Head of Risk Engineering and Consulting at Gallagher

Waitematā, Auckland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Risk Identification, Risk Remediation, Business Planning, Budgeting, Change Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Commercial Acumen, Health & Safety Consulting, Risk Modelling, Business Continuity Planning, Data Analysis, Client Relationship Management, Underwriting Reports, Risk Assessment, Team Leadership, Ethical Practices

Industry

Insurance

Description

Introduction At Gallagher, we help clients face risk with confidence because we believe that when businesses are protected, they’re free to grow, lead, and innovate. You’ll be backed by our digital ecosystem: a client-centric suite of consulting tools making it easier for you to meet your clients where they want to be met. Advanced data and analytics providing a comprehensive overview of the risk landscape is at your fingertips. Here, you’re not just improving clients' risk profiles, you’re building trust. You’ll find a culture grounded in teamwork, guided by integrity, and fueled by a shared commitment to do the right thing. We value curiosity, celebrate new ideas, and empower you to take ownership of your career while making a meaningful impact for the businesses we serve. If you’re ready to bring your unique perspective to a place where your work truly matters; think of Gallagher. Overview About us: At Gallagher, we’ve been helping to protect what’s important to people and businesses for more than 95 years. Gallagher is the world’s third largest insurance brokerage and risk management companies, with a global network of brokers in over 130 countries. We make success happen. We are stronger as one team and together we continually strive to make a difference, whether it’s for our clients, our colleagues or our communities. Our shared values are core to our culture and are reflected in everything we do, as set out in The Gallagher Way. About the role: Reporting directly to the Chief Broking Officer, you will oversee and drive the growth of Gallagher's Engineering & Consulting risk management function. This includes conducting comprehensive risk assessment surveys and offering specialised risk management advice across industrial special risks, machinery, and/or casualty classes of business. How you'll make an impact Execute a business unit plan and strategy that is in line with the company priorities and the prevailing market conditions Manage a stand-alone P&L for Risk Engineering & Consulting. Risk improvement reports for clients Creation of risk improvement reports to assist larger Gallagher clients to mitigate risk in the fire & general space Business continuity planning for larger Gallagher clients Contribution to insurable risk profiling projects for Gallagher clients Undertaking risk identification analysis and ensuring rectification of risk areas Lead a team providing Seismic, Flood and Fire risk modelling services Lead a team providing Health & Safety Consulting services Create marketable solutions in risk management space to sell to non-Gallagher clients Support broker submissions to the insurance market by producing comprehensive underwriting reports. Identification of PML/MFL for MD/BI policies Contribute and support submissions for new business proposals Providing direction and advice on a broad range of risk management issues Ensuring operating policies and procedures are followed and activities are conducted ethically Skills and Experience: Extensive experience in conducting risk identification and risk remediation Knowledge and experience of undertaking risk reports of large and complex risk Business planning, budgeting and change management skills Comfortable explaining complex concepts and making recommendations to stakeholders Demonstrated experience of presenting to and building relationships with key decision makers A high degree of commercial acumen and experience How to apply: Click the “quick apply” button above, or for more information contact our friendly recruitment team via email at recruitment@ajg.co.nz Please note only candidates who have the right to work in New Zealand will be considered. Please note Our recruitment team will be taking a well-deserved break from the 24th of December 2025 until the 14th January 2026. We will aim to respond to any applications before then, but if we are unable, rest assured, we will pick this up with great enthusiasm on our return. Have a happy and safe holiday season! Compensation and benefits We value inclusion and diversity Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work. Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest. We know you’ll really enjoy being part of our professional, close-knit team. As part of the Global Gallagher group of companies, we have scale and multi-national reach with a Kiwi feel. Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Responsibilities

The Head of Risk Engineering and Consulting will oversee and drive the growth of Gallagher's risk management function, including conducting risk assessments and providing specialized advice. They will also manage a stand-alone P&L and lead a team in delivering risk modelling and consulting services.