BELIEVE IN BETTER

Do you believe in finding a career where you can truly make a difference and shape a better future?

At AIA we’ve started an exciting movement to create a healthier, more sustainable future for everyone.

It's finding new ways to not only better people's lives, but to better the communities and environments we live. Encompassing our ambition of helping a billion people live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives by 2030. And to get there, we need ambitious people who believe in playing an important part in shaping that future. People seeking unmatched career and personal growth opportunities, driven to work with, and learn from some of the most inspiring and supportive leaders in the business.

Sound like you? Then read on.

The opportunity:
As Head of Investments, you’ll be responsible for driving the investment strategy and outcomes for AIA New Zealand’s assets. Leading a high-performing function, you’ll ensure our investment portfolio aligns with both local policyholder interests and AIA Group’s investment framework. Operating at a senior level, you’ll engage with executive leadership, the Board, and key stakeholders to optimise performance, manage risk, and deliver strategic investment solutions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Driving investment strategy, ensuring alignment with AIA Group’s investment framework
• Overseeing portfolio management performance across internal and external asset managers
• Managing relationships with key stakeholders, including executive teams, Group Investments, and service providers
• Leading investment governance, risk management, and compliance with regulatory standards
• Providing strategic input on asset allocation and oversee approved investment recommendations
• Managing reporting and presentations for the Board, Financial Risk Committee, and Investment Committee
• Fostering a high-performance culture, supporting capability development and team success.

Ideally, you’ll bring:

• 15+ years of industry experience, including 10+ years in investment leadership roles
• Strong financial acumen and a deep understanding of investment structures and platforms
• Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships at executive and board levels
• Exceptional analytical skills, with the ability to translate data into strategic insights
• Strong leadership capabilities, with a focus on team empowerment and performance
• A finance degree or relevant qualification.

This is a rare opportunity to shape investment strategy at a leading insurer, working with senior leadership to drive performance and long-term success.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now.

Applications close 20th March 2025

Why choose AIA?
At AIA, we believe in empowering every one of our people to find their 'better'. We do this by offering:

• Opportunities to grow within the business through internal mobility.
• Competitive employee benefits that include insurances, an Employee Share Purchase Scheme and an extra day of leave each quarter to recharge.
• Membership to AIA Vitality, our science-backed health and wellbeing programme that provides the guidance, tools, and rewards to get more out of life and start thriving. AIA Vitality partners include Airpoints™, Woolworths, MoleMap, endota, Les Mills, Samsung, Garmin and many more!
• A supportive and inclusive workplace.
• Flexible working arrangements.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. AIA NZ values diversity in the workforce. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, including those with a disability, additional mental health needs, chronic health conditions and/or are neurodiverse to apply for our roles. If you encounter accessibility barriers to the standard recruitment process, please email nz.talentacquisition@aia.com.

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

Job ad expires Monday 10th of March, close of business.

Recruitment Agencies: Our Talent team does not require any recruitment agency support.

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