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Risk Manager (Delivery)

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Job Location:

Auckland - New Zealand

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 18 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 15 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This role coaches and supports Technology Platforms and change teams to adhere to the Enterprise Risk Management Frameworks and supporting requirements by providing expert first line of defence (1LoD) risk and compliance advice to the first line business.

Youll partner with Platform Leads Delivery Leads and Product Owners to strengthen risk maturity embed effective governance and risk practices and support the successful delivery of strategic initiatives coaching teams to effectively manage delivery and delivered risks.

What Youll do:

  • Providing expert risk advice challenge and guidance to delivery teams ensuring alignment with the Enterprise Risk Management Framework delivery governance requirements and risk appetite.
  • Coaching and uplifting capability across delivery teams embedding consistent risk management practices governance requirements and delivery guardrails.
  • Supporting and challenging stakeholders through delivery risk assessments governance reviews assurance activities and risk-based decision making.
  • Reviewing assurance outcomes and control effectiveness providing insights and recommendations to strengthen risk management practices and control environments.
  • Identifying emerging risks issues and trends across change portfolios ensuring appropriate escalation reporting and management actions are in place.
  • Working closely with Risk Advisory Enterprise Risk Technology Risk and delivery stakeholders to ensure delivered risks are effectively transitioned into ongoing business risk management frameworks.

What youll bring:

  • 8 years experience in risk compliance legal or governance roles within financial services or insurance
  • Strong experience supporting change delivery project governance and operational risk management
  • Proven ability to influence and challenge senior leaders and stakeholders at executive level
  • Experience coaching teams and uplifting risk maturity across complex business environments
  • Deep understanding of risk management frameworks governance practices and control environments
  • Strong analytical reporting and communication skills with the ability to translate complex risk concepts into practical business outcomes
  • Relevant tertiary qualification in Business Law or a related discipline
  • Experience with Project Management tools and IBM OpenPages

Why join Suncorp

  • A supportive inclusive environment where people back each other
  • Strong focus on learning development and continuous improvement
  • Opportunity to shape how capability knowledge and service excellence are embedded
  • A workplace that values teamwork trust and doing the right thing - together

About Suncorp NZ

Were proud to be part of the Suncorp Group home to some of Australia and New Zealands most trusted insurance brands. Together we deliver faster simpler and better outcomes for our customers and partners.

At Suncorp we believe we are at our best when our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities. Were committed to creating an inclusive culture offering flexible work career development and opportunities for internal mobility.

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Required Experience:

Manager