Partners Life is one of New Zealand’s largest life and health insurance companies. As part of the Dai-ichi Life Group, a leading global insurance provider, we are entering an exciting new chapter of growth and opportunity.

We know the industry needs bold thinkers and passionate people to help reshape the future of insurance, and that is exactly who we are looking for. We are committed to doing things differently, lifting industry standards, challenging the status quo, and delivering real value through innovation and personalised advice.

If you are looking to join a company that’s redefining the insurance landscape and backed by the strength of a global group, Partners Life is the place to grow your career and make a real impact.

About the opportunity

If you’re a learning and development professional who enjoys designing solutions that genuinely improve performance, this could be your next opportunity.

As our Distribution Trainer, you will lead proactive capability uplift across Insurance Distribution by diagnosing performance gaps and designing targeted learning and capability solutions that drive measurable adviser performance outcomes.

Working closely with the Distribution Training Manager and key stakeholders, you will ensure learning is aligned to key business priorities, accessible for learners, and compliant with regulatory requirements.

You’ll play a key role in shaping a modern, performance-focused learning environment that supports both internal teams and external financial advisers to deliver high-quality advice and achieve strong business outcomes.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead capability uplift by identifying performance gaps and delivering targeted learning, coaching and development solutions.

• Design and deliver engaging, performance-focused learning that drives real on-the-job behaviour change.

• Partner with stakeholders to translate business needs into effective capability initiatives.

• Ensure all training meets regulatory requirements and is supported by accurate, audit-ready documentation.

• Continuously improve learning programmes using data, feedback and best-practice L&D approaches.

What We Are Looking For

We’re looking for a capable and confident learning professional who can combine strong facilitation with strategic capability thinking.

• Experience in learning and development, capability, training or coaching roles.

• Experience designing and delivering blended learning (face-to-face, digital and coaching).

• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and capability development.

• Strong facilitation, stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Experience using digital learning tools and learning management systems (LMS).

• Experience in financial services or insurance is beneficial but not essential.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in learning and development or capability roles.

• Qualification in Learning & Development, Adult Education, HR or Organisational Development, and/or

• NZQA Adult Tertiary Teaching or Training qualification (Level 5 or equivalent), and/or

• Instructional design or learning design certification, and/or

• Coaching qualification or equivalent experience.

• Level 5 Certificate in Financial Services (or equivalent) is beneficial.

What We Offer

At Partners Life, we believe our people are our greatest asset and are proud to invest in their growth, wellbeing, and success. Here are just some of the benefits you will enjoy as part of our family (some benefits apply to permanent employees only):

• Comprehensive training and ongoing support

• Genuine career development and progression opportunities

• Participation in our discretionary bonus scheme after 12-month service

• Life insurance and income protection covers at our cost, plus subsidised medical insurance (permanent employees only)

• Birthday leave and long service leave

• Maternity leave salary top up, reduced hours options, and secondary parental leave

• Flexible hybrid working arrangements

• Modern office with stunning views in the heart of Takapuna

Apply now!

If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, APPLY online with your CV and cover letter (optional) highlighting your relevant skills and experience.

To be eligible to apply for this role, you must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

We are not engaging recruitment agencies for this role.