Technical Manager

Shape better decisions. Lead technical excellence. Make a real impact.

At Aon, we exist to shape decisions for the better — helping our clients protect and grow what matters most. We’re now looking for an experienced Technical Manager to join our New Zealand business and play a critical role in strengthening our technical capability and client outcomes!

Opportunity

This is a high-impact leadership role sitting at the centre of Aon NZ’s technical expertise!

You will be Aon’s lead technical advisor in NZ, working closely with broking teams, insurers, and clients. You ensure our insurance solutions are robust, fit-for-purpose, and meet market guidelines.

This is a unique opportunity to influence product development, elevate technical standards, and shape how we deliver for our clients across New Zealand.

What you’ll be doing

• Responsibility for the technical development of policy wordings, endorsements and custom solutions for Aon clients
• Ensuring consistency, quality and alignment to evolving market standards
• Providing trusted advice and supporting client-facing teams with complex coverage interpretation
• Providing guidance on client risk, claims scenarios and programme structure
• Driving quality & governance and translating technical detail into clear, practical advice
• Conducting technical audits to ensure adequacy of cover and compliance
• Monitoring regulatory and market developments to keep Aon at the forefront
• Delivering technical training where required and uplift capability across the business
• Acting as a subject matter expert across products and risk solutions
• Collaborating across broking, leadership, insurers and external advisors
• Contributing to central initiatives and continuous improvement

What you’ll bring

• We’re looking for someone who combines technical depth with commercial thinking and leadership presence:
• Strong experience in insurance policy wording, coverage and technical advisory
• Deep understanding of risk transfer and insurance programme design
• Proven ability to interpret complex policy language and provide clear guidance
• Experience working with brokers, insurers and complex corporate clients
• Ideally a legal qualification and experience in the legal space
• Leadership experience with the ability to coach, develop and uplift teams

Why Aon?

At Aon, we’re united by our purpose to shape better decisions. You’ll join a business where:

• You’ll work with some of the most complex and varied client portfolios in NZ
• Your expertise will genuinely influence client outcomes and product direction
• You’ll be part of a collaborative, high-performing and driven by purpose team
• We invest in our people — with opportunities to grow, lead and make a real impact

Ready to bring your expertise to Aon?

Apply now and be part of a team that is helping organisations across New Zealand make better decisions every day.

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In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well.

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

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