Compliance and Audit Manager

Role overview

Join Aon New Zealand in a position that helps strengthen the organisation’s compliance and risk culture. This opportunity is designed for someone who wants to have a direct impact on how the business manages regulatory obligations, assurance, and control effectiveness. As Compliance & Audit Manager, you will work independently while partnering with internal stakeholders to improve standards and support the ongoing maturity of the risk and compliance function.

The opportunity

This is a second-line oversight position within the Legal & Compliance team. The role is centred on assurance, monitoring, and ongoing improvement rather than day-to-day operational ownership. You will have wide interaction across the organisation, including regular contact with senior leaders and governance groups.

Key responsibilities

• Evaluate whether internal controls are functioning effectively across the business.
• Spot compliance risks and control weaknesses early, before they escalate into larger issues.
• Translate findings into clear, actionable guidance for leaders and teams.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of compliance frameworks and practices.
• Run line 2 compliance audits and monitoring activities across regulated business areas.
• Review business processes, test controls, and question whether they are working as intended.
• Share audit outcomes, insights, and recommendations with leadership and governance forums.
• Support projects, product changes, and operational initiatives with practical compliance input.
• Build strong working relationships with colleagues across the business and with regulators.
• Serve as the privacy and data protection officer, extending the scope of the role.

What makes the role appealing

• The opportunity to help shape and uplift Aon NZ’s compliance framework as the function continues to mature.
• Considerable autonomy and trust, supported by a knowledgeable team.
• A broad remit spanning audit, compliance, risk, and privacy.
• Exposure to senior leadership and governance settings.
• Flexible working arrangements, including a hybrid setup.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in compliance, audit, or risk roles within financial services.
• Strong familiarity with the New Zealand regulatory environment, ideally in financial advice.
• The ability to notice patterns, systemic issues, and emerging risks with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report preparation and presentations to senior stakeholders.
• Confidence to question, influence, and challenge constructively at all levels of the organisation.
• Experience from insurance or insurance broking, broader financial services, or a Big 4/consulting background with audit, risk, or compliance exposure.

About Aon

Aon helps organisations make better decisions to protect and grow what matters most. In New Zealand, the focus is on building a stronger and more resilient business, with the Legal & Compliance team playing an important role in that journey.

Why Aon

• Collaborative teams in New Zealand and across the global business.
• Structured onboarding and ongoing professional development.
• Opportunities to build a career across different parts of the organisation.

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive base salary with an annual incentive.
• Ongoing learning and professional development support.
• Health insurance, life insurance, and income protection options.
• Gym discounts.
• Flexible working arrangements, early Friday finishes, and 2 Aon wellbeing days each year.
• Employee Assistance Programme services.

Additional information

This is a full-time onsite role based in Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand. The posting does not specify a vacancy count, salary figure, application deadline, or start date. Reference number: 2580680.