Technical Leader, Insurance Solutions & Policy Guidance

Aon plc; Auckland; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Aon NZ in Auckland is seeking an experienced Technical Manager to lead our technical capability and improve client outcomes. You will act as Aon’s lead technical advisor in NZ, working with broking teams, insurers and clients to ensure robust, market-aligned solutions.

This role offers a unique opportunity to influence product development, elevate technical standards and shape how we deliver for clients across New Zealand, with a focus on governance and customer value.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in insurance policy wording, coverage, and technical advisory.
• Proven leadership experience with ability to coach and uplift teams.
• Deep understanding of risk transfer and insurance programme design.
• Ability to interpret complex policy language and provide clear guidance to clients.
• Experience working with brokers, insurers and large corporate clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical development of policy wordings, endorsements and tailor-made solutions for clients.
• Ensure consistency, quality and alignment with evolving market standards.
• Provide trusted advisory support to client-facing teams on complex coverage interpretations.
• Guide client risk and programme structure and communicate technical details in practical terms.
• Drive governance, quality and continuous improvement across technical initiatives.
• Conduct technical audits for adequacy of cover and compliance with regulations.
• Monitor regulatory developments to keep Aon NZ at the forefront and train the team as needed.
• Act as a subject matter expert across products and risk solutions.
• Collaborate with broking, leadership, insurers and external advisors to deliver client outcomes.

Skills

Insurance policy wording

Technical leadership

Risk transfer

Policy interpretation

Client engagement

Education

Legal qualification

Job description

Aon NZ in Auckland is seeking an experienced Technical Manager to lead our technical capability and improve client outcomes. You will act as Aon’s lead technical advisor in NZ, working with broking teams, insurers and clients to ensure robust, market-aligned solutions.

This role offers a unique opportunity to influence product development, elevate technical standards and shape how we deliver for clients across New Zealand, with a focus on governance and customer value.