General Manager, Technology & Delivery NZ at QBE Insurance Group

, , New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Coaching for Success, Commercial Acumen, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Influencing, Information Technology Applications, Information Technology Strategies, Intentional Collaboration, IT Business Solutions, Managing Performance, Navigating Ambiguity, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Planning

Industry

Insurance

Description

Primary Details Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee Full- time, permanent Auckland based location The opportunity Senior position leading technology strategy & delivery Join a major international insurer during an exciting phase of our development Lead a high performing and diverse team supporting our modernisation Your new role The GM Technology & Delivery is a significant, broad general management role that encompasses overarching accountability for the technology strategy (People, Process, Technology) and delivery for our New Zealand and Pacific businesses. As a part of a matrixed structure, this role will be part of the NZ Senior Leadership Team and with a reporting line to our AUSPAC CIO. In this key senior position, you will be accountable for leading the strategy, design, implementation, and full lifecycle management of our NZ and Pacific technology estate, leading a team of technology and delivery professionals to deliver continuous improvement for our people, partners and customers. Based in Auckland, you will work with the local and Group Technology function to align technology modernisation priorities and execution, joining a community of like-minded technology leaders across QBE’s global operations. Key accountabilities: Lead the lifecycle management of NZ and Pacific technology estate including software development of technology solutions. Oversee technology delivery leads and teams, further embedding agile within Technology and programs Collaborate with broader business functions and global stakeholders to drive integration and alignment of technology solutions across the organisation Foster strong relationships internally and externally to ensure technology initiatives meet business needs Promote excellence across your team through the attraction and retention of a high-quality workforce Coach, mentor and further developing the technology and delivery team to inspire best performance and future-proof our workforce About you This is an opportunity for an experienced technology leader with exceptional stakeholder engagement skills to join a major insurer with an established New Zealand and Pacific business. You will enjoy building relationships with technology and business professional globally, partnering with other teams to ensure synergies and consistent ways of working. Financial services or insurance experience is not essential; however we will be preferencing candidates who have worked in global, large-scale, or matrixed organisations. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds who possess a core technology leadership skillset. About QBE We can never really predict what’s around the corner, but at QBE we’re asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future – helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage. We’re an international insurer that’s building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. And our people will be at the centre of our success. We’re proud to work together, and encourage each other enable resilience for our customers, our environment, our economies and our communities. With more than more than 13,000 people working across 25 countries, we’re big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate and kind. We believe this is our moment – what if it was yours too? Your career at QBE — let’s make it happen! https://www.qbe.com/nz/about-qbe/careers Benefits We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from: We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from: ‘Hybrid Working’ – a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance Life Leave, supporting the life events we all experience, leaving your annual leave for rest Free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice 18 weeks’ gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super Voluntary super contributions and company matching Income protection insurance & reimbursed Death and Total Permanent Disability insurance premiums A range of discounts on insurance products, car hire, hotels, goods and services Rewards & Recognition We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards: Bloomberg Gender Equality Index 2018–2024 (global) Equileap Top 100 for Gender Equality 2023–2025 (global) 2021 LinkedIn Top Employer & HRD Employer of Choice 2020 Best Workplace Diversity & Inclusion and Excellence Award for Best Health & Wellbeing at the Australian HR Awards Platinum employer in the Australian Workplace Equality Index – the definitive national benchmark on LGBTIQ+ workplace inclusion Top 20 Workplaces for Dads in 2019 and 2020 (HBF Direct Advice for Dads) Family Friendly Accredited employer since 2021 Winner Most Inclusive Workplace at the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) Awards 2023 Winner Organisational Development category at the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) Awards 2022 Apply now! APPLY NOW and let’s make it happen! Click APPLY to submit your application. Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment. QBE recognises the value of diverse perspectives and experience. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. If we can provide support with accessibility requirements and adjustments, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our employee networks at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us at recruitment@qbe.com Skills: Coaching for success, Commercial Acumen, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Influencing, Information Technology Applications, Information Technology Strategies, Intentional collaboration, IT Business Solutions, Managing performance, Navigating ambiguity, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Planning Application Close Date: 11/12/2025 11:59 PM How to Apply: To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process. Equal Employment Opportunity: QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates. We are an international insurer and reinsurer offering a diverse portfolio of commercial, personal and specialty products, as well as risk management solutions. Our product portfolio includes property, motor, crop, energy, marine and aviation. We employ a team of around 13,000 people in 27 countries around the world. Learn more about QBE Careers today.

Responsibilities

The GM Technology & Delivery is accountable for leading the strategy, design, implementation, and full lifecycle management of the NZ and Pacific technology estate. This role involves overseeing technology delivery leads and teams, promoting excellence, and fostering strong relationships to ensure technology initiatives meet business needs.