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Business Development Consultant
Location
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand • Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Experience
Mid
Posted
Jul 18, 2026
Apply by
July 30, 2026
Applicants
0
Early applicantEasy applyFull-timeHybrid
Job Description
We’re looking for a Business Partnership Consultant to join our team in either our Takapuna or Christchurch offices. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, talking with people, supporting business growth and loves a challenge to work with a variety of advisers from around New Zealand.
Just as importantly, you’ll be joining a team that’s genuinely great to work with. We back each other, work collaboratively, and bring a positive, can-do attitude to the way we show up every day.
This role is a strong fit if you’re looking to develop your experience in the life insurance industry and amplify your expertise working with advisers.
What you’ll own
As Business Partnership Consultant, you’ll play an important role in our IFA Channel within Distribution, reporting to the Regional Manager. You’ll manage an allocated panel of advisers, build strong working relationships, and support adviser engagement and new business growth through proactive phone-based conversations.
You’ll also:
- Be the main point of contact for an allocated national panel of IFAs
- Build and maintain positive, professional adviser relationships
- Support adviser engagement through regular phone-based contact and webinars
- Help drive quality production aligned to customer needs
- Deliver against production, persistency, lapse, and quality targets through strong adviser recruitment, development, and account management
- Assist with case discussions, product positioning, and identifying opportunities
- Support adviser growth through product knowledge and practical guidance
- Contribute to campaigns and initiatives that support adviser activation
- Maintain accurate CRM and pipeline information
- Work with internal teams to support service delivery and the adviser experience
- Help promote good customer outcomes in every interaction
- Support the wider Distribution team with day-to-day activity and follow-up
### Qualifications
What you’ll bring
- 3 years’ + experience in life insurance, financial services, customer service, or account support
- A genuine interest in building relationships and helping others succeed
- Confidence talking on the phone and following up with people proactively
- Experience in presenting, especially via webinars
- A positive, upbeat approach and willingness to learn
- Strong organisation skills and the ability to manage your workload
- A team-player mindset and a willingness to pitch in where needed
- The ability to work with verbal and numerical information and make sensible decisions
- Advantageous - NZ Certificate in Financial Services – Level 5, or willingness to study toward this
Why join us?
This is a great opportunity to build your experience in a supportive environment where you’ll be encouraged to learn, contribute, and develop your skills over time.
You’ll be joining a team that works well together, backs each other, and brings a positive attitude to the way we show up every day.
What we offer
- Flexible & hybrid working- although this role is primarily office based
- Group Life, Trauma, Income, Healthcare and Travel Insurance
- Additional annual leave
- KiwiSaver
- Annual bonus
- Stock purchase options
- Wellbeing subsidy and partner discounts
- Endorse My Cause & payroll giving
How we work
Our values shape how we work and what we look for in our people:
- Teamwork we back each other and work together to get the best outcome
- Integrity we do the right thing and hold ourselves to high standards
- Customer focus we keep customers at the heart of our thinking and decisions
- Exceed we aim high, move with purpose, and deliver beyond expectations
- Respect we value people, perspectives, and the contribution everyone brings
Learn more about [Life at Chubb](https://www.chubb.com/nz-en/about-chubb/chubb-life-in-new-zealand/join-us.html)
Applications are reviewed as they are received, and as such, the role may close prior to the deadline date.
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Key Responsibilities
- Manage an allocated panel of Independent Financial Advisers (IFAs)
- Build and maintain positive professional relationships with advisers
- Support adviser engagement through regular phone-based contact and webinars
- Drive quality production aligned to customer needs
- Deliver against production, persistency, lapse, and quality targets
- Assist with case discussions, product positioning, and identifying opportunities
- Support adviser growth through product knowledge and practical guidance
- Contribute to campaigns and initiatives that support adviser activation
- Maintain accurate CRM and pipeline information
- Work with internal teams to support service delivery and the adviser experience
Skills Required
CRMPipeline managementWebinar presentationRelationship buildingCommunicationOrganizationTeamworkProactive follow-upDecision making
Benefits
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Group Life, Trauma, Income, Healthcare and Travel Insurance
- Additional annual leave
- KiwiSaver
- Annual bonus
- Stock purchase options
- Wellbeing subsidy and partner discounts
- Endorse My Cause and payroll giving
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