SME Broker

Tyler Wren; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected Kiwi-owned brokerage in New Zealand is seeking an SME Broker to manage and grow a portfolio of small-to-medium business clients. This role requires 2–5 years of experience in commercial insurance and a New Zealand Certificate in Financial Services. Join a collaborative team that offers career development and competitive salary in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Genuine mentoring opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Professional development

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• 2–5 years’ experience in commercial insurance (broker or broker support level).
• Strong product knowledge across key commercial lines.
• Ability to plan, prioritise, and deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a portfolio of SME clients across varied industries.
• Collaborate with underwriters to design tailored and competitive cover.
• Produce and implement policy documentation, renewals, and adjustments.

Skills

Experience in commercial insurance

Strong product knowledge

Confident communication

Education

New Zealand Certificate in Financial Services (Level 5)

Job description

Overview

Tyler Wren is currently partnering with a respected Kiwi-owned brokerage to appoint this position.

Are you ready to step up from Broker Support into managing your own portfolio? Or currently managing your own small book of commercial clients. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven insurance professional to develop their commercial broking career within a supportive, growth-focused environment.

About the Opportunity

As a SME Broker, you’ll manage and grow your own portfolio of small-to-medium business clients. You’ll build trusted relationships, design tailored insurance solutions, and operate with autonomy while being supported by an experienced team.

This position suits an established broker or an ambitious Broker Support ready to take on more responsibility and drive their own client outcomes.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage and develop a portfolio of SME clients across varied industries
• Collaborate with underwriters to design tailored and competitive cover
• Produce and implement policy documentation, renewals, and adjustments
• Identify opportunities to expand your portfolio and contribute to business growth

What You’ll Bring:

• 2–5 years’ experience in commercial insurance (broker or broker support level)
• New Zealand Certificate in Financial Services (Level 5)/ ANZIIF
• Strong product knowledge across key commercial lines
• Confident communicator with the ability to plan, prioritise, and deliver results

Why Join?

This brokerage has a strong reputation for helping brokers develop, expand, and progress their careers. You’ll enjoy:

• Genuine mentoring and professional development opportunities
• A collaborative, down-to-earth team culture
• Autonomy to manage your own clients with senior support available
• Competitive salary, career pathways, and a stable portfolio base

This is an opportunity to take on a challenging and rewarding role within a supportive and high-performing team. Contact Liam Nuttall on 09 930 8521 or Gary Bloxham on 09 974 9072 for a confidential discussion or apply below.

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