Strategic Risk & Compliance Leader

NIB Group; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

22 days annual leave

18 weeks parental leave

Free health, life and income-protction

Job summary

nib is seeking a Risk & Compliance Manager for its New Zealand business. Lead risk management practices, embed governance and compliance across day-to-day operations, and partner with leaders to strengthen risk culture in a Line 1 role.

You will coordinate risk assessments, incidents and remediation, aligning with frameworks and regulatory expectations while supporting executive decision making.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of risk experience in a regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of operational risk, controls and governance.
• Experience with risk registers, RCSA, KRIs and risk reporting.
• Excellent stakeholder management and ability to influence executives.
• Experience in NZ insurance regulatory frameworks is preferred.
• Experience with incident management and remediation.

Responsibilities

• Provide risk and compliance guidance across NZ business.
• Embed Risk Management Framework and Compliance Framework.
• Support risk ownership, governance and incident remediation.
• Coordinate risk assessments and reporting to executives.
• Partner with leaders to strengthen risk culture.

Skills

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Influence senior leaders

Education

Tertiary degree

Industry qualifications (risk/auditing)

Tools

Protecht

GRC platforms

Job description

nib is seeking a Risk & Compliance Manager for its New Zealand business. Lead risk management practices, embed governance and compliance across day-to-day operations, and partner with leaders to strengthen risk culture in a Line 1 role.

You will coordinate risk assessments, incidents and remediation, aligning with frameworks and regulatory expectations while supporting executive decision making.