Research And Propositions Manager

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Research and Propositions Manager

IAG is the largest general insurance group in Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia. We help make your world a safer place through creating a stronger and more resilient business and enabling our portfolio of iconic insurance brands.

Mo te Turanga | About the Role

Are you passionate about turning customer insights into strategic impact?

We're looking for a strategic and hands-on leader to join our newly formed Brand Centre of Excellence. As Manager – Research and Propositions, you'll lead a team of technical experts and play a pivotal role in embedding customer insights into critical decisions across the organisation.

You'll champion a customer-led culture by delivering actionable insights that shape brand strategy, marketing performance, and brand experience for our AMI and State brands. This role is central to identifying and validating opportunities to attract new customers, improve experiences, and drive retention across the organisation. You'll influence decision-making through data storytelling, lead brand insights and market research programmes, and support the development of brand aligned propositions as part of our Connected Customer ambition.

If you're passionate about turning insights into impact and driving growth through deep customer understanding, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a permanent, full-time hybrid role, with flexibility to be based anywhere across Aotearoa New Zealand.

Ou Pukenga | About You

What you'll bring :

10+ years' experience in research, insights, or analytics (agency or client-side), with expertise in mixed-method programmes

5+ years' proven leadership experience, managing and mentoring high-performing teams

Strong background in market sizing, segmentation, and opportunity analysis to inform strategy

Skilled at translating complex data into clear, actionable insights that drive business impact

Confident influencing senior stakeholders and shaping strategic decisions

Experience with customer panels, brand trackers, VoC reporting, and performance analytics

Advanced proficiency in research tools, survey platforms, and data visualisation

Strong commercial acumen and ability to solve complex problems with innovative solutions

Excellent storytelling and communication skills, including board-level reporting

Knowledge of compliance standards, research ethics, and supplier management

Relevant degree or postgrad qualification (e.g. marketing, business, psychology, data analytics)

Applications close

Monday 20 October,

• , at 11 : 59 NZT.

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

Mo matou| 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.

We acknowledge Tangata Whenua in Aotearoa and are committed to growing Maori prosperity and wellbeing in Aotearoa through He Rautaki Maori (IAG's Maori Strategy). We celebrate unique viewpoints shaped by life experiences, cultures and passions. And 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. 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.

We're ready for you.

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