Specialist, Risk Enablement

About IAG

IAG is the largest general insurance group operating in Australia and New Zealand, dedicated to making the world safer by supporting people’s ambitions and making insurance accessible.

Role Summary

As a Specialist in Risk Enablement, you will operate at the crossroads of insight, influence, and continuous improvement. Your role involves aiding business leaders to better comprehend emerging risks, facilitating informed decision-making, and enhancing overall risk capabilities within the organisation.

You will transform complex risk data into actionable insights, discover patterns and opportunities often overlooked, and collaborate with stakeholders to advance risk functions. Your contributions will be vital in guiding key risk decisions, elevating capabilities, and fostering ongoing improvements with business-wide impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leaders and teams to enhance confidence and ability in risk comprehension, management, and enhancement.
• Analyze intricate risk data, highlight emerging risks and trends, and provide insights that inform decisions.
• Use professional judgment to evaluate and prioritize risk events, concentrating efforts where most necessary.
• Detect recurring patterns and systemic issues to drive tangible improvements across the organisation.
• Enhance the quality and usefulness of risk information by bolstering data integrity, consistency, and reporting.
• Lead and participate in projects aimed at simplifying procedures, improving workflows, strengthening culture, and enriching the risk management experience.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum of five years’ experience in risk, assurance, governance, compliance, or similar fields, with solid knowledge of risk and control frameworks.
• Proficient in reporting and data skills including analysis, visualization, and maintaining premium data quality to assist decision-making.
• Possess a strategic and inquisitive approach with the ability to identify themes, ask insightful questions, and integrate diverse data sources.
• Demonstrate strong judgment and problem-solving skills, with confidence in managing complex risk issues and influencing positive results.
• Excellent relationship-building abilities and a proven record of providing practical, reliable advice to various stakeholders.
• Hold a tertiary qualification in business, commerce, law, or a related discipline; professional qualifications in risk, assurance, or insurance are advantageous.

Benefits and Culture

• Enhanced KiwiSaver contributions with 4.5% employer match and standard life insurance coverage.
• Entitlement to 20 days annual leave plus 5 additional MyLeave days for personal priorities.
• Flexible working arrangements including options to work from home via myFlex.
• Discount of up to 50% on personal insurance products such as home and motor insurance.
• Annual health and wellbeing allowance of $500.
• 14 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Access to professional development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, the IAG Academy, study assistance, and secondments.

Additional Information

This is a permanent, full-time position based in various locations across Aotearoa New Zealand.

Applications close on Tuesday 25 August 2026, by 11:59 PM NZST.

IAG is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion and supports candidates who may require adjustments during the recruitment process. Interested candidates are encouraged to confidentially reach out for support.

IAG honours Tāngata Whenua in Aotearoa and is invested in enhancing Māori prosperity and wellbeing through its strategy. The organisation celebrates diverse experiences, cultures, and perspectives to cultivate meaningful impact and connection.