Compliance Specialist

About the Company FMG has been dedicated to protecting the interests of rural New Zealand since 1905. We are proud to be 100% New Zealand owned and recognized as the leading rural insurance specialist in the country. As a mutual organization, we reinvest our profits back into the business, allowing us to maintain competitive premiums for our clients. We believe in investing in our people, fostering a work environment that encourages achievement and celebrates success. About the Role We are currently seeking a Compliance Specialist to join our close-knit Compliance team, located in either our Wellington, Christchurch, or Palmerston North office. Flexible working from home options will be available in the future. Reporting to the Head of Compliance, you will be responsible for administering FMG's compliance functions. This includes collaborating with leaders across the Mutual to ensure adherence to compliance requirements, developing and executing processes for identifying and managing compliance obligations and risks, and providing recommendations for improvements to internal controls and business processes. To thrive in this role, we are looking for a self-starter with a high attention to detail and strong analytical skills. The ability to manage multiple priorities while building and maintaining proactive relationships is essential. Ideally, you will have experience in the compliance and regulatory field, and experience in the insurance sector would be an added advantage. However, if you possess the right attitude and mindset, we are willing to provide training in insurance. It is crucial that you understand how to balance client and Mutual outcomes effectively. Requirements - Experience in compliance and regulatory functions - Strong analytical skills and attention to detail - Ability to manage multiple priorities - Excellent relationship-building skills - Experience in the insurance sector is a plus, but not mandatory Benefits At FMG, we recognize that our success is driven by our people. When you join our team, we prioritize your well-being and integration into the FMG family. We offer a range of benefits, including: - Free life insurance and income protection - 4% company contribution to superannuation - Flexible working practices - Five paid professional development days - Two paid wellbeing days - Annual salary reviews - A paid give back day each year, among many other exciting benefits If you believe you are a great fit for this role, we encourage you to apply now. Applications close at 5 PM on Thursday, September 4th, 2025. Please note that we are not accepting agency candidates at this time.