About the role

We're looking for a commercially minded and relationship-driven leader to join our Distribution team as Senior Manager Distribution.

This is an influential leadership role responsible for expanding Fisher Funds' presence within the financial adviser community and broader investment industry. You'll develop and strengthen strategic relationships with adviser businesses, banking partners, and key industry stakeholders, helping position Fisher Funds as a preferred managed investment provider.

Working closely with Business Development Leads and internal stakeholders, you'll assist growth initiatives, identify new business opportunities, and deepen adviser relationships to support the acquisition, retention, and growth of funds under management. This role also provides leadership to the Distribution Support team, fostering capability, operational excellence, and a high-performance culture.

This is an exciting opportunity for a relationship-driven leader who enjoys combining commercial thinking with strategic influence and wants to make a meaningful impact on the growth of our business and the success of our distribution channels.

Key responsibilities

Relationship Management & Partnerships

• Build and strengthen relationships with advisers, consultants, platform providers, employers, and banking partners.
• Own key adviser channel relationships and support strategic banking partnerships.
• Drive partner performance and identify opportunities for growth and improvement.

Business Development & Growth

• Drive product adoption across adviser and banking channels.
• Support client acquisition, retention, and FUM growth initiatives.
• Identify new opportunities and maximise existing partnerships.
• Monitor sales performance and implement strategies to achieve growth targets.
• Lead marketing and sales support initiatives to enhance channel performance.

Product, Training & Market Engagement

• Deliver product presentations and training to advisers and partners.
• Promote Fisher Funds' products and value proposition to key stakeholders.
• Gather market insights and adviser feedback to support product and service improvements.
• Maintain current industry, market, and product knowledge.

Strategic Leadership & Channel Development

• Provide strategic leadership across the adviser and banking channels.
• Champion and evolve the distribution strategy to support sustainable growth.
• Lead channel improvement initiatives, including digital and operational enhancements.
• Monitor market trends and provide insights to support strategic decision-making.

Leadership & People Development

• Lead, coach, and develop the Distribution Support team.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Build team capability to support business growth and operational excellence.

Governance, Compliance & Risk

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Maintain oversight of adviser contracts and contractual obligations.
• Uphold best-practice standards across all channel activities.

Skills & Experience

Industry & Technical Expertise

• Strong experience in financial services distribution, business development, adviser relationship management, or channel leadership.
• Sound understanding of managed investments, KiwiSaver, wealth management, and the New Zealand financial advice landscape.
• Strong knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements, industry trends, and best practices.
• Ability to identify market opportunities and translate insights into commercial outcomes.

Relationship Management & Commercial Acumen

• Proven ability to develop and manage strategic relationships with financial advisers, banking partners, and key industry stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success driving business growth, increasing funds under management, and delivering commercial outcomes.
• Exceptional communication, influencing, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to balance long-term planning with delivery of day-to-day business objectives.

Leadership & Personal Attributes

• Proven leadership experience with a track record of coaching, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams.
• Ability to build capability, drive operational excellence, and foster a collaborative team culture.
• Commercially minded, highly motivated, and results-driven.
• A collaborative leadership style aligned with Fisher Funds' values and commitment to excellence.

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.

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 13/08/2026