About the Role:

We’re looking for a passionate Senior Manager Insights & Data to lead the strategic direction, development, and delivery of Fisher Funds’ enterprise data, analytics, and scope initial AI capabilities. This role is central to unlocking the full potential of our data to drive personalisation, innovation, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.

As a key member of the Digital Technology leadership team, you’ll oversee a high-performing technical team and provide expert leadership across data architecture, machine learning, and governance. You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to build data maturity and ensure our platforms and insights deliver measurable business value.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead Data & Insights Strategy

• Develop and lead enterprise data and analytics strategy aligned with business goals and regulatory expectations
• Champion a data-driven culture and provide strategic insights to executive leadership

Enterprise Data Architecture & Engineering

• Design and evolve scalable, secure data infrastructure and pipelines
• Guide data engineering teams in best practices for sourcing, integration, and storage
• Ensure adoption of fit-for-purpose technologies and platform performance

Advanced Analytics & AI Delivery

• Lead development of machine learning models to enhance client experience and business outcomes
• Ensure ethical and responsible use of AI across platforms

Data Quality & Governance

• Oversee data governance frameworks and quality assurance initiatives
• Support compliance with privacy, lineage, and reporting obligations
• Manage strategic partnerships with analytics, AI, and data platform providers

Insights Generation & Visualisation

• Deliver enterprise reporting, dashboards, and visualisation tools
• Translate complex data into actionable insights for key business teams

What You’ll Need to be Successful in the Role

Experience & Qualifications

• 7–10+ years in senior data, analytics, or engineering roles
• Proven leadership of multi-disciplinary technical teams
• Experience in regulated industries (e.g. financial services) preferred
• Tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field
• Certifications in data engineering, analytics, AI/ML, or cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP) desirable

Technical & Platform Knowledge

• Deep knowledge of data architecture, warehousing, and modern platforms
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, R, Power BI, Tableau
• Experience with ETL/ELT pipelines and engineering best practices
• Experience delivering advanced analytics for personalisation, segmentation, and forecasting
• Familiarity with responsible AI and data ethics frameworks

Leadership & Strategy

• Proven ability to set direction, coach teams, and align technical roadmaps with business strategy
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to delivery

Governance & Risk Awareness

• Strong understanding of data governance, privacy laws, and compliance frameworks
• Experience with data quality, lineage, and auditability standards

Why Fisher Funds?

Fisher Funds is one of New Zealand’s leading investment management firms, with a strong focus on delivering long-term value for our clients.

At Fisher Funds, we don’t just manage wealth; we help Kiwis secure their financial futures. Here’s what makes us stand out:

Wellbeing First: Enjoy Southern Cross Health Insurance and life insurance coverage.

Grow Your Career: Access professional development opportunities to reach your full potential.

Enhanced leave: A generous parental leave package, community leave so you can volunteer in a way that is meaningful to you, and birthday leave so you can celebrate with your nearest and dearest.

Collaborative Culture: Join a team that values support, innovation, and having fun while doing meaningful work.

About Fisher Funds:

• Fisher Funds is one of New Zealand’s largest specialist wealth management companies, operating for 25 years.
• We’re on a mission to help Kiwis realise their ambitions by making investing accessible and enjoyable.
• We currently support nearly 500,000 Kiwis on their investment journey across KiwiSaver and Managed Funds products, with over $24 billion in funds under management.
• Our in-house investment team is one of the largest and most experienced in New Zealand investing in a range of portfolios throughout the world
• We have one of the largest client services teams in New Zealand and an award-winning one at that.
• This is a truly collaborative, team player office where everyone is passionate about what they do and the difference they can make.
• Our vibrant and buzzing head office is based in Takapuna with a gorgeous deck with 180-degree views of Rangitoto and Takapuna beach!

For successful candidates, Fisher Funds conducts mandatory background screening in accordance with current legislation (including police and credit checks as part of our interview process). To apply for this vacancy, you also MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.

Applications Close – 3 March 2026