Strategy Manager: Shape NZ Insurance Growth (Hybrid)

Partners Life; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus after 12 months

Life insurance and income protection

Birthday leave

Long service leave

Parental leave salary top-up

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Modern Takapuna office

Job summary

Partners Life is seeking an experienced Strategy Manager to shape the future direction, reporting to the Chief of Staff and working with senior leaders to translate strategic ambition into coordinated plans and measurable outcomes.

You will manage the strategic portfolio, oversee the Integrated Planning and Assured Delivery framework, lead market analysis, and deliver insights for executive audiences while maintaining a strong emphasis on collaboration and execution.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in strategy consulting or an in-house strategy role
• Relevant tertiary qualification in business, commerce or related field
• Experience in financial services, healthcare or regulated environment
• Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills
• Experience with strategic planning, portfolio management and performance frameworks
• Excel and PowerPoint proficiency; data visualization and AI tools
• Excellent writing, facilitation, presentation and stakeholder engagement skills

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to develop strategic and functional plans aligned with organisational priorities
• Manage the strategic portfolio and support prioritisation
• Lead research and analysis to identify market trends, opportunities, threats and actionable insights
• Develop performance measures and monitor progress against strategic outcomes
• Track initiatives, milestones, benefits and risks, providing clear and timely reporting
• Oversee the preparation of high-quality executive reports and presentations that summarise insights, trends, risks and recommendations
• Implement best practices and drive continuous improvement in strategic planning and portfolio management

Skills

Strategy development

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Excel & PowerPoint

Written & verbal communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in business/commerce or related field

Tools

Data visualization tools

AI tools

Job description

Partners Life is seeking an experienced Strategy Manager to shape the future direction, reporting to the Chief of Staff and working with senior leaders to translate strategic ambition into coordinated plans and measurable outcomes.

You will manage the strategic portfolio, oversee the Integrated Planning and Assured Delivery framework, lead market analysis, and deliver insights for executive audiences while maintaining a strong emphasis on collaboration and execution.