Head of Pricing, Pacific

Primary DetailsTime Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

• Auckland, NZ | Permanent, full time role
• Senior leadership opportunity with meaningful exposure to commercial insurance, pricing transformation & technology
• Happy to chat flexible working

The Opportunity 

• 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

About QBE  

• 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.

Your new role 

• 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.

About you 

• Bring 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.
• You are 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

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
• Free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
• 18 weeks’ gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super

To learn more about benefits of working with us, click here.

Awards & Recognition

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

• 2025 Winner of Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award at the Insurance Business Australia Awards for our Respect@QBE program
• 2023 Most Inclusive Workplace at the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) Awards
• Ranked in the top ten in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2025 for medium sized program as voted by graduates
• To learn more about our achievements, click here.

How to Apply

If you’re looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy, click Apply today. Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment.

Your career. At the heart of it. 

QBE recognises 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 access requirements, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our networks please contact us at [email protected].

Skills:

Actuarial Science, Analytical Thinking, Collaboration Tools, Critical Thinking, Customer Value Management, Financial Products, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Price Modelling, Pricing Strategies, Process Improvements, Risk Management, Sound Judgment, Stakeholder Management, Team Management

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.