Portfolio Specialist

Suncorp Group; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & discretionary bon

Flexible leave up to 4 days/year

Insurance cover: life, salary continu"

Discounts on Vero insurance & retails

$250 annually towards wellness

Ongoing learning & development

Inclusive, diverse team culture

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Suncorp New Zealand is seeking a commercially minded Portfolio Specialist to support the SME & Rural portfolio, driving strategic decision-making and value for customers and the business.

You'll partner with leaders across teams to identify opportunities, deliver data-driven insights, and lead initiatives from concept through to delivery, while building strong relationships and influencing outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in portfolio management, business analysis, project delivery, analytics, insurance, or a similar role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to convert data into meaningful business insights.
• Proven experience managing projects and driving initiatives from planning through to implementation.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and influence outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to identify business challenges and develop commercially sound solutions.
• Provide data-driven insights, recommendations, and performance analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Translate complex information into clear, actionable insights for a wide range of audiences.
• Lead and support initiatives focused on simplification, continuous improvement, and risk management.
• Act as a key contact for Business and Rural portfolios, ensuring appropriate involvement in change initiatives and projects.
• Collaborate across teams to coordinate priorities, drive outcomes, and maintain momentum on strategic work.
• Conduct research and identify opportunities that improve customer outcomes and business performance.
• Contribute to uplifting data maturity and analytical capability across the organisation.
• Support the delivery of strategic business plans and portfolio objectives.

Skills

Portfolio management

Business analysis

Project delivery

Analytics

Insurance domain

Stakeholder management

Communication

Change management

Problem solving

Education

Tertiary qualification in Mathematics/Science/Commerce/Technology

Job description

Job Description

We're looking for a commercially minded and analytical Portfolio Specialist to join our SME & Rural team. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of the business, supporting strategic decision-making, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and delivering solutions that create value for both our customers and our business.

As a trusted partner to leaders and stakeholders, you'll identify opportunities, solve complex business challenges, and help shape the future direction of our portfolio. You'll collaborate across multiple teams to drive key initiatives from concept through to delivery, while building strong relationships and influencing positive outcomes.

What You'll Be Doing

• Partner with stakeholders to identify business challenges and develop commercially sound solutions.
• Provide data-driven insights, recommendations, and performance analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Translate complex information into clear, actionable insights for a wide range of audiences.
• Lead and support initiatives focused on simplification, continuous improvement, and risk management.
• Act as a key contact for Business and Rural portfolios, ensuring appropriate involvement in change initiatives and projects.
• Collaborate across teams to coordinate priorities, drive outcomes, and maintain momentum on strategic work.
• Conduct research and identify opportunities that improve customer outcomes and business performance.
• Contribute to uplifting data maturity and analytical capability across the organisation.
• Support the delivery of strategic business plans and portfolio objectives.

What You'll Bring

• Experience in portfolio management, business analysis, project delivery, analytics, insurance, or a similar role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to convert data into meaningful business insights.
• Proven experience managing projects and driving initiatives from planning through to implementation.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and influence outcomes.
• Confidence working across multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex information and engage diverse audiences.
• A proactive and self-motivated approach with a focus on achieving results.

Ideally you'll have

• A tertiary qualification in Mathematics, Science, Commerce, Technology, or a related discipline.

OR

• 3-5+ years' experience in insurance, analytics, project delivery, business improvement, consulting, or a related field.

Experience within the General Insurance industry will be highly regarded.

Why join us?

This role offers a unique opportunity to work across strategy, analytics, project delivery, and continuous improvement while building a deep understanding of the SME & Rural portfolio. You'll have exposure to senior stakeholders, the opportunity to influence key business decisions, and the chance to drive initiatives that make a real impact.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and discretionary annual bonus
• Flexible leave of up to 4 days per year in addition to annual leave
• Free life, salary continuance and trauma insurance cover
• Discounts on Vero insurance and different retailers
• $250 annually towards wellness activities
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Positive, inclusive team environment where we welcome individuality and celebrate diversity
• Flexible work arrangements embracing a healthy work/life balance

About Suncorp New Zealand

We’re proud to be a part of the Suncorp Group family alongside some of Australia and New Zealand’s most trusted names in insurance – working together to bring about faster, simpler and better outcomes for our customers and corporate partners. Our commitment to strong, supportive partnerships extends to our people as well, and the opportunities and support we provide to help you thrive in your career with us. And with a shared customer-obsession and the digital capabilities to make a genuine difference, you’ll see the meaningful impact you can make for our customers and communities, while watching your own career shine too.

At Suncorp we believe we are our best when our workforce is as diverse, talented and passionate as the communities in which we live and operate, and where our people feel included, valued and connected. We are passionate about inspiring our people by creating a diverse, accessible, and inclusive culture, offering flexible work, career development and internal mobility, and building connected relationships amongst our team members and with our customers.

If you require more information or any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, we encourage you to contact [e-mail] for a confidential conversation.