Head of Pricing, Pacific

QBE Insurance Group

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Step into a high-trust leadership role with end-to-end accountability for pricing across New Zealand and the Pacific. Broaden your scope and influence, working close to decision-making in a collaborative, senior-partnered environment. Enjoy genuine variety and career stretch through regional partnerships beyond a single market. Based in Auckland, consistently ranked among the world’s most liveable cities, offering an outstanding lifestyle alongside a purposeful leadership opportunity – with relocation support available. At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch. We’re an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. It’s an exciting time. We’re building momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner. What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world? As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind.

Requirements

• People-leadership experience and enjoy supporting, coaching and developing high-performing technical teams.
• A strong background in general insurance pricing, ideally across high-volume portfolios.
• Comfortable translating strategy into practical, achievable plans across products, projects and technology initiatives.
• Can work collaboratively and communicate with confidence, partnering effectively with Product, Underwriting, Analytics and Technology teams
• Demonstrated ability to drive technical pricing outcomes at pace, balancing multiple priorities, while delivering high-quality outcomes
• Naturally curious and improvement-focused, with the judgement and credibility to influence and advise at senior levels

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver the Pacific technical pricing strategy, translating business plans and risk appetite into commercial outcomes
• Partner closely with underwriting leaders and Portfolio Managers to drive profitable growth across multiple lines including Property, Casualty and Motor portfolios
• Lead end-to-end pricing activity, including tools, rating structures, technical & market premiums, and portfolio monitoring
• Develop and maintain modern underwriting and pricing tools, providing product-led insights to support expansion
• Own the pricing roadmap, governance and compliance, ensuring alignment with internal policy and external regulatory requirements
• Lead, coach and develop the Pricing team, aligning capability, capacity and delivery to business priorities
• Play a key role in regional pricing initiatives across NZ and the Pacific, contributing to projects and system enhancements & everyday improvements.

Benefits

• Hybrid Working – a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance
• Free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
• 18 weeks’ gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super
• Relocation support available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed