Manager, Cloud & Infrastructure

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

Job summary

AIA NZ in Auckland is seeking a Manager, Cloud & Infrastructure to lead a high-performing team and shape the reliability, security, and future readiness of critical technology services across New Zealand and regional teams. You will balance strategic planning with operational leadership to modernise infrastructure through cloud and managed services.

This role offers the chance to influence technology direction, grow team capability, and collaborate with senior leaders, vendors, and technology

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading infrastructure, cloud, or technology services teams in complex enterprise environments.
• Proven ability to balance operational priorities, risk, and continuous improvement with reliable services.
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills across technical, business, and vendor stakeholders.
• Strategic mindset to translate roadmaps into practical outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery and support of cloud and infrastructure services with high availability.
• Drive automation and continuous improvement to raise service quality and efficiency.
• Build an engaged team through coaching and performance leadership.
• Strengthen resilience via disaster recovery planning and business continuity.
• Coordinate with NZ, Australia, and Group Tech to align priorities and deliver value.
• Manage vendor relationships to ensure high-quality, cost-effective delivery.

Skills

Infrastructure leadership

Cloud leadership

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Governance & risk

Cloud platforms

Education

ITIL certification

Job description

Your Role with Us

Lead a high-performing Cloud & Infrastructure team that sits at the heart of AIA’s technology environment. As Manager, Cloud & Infrastructure, you will shape the reliability, security, and future readiness of critical technology services that support business success across New Zealand and broader regional teams. Working closely with senior leaders, vendors, and technology partners, you will balance strategic planning with operational leadership, helping modernise infrastructure through cloud and managed services.

This is an opportunity to influence technology direction, grow team capability, strengthen resilience, and deliver meaningful outcomes that enable exceptional experiences for customers and colleagues alike.

Your Impact

• Lead the delivery and support of cloud and infrastructure services, ensuring high levels of availability, performance, and reliability
• Drive operational excellence through automation, optimisation, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance service quality and efficiency
• Build and develop a capable, engaged team through coaching, mentoring, and clear performance leadership
• Strengthen technology resilience by leading disaster recovery planning, testing, and business continuity outcomes
• Partner with stakeholders across New Zealand, Australia, and Group Technology teams to align priorities and deliver business value
• Manage vendor and service provider relationships to achieve high-quality outcomes, strong service performance, and cost-effective delivery

Your Capabilities

• You bring extensive experience leading infrastructure, cloud, or technology services teams within complex enterprise environments
• You have a track record of delivering reliable technology services while balancing operational priorities, risk, and continuous improvement
• You have strong relationship-building and influencing skills, enabling collaboration across technical, business, and vendor stakeholders
• You bring a strategic mindset and can translate technology roadmaps and future-state thinking into practical outcomes
• You have experience working with cloud platforms, enterprise infrastructure, managed service providers, and service management practices
• You may also have relevant tertiary qualifications, ITIL certification, or experience working within formal governance, risk, and audit frameworks

Your Life at AIA

At AIA, your skills in technology, data, and analytics are more than technical expertise, they’re the foundation for creating Healthier, Longer, Better Lives. In return for your contribution, we offer a dynamic environment where innovation thrives, flexible ways of working, and opportunities to lead digital transformation at scale. You’ll have access to cutting-edge tools, continuous learning programs, and a collaborative culture that values curiosity and creativity. Together, we’ll design smarter solutions, unlock insights, and build digital experiences that make a real difference for millions of people across Asia-Pacific.

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.

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