Data and Performance Manager

Make a difference as a Data and Performance Manager.  

Join the largest general insurance group in Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia.  
 

Mō te Tūranga | About the Role 

An exciting and rewarding opportunity is now available for a Data and Performance Manager to join our Consumer Brands team. This pivotal role is designed for a dynamic leader who is passionate about leveraging data to enhance customer experiences and drive business performance. 

As the Data and Performance Manager, you'll lead a team of data engineers and analysts dedicated to delivering insightful, data-driven solutions. Your expertise will be pivotal in optimizing our data acquisition processes and implementing advanced analytics, machine learning, and automation to boost operational efficiency. 

In this role, you'll manage and mentor a diverse group, cultivating a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. Your leadership will be essential in guiding the team to create robust data products that meet quality and governance standards. Additionally, you'll oversee the transition of legacy data products to modern, cloud-based solutions, ensuring they are both scalable and secure. Enhancing existing data capabilities and adopting innovative technologies will be key components of your strategy. 

Collaboration with key stakeholders to understand their data needs will be crucial, as you'll effectively communicate delivery plans and manage expectations to align with delivering to business outcomes. 

Your ability to combine technical expertise with strong leadership will empower your team to achieve exceptional results and contribute significantly to the organization’s success. 

We seek a candidate who is not only a technical expert in data but also possesses a genuine passion for team leadership. This unique blend of technical proficiency and leadership skills is vital for driving the success of our data initiatives. 

This is a permanent full-time position with hybrid working conditions, available at any of our IAG offices across Aotearoa - New Zealand, with a preference for those located in Tāmaki Makaurau  

Auckland.​ 

Ōu Pūkenga | About You 

We’re excited to engage with skilled professionals who possess the following expertise and experience: 

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as Statistics, Data Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or another technical discipline. 
• Proven ability to utilize data modelling to address complex business challenges. 
• Familiarity with essential data technologies, including SQL, Python, R, Google BigQuery, and DBT. 
• Strong skills in planning, people management, and team development. 
• Exceptional stakeholder management abilities. 
• Experience in deploying analytics data products/models is a plus. 
• Valued for creative problem-solving skills paired with a curious mindset. 
• Experience in people management. 

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Applications close Thursday, 5 December 2024 at 11:59pm.  

Mō mātou| About us 

IAG is the largest general insurance group in Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia. We’re also a tech and research facility, a hub for climate change experts and a centre of resilience design. We chat over coffee with customers, advocate for them in the corridors of Parliament and back them up in the community when life’s moments hit hardest. ​ 

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You’ll know our brands – AMI, NZI, State Insurance, NRMA Insurance, CGU, WFI and ROLLiN’ to name a few. Together they turn our IAG purpose of making your world safer into action by helping, supporting ambitions and making insurance accessible. 

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We acknowledge Tāngata Whenua in Aotearoa and are committed to growing Māori prosperity and well-being in Aotearoa through He Rautaki Māori (IAG’s Māori Strategy).  

We celebrate unique viewpoints shaped by life experiences, cultures and passions. We expand careers, genuinely connect with community, lead with a powerful purpose and celebrate what makes you individual.  

We're passionate about social issues, walk the talk on sustainability and strive to do more than standard on things that matter, including women in senior leadership, Indigenous empowerment and creating inclusive environments. We’re proud to be an accredited family-friendly workplace and are committed to being a safe and supportive space for all our employees.  We do this because we’re ready for you. 

All this shows up in what we offer:  

• Boosted Kiwisaver with 4% employer contribution and life insurance as standard 
• Up to 50% off personal insurance, including home and motor insurance  
• Annual $500 Health & Wellbeing payment  
• 5 myLeave days per year on top of annual leave  
• Work from home and many more flexibility options with myFlex   
• Dedicated career growth programs, including the award-winning IAG Academy  
• Partner discounts on every day and special occasion items  
• A certified Family Inclusive WorkplaceTM  
• Energy transition opportunities to help us be net zero by 2050  

We’re ready for you. Apply today.  

Learn more about who IAG is here.