Branch Manager

About Aon

Aon is a global leader dedicated to helping people make better decisions to improve and protect their lives. Our New Zealand operations are growing, focusing on enhancing abilities and building a diverse, talented workforce united by trust, integrity, and a passion for client and colleague success.

Role Overview

This Branch Manager position offers a unique opportunity to bring leadership expertise in insurance broking to guide a team within one of our retail branches. The role involves fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture while driving business growth locally.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of insurance broking professionals with diverse levels of expertise.
• Provide ongoing support, coaching, mentorship, and personal development opportunities to your team.
• Handle commercial responsibilities including profit and loss management to achieve branch financial targets.
• Promote a positive internal culture focused on collaboration, diversity, and skills development.
• Develop and execute strategies to pursue new business opportunities in the local market.
• Serve as the primary contact for key clients in your area, nurturing strong relationships.
• Collaborate with other business units to promote Aon’s services and grow client portfolios.
• Work with the Retail Leadership team to implement distribution strategies and meet organizational goals.

Skills and Experience Required

• Proven leadership background, preferably within insurance broking or the wider insurance/financial services retail sector.
• Possession of the New Zealand Certificate in Financial Services (Level 5) for General Insurance.
• Experience managing teams with comprehensive people leadership duties.
• Strong client engagement, communication, advocacy, and negotiation capabilities.
• Capacity to foster an organizational culture emphasizing collaboration, diversity, compliance, and skill building within a regulated environment.
• Advanced commercial acumen combined with strategic and operational business planning expertise.

Employee Support and Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Inclusive and flexible work environment promoting wellbeing and work-life balance.
• Two global wellbeing days annually to focus on personal health.
• Smart Working initiatives offering varied work style options.
• Culture encouraging continuous learning, connection, and growth.
• Commitment to equal opportunity employment and reasonable accommodations for disabilities.

Diversity and Inclusion

Aon fosters an environment where all employees can bring their authentic selves to work. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and are committed to providing accommodations where needed during hiring and employment.