Primary DetailsTime Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

• Are you a strategic thinker with a knack for building high-impact
partnerships?
• Shape our strategy, make a tangible impact, and work with a dynamic team
• Play a pivotal role in driving our growth by forming & nurturing influential
relationships, & developing creative initiatives

The opportunity

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact and shape the future of our business? We are seeking an inspiring and strategic Partnership Manager to lead the way in building lasting, mutually beneficial relationships with our intermediaries and policyholders.

In this senior role, you will be:

A trusted partner, helping to achieve our growth ambitions by creating innovative, profitable partnerships and ensuring the long-term health of our portfolio.Collaborating with diverse, cross-functional teamsBring a market-oriented perspective to our strategies and contribute to our success with operational and commercial excellence.Act as a champion for our values, showcasing the best of QBE to our partners while identifying innovative opportunities to adapt to evolving market needs and technological advances.Happy to chat flexible working. Hybrid working - balance work and life.

If you’re ready to drive positive change, build meaningful relationships, and lead strategic initiatives that deliver real impact, we would love to hear from you.

Your new role

Be at the heart of our success as a Strategic Partnership Manager, where your ability to build relationships and deliver solutions will make a real difference.

You will work alongside talented internal and external stakeholders to develop partnerships that reflect our shared values and drive mutual success. Your role will focus on:

Driving Growth and Customer Satisfaction: Develop and implement broker strategies that elevate customer service, enhance retention, and strengthen portfolio performance.Collaborating Across Teams: Partner with local Product and Claims teams, as well as our global counterparts, to align on goals and help shape our business strategy in New Zealand.Strategic Underwriting Support: Support the underwriting of complex risks, maintain accurate survey records, and assist in pricing reviews to deliver balanced, profitable solutions.Insight-Driven Decision-Making: Use your understanding of market trends, customer needs, and competitor insights to shape forward-thinking strategies and provide tailored, value-added solutions.

Your success will come from your ability to connect with people, inspire trust, and bring diverse perspectives together to create solutions that benefit everyone involved. By anticipating market trends and fostering collaboration, you’ll ensure our partnerships remain sustainable and impactful.

More information and the full job profile can be shared with applicants during the interview process.

Please note that for the successful candidate, this process will include a phone screen with our Talent Acquisition team, 2 interviews (either face to face or online via Teams), assessment, and background checks.

About you

You are an experienced strategic leader within the insurance industry, demonstrating a proven ability to create and implement successful growth strategies. You will possess:

A high level of commercial acumen and are adept at managing complex stakeholder relationships, fostering strong partnerships, and meeting agreed targets. With your extensive experience in underwriting, sales, or claims, you are equipped to make sound, data-driven decisions that enhance portfolio health and drive profitable growth. Your interpersonal skills enable you to communicate effectively, navigate complex challenges, and lead initiatives that align with our company’s long-term vision.

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 11,000 people working across 27 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!

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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:

‘Hybrid Working’ – a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balanceOur ‘Thriving at our Best’ wellbeing program, including free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice18 weeks’ gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid superThe ability to maximise retirement savings through voluntary super contributions and company matchingIncome protection, trauma insurance & Death and Total Permanent Disability insuranceAdditional leave and support through QBE’s Family Domestic Violence First Responder NetworkDiscounts on insurance products, car hire, hotels, goods and services including benefits through our various sports and arts sponsorship partners

Rewards & Recognition

We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:

2021 LinkedIn Top Employer & HRD Employer of Choice2020 Best Workplace Diversity & Inclusion and Excellence Award for Best Health & Wellbeing at the Australian HR AwardsGold Employer status for 4 years in a row 2019 - 2022 Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) – the definitive national benchmark on LGBTQI+ workplace inclusionRanked 6th place in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2021 as voted by graduatesTop 20 Workplaces for Dads in 2019 and 2020 (HBF Direct Advice for Dads)Family First accredited employer since 2021

Apply now!

APPLY NOW and let’s make it happen! 

If you’re ready to bring your industry expertise, innovative thinking, and influencing skills to a high-impact role, apply today!

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 recognise 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:

Account Management, Analytical Thinking, Business Development, Coaching for success, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Influencing, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Navigating ambiguity, Presenting with Impact, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management

Application Close Date: 19/01/2025 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.