Iteration Manager, Christchurch
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IAG

Iteration Manager

  • Posted Today
  • Hybrid
  • Full Time, Part Time

Christchurch

Job Description

At IAG, we’re ready for you. We're the largest general insurance group in Australia and New Zealand. Our family of brands turns the IAG purpose of making your world a safer place into action by helping everyday Aussies and New Zealanders, supporting their ambitions and making insurance accessible.


Shape how technology transformation gets delivered

Bring your agile leadership skills to a role where you can make a real impact. We're currently recruiting for two Iteration Manager opportunities as part of a significant technology transformation focused on modernising platforms, simplifying technology environments, and supporting the transition away from legacy systems. You'll work with a broad mix of stakeholders, delivery teams and partners, helping people stay aligned, focused and moving forward in an environment that's evolving quickly.

This is an opportunity to lead talented teams, remove barriers, create clarity, and help deliver meaningful outcomes that support the future of technology across Australia and New Zealand.


This is a permanent full-time role based in Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland), Ōtautahi (Christchurch) or Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington).


Ngā Mahi Hei Whakatutuki Māu | What You'll Do

  • Lead agile planning, prioritisation and delivery activities to help teams achieve predictable and sustainable outcomes.
  • Coach and support team members through change, creating an inclusive environment where people can perform at their best.
  • Facilitate delivery cadences, remove impediments and continuously improve ways of working across teams.
  • Partner with stakeholders, technology teams and external providers to align priorities and drive successful outcomes.
  • Coordinate scope, capacity, dependencies, risks and competing demands to support smooth delivery.
  • Provide clear reporting, governance updates and delivery insights that enable informed decision making.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, learning and continuous improvement across multidisciplinary teams.


Ōu Pūkenga me ōu Wheako | What You'll Bring

  • Experience leading agile delivery across technology, platform or transformation environments.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence across diverse groups.
  • Proven people leadership experience, including coaching, feedback and capability development.
  • Confidence navigating ambiguity and helping teams adapt during organisational change.
  • Experience balancing operational priorities with delivery commitments and competing demands.
  • Strong communication, reporting and governance capabilities that create clarity and momentum.
  • An understanding of technology transformation, platform modernisation or legacy system transition programs.


Tā Mātau ki a Koutou| What We Offer

  • Boosted KiwiSaver with 4.5% employer contribution and life insurance as standard.
  • 20 days annual leave + 5 days MyLeave (extra leave for what’s important to you).
  • Up to 50% off personal insurance, including home and motor insurance.
  • Annual $500 health & wellbeing payment.
  • 14 Weeks paid parental leave.
  • Access to LinkedIn Learning, the award-winning IAG Academy, study assistance and secondment opportunities.
  • *employment type eligibility criteria apply


Applications close: Wednesday 4 November 2026 11:59PM NZDT

Please note – full time, part time, and job-sharing arrangements will be considered.

Tā Mātau Ratonga Tautoko | Adjustments & Support

If you require any support or adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to careers@iag.co.nz for a confidential conversation.


He pitopito kōrero anō mō mātau | More About Us

As part of IAG you'll enjoy a world of career opportunities, a purpose-led place focused on creating connection and belonging, and where you can create meaningful impact every day and grow your career beyond the expected. That’s not just words. It’s our people promise. We're ready for you with unexpected opportunities for your career, your work-life and your ability to make a difference. We acknowledge Tāngata Whenua in Aotearoa and are committed to growing Māori prosperity and wellbeing in Aotearoa through He Rautaki Māori (IAG’s Māori 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.

Desired Hard Skills

  • Reporting
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Agile Delivery
  • Governance

Desired Soft Skills

  • Communication
  • Coaching
  • Accountability
  • Adaptability
  • Leadership

Additional Compensation

  • Performance Bonus

Benefits & Perks

Culture

  • 📚 Career Break
  • 📆 Paid Volunteer Leave
  • 🧕 Inclusive Workspace
  • ❤ Care and Appreciation
  • 💯 Employee Mentoring Program
  • ⚖ Work-Life Balance Support
  • 💼 Life Insurance
  • 🌿 Wellness Program
  • 📈 Professional Development
  • 🏎 Competitive Salary
  • 💹 Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • 🎉 Employee Discounts and Rewards
  • 📣 Referral Bonuses
  • 🏆 Performance Bonus
  • 🔥 Company Discounts
  • ⏰ Flexible Work
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  • 🧠 Neurodiverse
  • 🏃 Women Leadership
  • 👩 Woman CEO
  • 🌏 Sustainability Policy
  • 💡 Internal Mentoring
  • 🤲 Volunteering
  • 💝 Charitable
  • 🙌 Community Focused
  • 🌐 INZ Accredited Employer
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