Senior Portfolio Manager

at  nib NZ

Let’s talk about who we are
nib Travel proudly provides financial protection and assurance to travellers wherever they are in the world. Our purpose is to ensure better health and wellbeing for every travel adventure, not only when planning the trip but while overseas, with cover available for emergency medical expenses, overseas access to our high standard of emergency assistance 24 hours a day, and on your safe return home.
We’re looking for people who share this passion and want to be a part of a team that has the appetite and ambition to be extraordinary. We’re looking for people who share this passion and want to be a part of a team that has the appetite and ambition to be extraordinary. Extraordinary comes in different perspectives and experiences. We’re committed to an environment where everyone has the autonomy and freedom to be their authentic selves, every day.
Let’s talk about diversity, equity and inclusion
We embrace a flexible working environment and welcome candidates that reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We actively encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people living with disability, LGBTQIA+ as well as culturally diverse community members to apply for open roles.
nib Group is committed to creating an accessible recruitment process and employment experience. If you identify as a person living with disability and require adjustments to our online application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please contact us at nibemployment @ nib.com.au.
Let’s talk about this role
This a 12 month Fixed Term Contract as the Senior Portfolio Manager.
In this role you will be responsible for the delivery of programs of work with high operational complexity and technology enablement across a number of platforms/products within nib Travel. The role is also responsible for hands-on project management plus leading the Travel projects team with direct reports (Senior Project Manager, Business Analyst).
The portfolio of projects within Travel is scoped to deliver on business transformation and strategic objectives. You will provide advice and expertise to guide senior leadership and enable change. Additionally, the Senior Portfolio Manager performs task work focused on managing projects directly, planning, stakeholder communications, change, financials (cost and benefits) and Group reporting.
Working with multiple product and platform managers, the Senior Portfolio Manager is responsible for leading a collaborative planning process across nib Travel’s operations and technical teams, prioritising scope to align to project objectives, proactively managing risks and cross stream dependencies and unblocking day to day issues for the team and ensuring proper governance.
Let’s talk about you
The successful candidate will have experience in a similar senior role, with a track record of successful project delivery using different methodologies. You have experience leading and delivering projects, able to turn principles into practices for the team’s specific needs. Experience working in financial services (and in particular general insurance) is a plus.
Possessing strong leadership and people management skills, along with the ability to cultivate strategic partnerships and steer decision-making among executives and senior operational and technology leaders, will position you well for this role.

Furthermore, we’re looking for:

• Able to facilitate the effective managing and continuous improving of project delivery using various methodologies
• Strong problem solving and analytical mindset
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal), including the ability to conduct large group workshops and present to all levels of the organisation
• Willingness to keep up to date with developments in project management, product delivery / information technology and the insurance industry

At nib, we recognise that some people may only apply when their education, skills and/or experiences are identical to what an employer is looking for in a candidate. We’re always on the lookout for curious individuals who will add to the culture at nib Group – so if this role resonates with you, please apply!
Let’s talk about working at nib
Our hybrid working model provides our employees with the flexibility to work from one of our office Hubs and from home based on what works best for them and their team. We make a commitment to come together with purpose and are excited to share moments that matter with one another. Our Hubs are purpose built to support focused work, connection, and collaboration with peers. We provide a new starter benefit as well as ongoing financial support to set up and maintain a functioning home workspace. At nib, we’re committed to creating a flexible working environment where you’re free to be you.

Other benefits to support you at work (and play) include:

• Generous discounts on nib health and travel insurance products including 50% discount on employee health insurance
• The opportunity to give back to the community with nibGive, including paid leave for volunteering for our nib foundation and community partners
• Support your better health – whatever that looks for you - through our nib Well Program and corporate fitness discounts
• Access to our employee share plans, short-term incentive program and life and salary continuance insurance benefits
• Benefits to support our diverse workforce with 18 weeks paid parental leave for all new parents regardless of carer status, 5 days paid cultural leave for First Nations peoples and 4 weeks paid gender affirmation leave for trans, gender diverse and intersex employees

The fine print
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Successful applicants will be required to complete a background check (including criminal history and bankruptcy check) prior to commencement of employment.
We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work

Please refer the Job description for details