Head of Investments

AIA; Auckland; On-site; NZD 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

AIA New Zealand is seeking an experienced Head of Investments to lead the investment function, shape capital strategy, and drive portfolio performance. Reporting to the CFO, you will establish governance, risk management, and oversight frameworks that support enterprise value and resilient growth.

You will build a high‑performing team, guide actuarial analysis and valuation, coordinate with the Board and committees, and partner with business leaders to align investments with strategic priorities

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership in investments, actuarial, quantitative, or financial services environments.
• Deep expertise in investment management, asset allocation, and performance oversight.
• Experience leading governance, solvency and regulatory risk management in complex organisations.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of investment strategies aligned with organisational priorities.
• Oversee portfolio management, capital oversight, and third‑party providers.
• Guide actuarial analysis, forecasting, and valuation activities for reporting to stakeholders.
• Strengthen governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance across the function.
• Build and coach a high‑performing team and align investments with strategic goals.

Skills

Investment leadership

Actuarial/quantitative

Stakeholder engagement

Governance & risk management

Team leadership

Education

Actuarial qualification

Job description

Your Role with Us

As Head of Investments, you will provide strategic leadership for AIA New Zealand’s investment function, shaping investment outcomes that support enterprise performance and long-term business success. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and contributing as a member of the Enterprise Leadership Team, you will partner closely with leaders across the organisation to guide investment strategy, capital oversight, governance, and risk management. This is an influential role where your expertise will help drive informed decision-making, optimise portfolio performance, and strengthen organisational resilience, while leading a high-performing team and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and growth.

Your Impact

Lead the development and execution of investment strategies that align with organisational priorities and deliver sustainable long-term value. Optimise portfolio performance through effective asset allocation, investment analysis, and proactive management of risk and return outcomes. Provide strategic insights and recommendations that support high-quality business, financial, and capital management decisions. Strengthen investment governance by overseeing portfolio management activities, third-party providers, and compliance with regulatory and Group frameworks. Guide actuarial analysis, forecasting, and valuation activity to deliver accurate reporting and meaningful insights for stakeholders. Build trusted relationships across executive, Board, and committee forums to drive transparency, accountability, and strategic alignment.

Your Capabilities

You bring extensive leadership experience in investments, actuarial, quantitative, or financial services environments, with the ability to operate confidently at executive level. You have deep expertise in investment management, financial markets, asset allocation, and performance oversight, with a focus on delivering strong business outcomes. You have a strong track record of leading governance, regulatory, solvency, and risk management activities within complex organisations. You bring exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, enabling effective collaboration across leadership teams, Boards, and external partners. You have experience developing high-performing teams through coaching, feedback, and a commitment to continuous improvement. You may also have an actuarial qualification or experience with participating funds, actuarial valuation, and investment product governance.

Life at AIA

At AIA, leadership is about more than guiding teams, it’s about shaping a future where people and communities thrive. In return for your vision and impact, we offer an environment where you can lead with purpose, supported by a culture that values courage, clarity, and humanity.

• You’ll have access to strategic opportunities, leadership development programs, and the flexibility to balance work and life while driving performance at scale.
• We will support you to broaden your perspective, strengthen your capabilities and grow your impact.
• In return for your vision and impact, we offer an environment where you can lead with purpose, supported by a culture that values courage, clarity, and humanity.

DEIB

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to who we are and how we work. We value people from all walks of life and welcome candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences, including those with disabilities, additional mental health needs, chronic health conditions, or who are neurodiverse. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. And if there’s anything we can do to support you during the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail].

Recruitment Agencies

Our Talent team does not require any recruitment agency support.

Contact

Contact for recruitment process support: [e-mail].

Beyond the Job

Better starts with people who reimagine what is possible and turn ideas into meaningful action. At AIA, you will contribute in your own way, help shape outcomes that matter and collaborate with colleagues across disciplines, teams, markets and levels. We will support you to broaden your perspective, strengthen your capabilities and grow your impact. Together, we challenge assumptions, learn from one another and find better ways forward. Bring your ambition, experience and ideas to AIA, and help shape what “better” looks like. View our AIA LinkedIn page Bring your difference to AIA