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You’ll have the opportunity to learn the insurance business from the ground up, take on real responsibility and develop valuable skills in customer relationships, problem solving and risk assessment, all while being supported to learn, grow and explore where your career could take you.\nThis role is set to start on the 18th of January 2027.\nWhat you’ll be doing\nAs a Sales & Underwriting Consultant, you’ll be a key point of contact for customers and brokers across New Zealand, supporting them by phone and email.\nYou’ll:\nHelp customers with quotes, policy changes, renewals and general enquiries.\nProvide timely, professional and empathetic service.\nRespond to customer and broker questions, finding the right solutions for their needs.\nBuild strong relationships with customers, brokers and your wider team.\nManage customer complaints in line with the Suncorp NZ framework.\nDevelop your knowledge of insurance products, risk and underwriting.\nBuild transferable skills and experience to support your future career within insurance. \nYour learning and development\nYou don’t need to come to us with insurance experience. 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We’re looking for graduates who are curious, motivated and ready to learn.\nIdeally, you’ll have:\nRecently completed, or be currently completing, at least a bachelor’s degree from an Australian or New Zealand University in Business Management, Business Administration, Commerce, Arts, Humanities, Law or Communication.\nA genuine interest in developing a career in insurance.\nStrong communication and relationship-building skills.\nA customer-focused mindset and genuine desire to help people.\nStrong attention to detail and digital literacy.\nResilience and the ability to adapt to new situations.\nA growth mindset and enthusiasm for learning new skills.\nThe ability to collaborate and contribute positively within a team.\nWhy join us?\nAt Suncorp New Zealand, we want your first career move to be somewhere you can learn, contribute and grow.\nWe offer:\nFree life, salary continuance and trauma insurance cover.\nDiscounts on Vero and Southern Cross medical insurance.\nFlexible leave of up to four additional days per year.\nFlexible work arrangements supporting a healthy work-life balance.\n$250 annually towards a gym membership or hobbies.\nOngoing learning and development opportunities.\nThe opportunity to join our employee share plan.\nA positive and inclusive team environment where individuality is celebrated.\nOpportunities for career development and internal mobility. \nBuild a career with Suncorp New Zealand\nWe’re proud to be part of the Suncorp Group, home to some of Australia and New Zealand’s most trusted insurance brands. 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