About us We're a not-for-profit organisation on a mission to transform ourselves and empower New Zealanders to live their healthiest lives. With almost a million members in our care, we are New Zealand's leading health insurer. We have an unstoppable focus, delivering outstanding experiences to our members in their time of need.

This is an exciting time to be part of our journey and in return for your extraordinary talent, we'll provide a high performing values-based team environment where people are at our heart. About the role We're looking for a Risk & Assurance Lead to strengthen our operational risk, financial crime, and Line 2 assurance practices. You'll ensure alignment with our risk appetite, influence risk culture, and provide expert guidance across the Society.

Youll lead risk engagement with senior leaders and committees, support Line 1 functions, and champion strong risk management practices. Key responsibilities include overseeing our assurance strategy, delivering the annual Line 2 Assurance Plan, maintaining regulatory compliance, and managing our Enterprise Risk Management System. Youll also oversee risk procedures and drive a robust fraud prevention program across all operations.

About you: 10 years in Enterprise/Operational Risk (financial services or insurance) Strong regulatory knowledge (COFI, Financial Advice, IPSA, FSCUA) Experienced in Line 2 assurance and risk methodologies Skilled in executive and regulatory reporting Proficient with Protecht risk system Strong data analysis and risk mitigation capabilities Trusted leader through change Excellent communicator and relationship builder Analytical, independent, and cross-functional collaborator Manages multiple priorities effectively Clear thinker with strong presentation skills Results-focused and detail-oriented Ngkau nui. hurutanga. Tikanga.

Join a proud diverse team, that's always there, always real, always true . If you thrive in a caring, honest and open culture, we think youll love working with us. We know that it is our teams culture and wellbeing that will drive us forward.

Thats why we prioritise not only professional development opportunities but opportunities to thrive personally, too. We offer exceptional work/life balance and our employees are encouraged to and rewarded for living well. Southern Cross employee benefits include: Five days of wellbeing leave per year Health insurance for you and your immediate whnau Life insurance cover and discounts on pet and travel insurance Extra parental leave benefits and financial wellbeing support Participate in our workplace wellbeing programme.

Thats not all. Need more time to study, volunteer or support your whnau? Youll have the opportunity to purchase flexi leave. Each year, you will also get to take part in a volunteer day, to contribute to a cause or community with your team.

Our commitment to LGBTQIA and minority communities is reflected in our culture, and we run a regular Diversity and Inclusion Forum to help.