Who are we?

Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 24,000 employees spanning over 56 countries.

People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

Help bring growth to life in a business expanding at pace.

Howden is looking for a commercially minded Project Officer to help lead the structured integration of acquisitions and strategic initiatives across the Pacific region. This is a high-impact opportunity to coordinate complex workstreams, strengthen project governance and help translate our ambitious growth strategy into practical, measurable outcomes.

About Howden

We are part of the Howden Broking Group, the world's largest privately owned insurance broker, headquartered in London. Since launching in the Pacific region in March 2021, we have grown from a team of three to more than 600 employees across Australia, New Zealand and Fiji – and our growth story is only just beginning.

At Howden, People First is more than a mantra – it shapes how we grow, collaborate and support one another. We believe skills can be taught, but character cannot. You will join a genuinely collegiate and highly engaged team, with the opportunity to contribute ideas, make a visible impact and build your career alongside a business with ambitious plans.

About the Role

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this role will ideally be based in Sydney or Auckland, although we are happy to consider candidates in other locations where Howden has an office. You will help coordinate acquisitions and strategic initiatives across Howden Pacific. You will work across Operations, Finance, HR, IT, Brand, Distribution and acquired businesses to maintain momentum, manage interdependencies and support the delivery of commercial, operational and cultural synergies.

This role will suit someone who enjoys bringing structure to complexity, building trusted relationships and balancing detailed project coordination with a clear view of broader business outcomes. You will have the opportunity to see the tangible impact of your work as Howden continues to grow toward its 2030 ambitions.

• Coordinate end-to-end integration workstreams and strategic projects across multiple business functions.
• Develop and maintain integration plans, project roadmaps, milestones, action logs and RAID registers.
• Track financial, operational and qualitative performance measures, including synergy and benefits realisation.
• Support Day 1 readiness and post-acquisition transition activities.
• Prepare clear project updates, dashboards and executive reporting for senior leaders and governance forums.
• Facilitate cross-functional workshops, maintain stakeholder alignment and help resolve delivery blockers.
• Monitor project risks, dependencies and mitigation actions through disciplined governance.
• Support process, system and operating model improvements that enable acquired businesses to integrate effectively.
• Contribute to change, communication and training activities that support operational and cultural integration.

About you

You are an organised, commercially aware project professional who can create clarity, maintain momentum and build productive relationships across a fast-moving business. You are comfortable working through detail, coordinating multiple priorities and constructively following up with stakeholders to keep delivery on track.

• At least three to five years' experience within project management, corporate development, business operations or a related environment. Insurance experience is highly regarded.
• Demonstrated experience supporting post-merger integration or complex cross-functional transformation projects.
• Strong project coordination and governance capability, with experience managing plans, milestones, risks, issues and dependencies.
• Commercial and financial acumen, including the ability to interpret business cases, performance data and synergy models.
• Strong analytical, reporting and documentation skills, with close attention to detail.
• Confident communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to work effectively with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools.
• Proactive, adaptable and comfortable working in a growing environment where priorities and processes continue to evolve.

Remuneration and Benefits

Alongside competitive remuneration, you will receive salary continuance insurance, access to Learning & Development opportunities and our bonus leave benefit, with the opportunity to qualify for up to two additional weeks of paid leave each year. Most importantly, you will be joining a growing organisation where your expertise, ideas and contribution will be valued.

What's Next?

If you are ready to help shape successful integrations and deliver meaningful projects in a people-first business, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume and a short summary through the Apply button. To learn more about Howden, visit our website.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our HR Team at hraustralia@howdengroup.com/hrnz@howdengroup.com

Equal opportunity statement

We wish to provide a supportive and welcoming workplace environment that represents the communities and cultures within which we live and work. We have a huge diversity of talent from all walks of life, each with unique experiences and perspectives, all of whom can make a difference. Howden Pacific strives to build an inclusive workplace where our people feel welcome to bring their whole and true self to work, where differences are accepted and where our words and actions are inclusive.

What do we offer in return?

A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:

• Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new

• We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges

• We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond

Reasonable adjustments

We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs.  Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.

If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.

*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.