Primary Details

Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: EmployeePermanent, full time role
Hybrid, flexible working
Would consider Wellington or Auckland locations

The opportunity

Are you ready to build a meaningful and long-term career in commercial insurance?

• Join a trusted name in the industry as a Risk Consultant, where you’ll be supported through a structured on the job mentorship & coaching that will take you from new to the role to independent technical specialist.
• A unique career journey – where there is continuous learning experiences where no two days are the same. You'll gain exposure to diverse clients, industries, and locations
• You’ll be part of a tight-knit, tenured team who bring a wealth of knowledge, technical skill, and genuine passion for what they do.
• Be mentored by a highly respected leader in the risk community and gain exposure across engineering, property, and contract works portfolios.
• Enjoy a mix of travel, technical development, and real-world client interaction, this role offers an exciting platform for someone eager to grow.
• We’re not just looking for someone to fill a role—we’re investing in the right person to build a future with us.

Your new role

As a Risk Consultant, you’ll work closely with underwriters, brokers, and clients to identify, assess, and help manage commercial risks. This role is about guiding and supporting & developing trusted relationships. Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting property and liability risk assessments across commercial clients
• Writing clear, concise, and professional risk reports
• Providing practical, tailored risk mitigation advice
• Supporting underwriting teams with technical insights
• Building trust-based relationships with brokers and customers
• Planning and managing travel to client sites – mostly day trips, with occasional overnights and potential international visits
• Developing knowledge and capability through a comprehensive training programme
• Being part of a close-knit and highly regarded Risk Consulting team

More information and the full job profile can be shared with applicants during the interview process.
Please note that for the successful candidate, this process will include a phone screen with our Talent Acquisition team, 2 interviews (either face to face or online via Teams), and background checks.

About you

We’re looking for someone with the potential to grow into this role—not necessarily someone who has done it before. What matters most is your mindset, motivation, and ability to learn.

You’ll ideally have:

• A technical background – such as structural or mechanical engineering, or practical industry experience such as property or contract works (engineering) underwriting, claims or loss adjusting, for example
• Some experience in a customer-facing role, with the confidence to build rapport and ask the right questions
• Strong attention to detail and clear written communication skills
• The ability to manage your time and work autonomously when needed
• A genuine interest in risk management, workplace safety, and helping businesses in improving their operational resilience.
• Be tech-savvy individual who is comfortable using digital tools such as an iPad & mobile technology while on site, during fieldwork
• A full NZ driver’s licence and willingness to travel locally, regionally, with some overnight travel. Including international travel as you develop into the role.

We’re especially interested in someone who is motivated to develop their career in risk consulting and is ready to commit to a learning journey that pays off long term.

About QBE

We can never really predict what’s around the corner, but at QBE we’re asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future – helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage.

We’re an international insurer that’s building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner.

And our people will be at the centre of our success. We’re proud to work together, and encourage each other enable resilience for our customers, our environment, our economies and our communities.

With more than more than 11,000 people working across 27 countries, we’re big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate and kind.

We believe this is our moment – what if it was yours too?

Your career at QBE — let’s make it happen!

www.qbe.com/nz/about-qbe/careers

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:

• ‘Hybrid Working’ – a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance
• Our ‘Thriving at our Best’ wellbeing program, including free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
• 18 weeks’ gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super
• The ability to maximise retirement savings through voluntary super contributions and company matching
• Income protection, trauma insurance & Death and Total Permanent Disability insurance
• Additional leave and support through QBE’s Family Domestic Violence First Responder Network
• Discounts on insurance products, car hire, hotels, goods and services including benefits through our various sports and arts sponsorship partners

Rewards & Recognition

We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:

• 2021 LinkedIn Top Employer & HRD Employer of Choice
• 2020 Best Workplace Diversity & Inclusion and Excellence Award for Best Health & Wellbeing at the Australian HR Awards
• Gold Employer status for 4 years in a row 2019 - 2022 Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) – the definitive national benchmark on LGBTQI+ workplace inclusion
• Ranked 6th place in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2021 as voted by graduates
• Top 20 Workplaces for Dads in 2019 and 2020 (HBF Direct Advice for Dads)
• Family First accredited employer since 2021

Apply now!

APPLY NOW and let’s make it happen!

Click APPLY to submit your application. Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment.

QBE recognise the value of diverse perspectives and experience. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. If we can provide support with accessibility requirements and adjustments, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our employee networks at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us at recruitment@qbe.com

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Business Continuity, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Decision Making, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Negotiation, Presenting with Impact, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Risk Reporting, Stakeholder Management, Technical Writing, Travel PlanningApplication Close Date: 25/06/2025 11:59 PM

How to Apply:

To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.