organisation, connecting the dots to drive practical improvements.


• Improve the quality and value of risk information by strengthening data integrity, consistency and reporting.


• Lead and contribute to initiatives that simplify processes, enhance ways of working, uplift our culture and improve the overall risk management experience.

Ōu Pūkenga me ōu Wheako | What You'll Bring

• 5+ years' experience working in risk, assurance, governance, compliance or a related field, with a sound understanding of risk and control frameworks.


• Strong reporting and data capabilities, including analysis, visualisation and maintaining high-quality information to support decision making.


• A strategic and curious mindset, with the ability to identify themes, ask insightful questions and connect the dots across information sources.


• Strong judgement and problem-solving skills, with confidence navigating complex risk matters and influencing better outcomes.


• Excellent relationship-building skills and a track record of providing practical, trusted advice to stakeholders.


• Tertiary qualification in business, commerce, law or a related discipline. Professional risk, assurance or insurance qualifications will be highly regarded.

Tā Mātau ki a Koutou| What We Offer

• Boosted KiwiSaver with 4.5% employer contribution and life insurance as standard.


• 20 days annual leave + 5 days MyLeave (extra leave for what’s important to you).


• Work from home and many more flexibility options with myFlex.


• Up to 50% off personal insurance, including home and motor insurance.


• Annual $500 health & wellbeing payment.


• 14 Weeks paid parental leave.


• Access to LinkedIn Learning, the award-winning IAG Academy, study assistance and secondment opportunities.

*employment type eligibility criteria apply

Applications close: Tuesday 25 August 2026 11:59PM NZST

Tā Mātau Ratonga Tautoko | Adjustments & Support

If you require any support or adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to [email protected] for a confidential conversation.

He pitopito kōrero anō mō mātau | More About Us

As part of IAG you'll enjoy a world of career opportunities, a purpose-led place focused on creating connection and belonging, and where you can create meaningful impact every day and grow your career beyond the expected. That’s not just words. It’s our people promise. We're ready for you with unexpected opportunities for your career, your work-life and your ability to make a difference. We acknowledge Tāngata Whenua in Aotearoa and are committed to growing Māori prosperity and wellbeing in Aotearoa through He Rautaki Māori (IAG’s Māori Strategy). We celebrate unique viewpoints shaped by life experiences, cultures and passions. And expand careers, genuinely connect with community, lead with a powerful purpose and celebrate what makes you individual.