Executive Manager, Strategy

IAG; Auckland; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver 4.5%

Life insurance

Insurance discount 50%

Health & wellbeing payment

Parental leave 14 weeks

Learning & development

Job summary

IAG New Zealand seeks an Executive Manager, Strategy to lead the development of our strategic direction, partnering with the CEO, ELT and Board to shape choices that drive long-term growth and competitive advantage.

Based in Auckland, this permanent full-time role combines market insight, commercial analysis and strategic thinking to deliver customer and commercial value. You will translate priorities into outcomes and work closely with senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience leading strategy development in large corporate organisations or consulting firms.
• Proven success developing and implementing enterprise or divisional strategies.
• Excellent commercial acumen with the ability to navigate ambiguity, complexity and competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of IAG NZ's strategic direction, translating enterprise ambition into clear priorities and roadmaps.
• Deliver insights and recommendations based on market trends, competitor analysis and internal performance.
• Facilitate strategic planning workshops with senior executives, ensuring alignment between long term ambition, business planning and execution.
• Challenge, test and strengthen strategic initiatives and business cases to maximise customer, commercial and organisational outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with senior leaders, acting as a trusted advisor on strategy and transformation.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Executive stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Leadership

Workshop facilitation

Job description

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.

As Executive Manager, Strategy, you'll lead the development of IAG New Zealand's strategic direction, partnering closely with the CEO, Executive Leadership Team and Board to shape the choices that drive long-term growth and competitive advantage. Combining deep market insight, commercial analysis and strategic thinking, you'll provide trusted advice to senior leaders, helping align divisional priorities with IAG's broader enterprise strategy and translate strategic priorities into outcomes that deliver meaningful customer and commercial value. This is a permanent full-time role based in Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland).

Ngā Mahi Hei Whakatutuki Māu | What You'll Do

• - Lead the development of IAG NZ's strategic direction, translating enterprise ambition into clear priorities and roadmaps.
• - Deliver insights and recommendations based on market trends, competitor analysis and internal performance.
• - Facilitate strategic planning workshops with senior executives, ensuring alignment between long term ambition, business planning and execution.
• - Challenge, test and strengthen strategic initiatives and business cases to maximise customer, commercial and organisational outcomes.
• - Build strong relationships with senior leaders, acting as a trusted advisor on strategy and transformation.

Ōu Pūkenga me ōu Wheako | What You'll Bring

• - Extensive experience leading strategy development in large corporate organisation or consulting firm.
• - Proven success developing and implementing enterprise or divisional strategies.
• - Excellent commercial acumen with the ability to navigate ambiguity, complexity and competing priorities.
• - Exceptional communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills, with a track record of partnering with executive and board-level stakeholders.
• - Strong ability to translate market, economic, technological and competitive trends into actionable strategic insights.

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).
• - 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: Wednesday 14 October 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 [e-mail] 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.