At Tower, we live and breathe our values - they are at the heart of every interaction. Our people come first, we pride ourselves on creating a diverse and inclusive space that allows our people to thrive. Encouraging everyone to bring their whole selves to work, we aim to represent the diverse communities we work in and with. We also have a plan to lead our industry forward into a more customer-centric future with innovation and disruptive thinking, as a unique Kiwi and Pacific insurance provider operating for over 150 years, with roots all the way back to Dunedin. What will you be doing? Are you ready to be at the heart of innovation and collaboration? We're on the lookout for a dynamic Product Owner to join our team! As a Product Owner, you're not just a key player - you're the driving force behind bridging the gap between product strategy and development. Picture this: You'll maintain and support the core product backlogs across EIS, Customer Communications, and Integration Services. It's not just about understanding the product domain; it's about diving deep into the technical aspects of product development, where your expertise truly shines. What's in it for you? Well, besides the opportunity to work with a team of passionate individuals, you'll have the chance to make your mark in the ever-evolving landscape of product development. Plus, you'll get to flex your creative muscles while solving real-world challenges. What you can expect your day to look like While you are attending standing squad rituals, no one day will be the same. Between managing the product backlog, managing roadblocks, being the support pillar between other squads ensuring sequencing of deliveries are free of conflicts and problems as well as being integral in planning and supporting our top initiative deliveries, you will have plenty of work to keep you busy. Setting you up for success We're not the sink or swim type of company. Not only will you have another Product Owner that you will work closely and seamlessly with every day, but you will also have a transition period with the previous role occupiers to learn everything you need. You are also placed with squads who are experts in the product domain and will enable your continued success. What you'll need Our ideal candidate for the Product Owner role is a passionate and innovative problem-solver with a strong technical background and exceptional communication skills. They thrive in dynamic environments, excel at building collaborative relationships, and are committed to delivering value to both the team and the customer. To be successful in this role, you will also be able to demonstrate the following: Experience as a product owner or demonstrated interest and research of the role Understanding of Agile development practices An understanding of the Insurance industry Experience working in cross-functional teams including project managers, designers, business analysts, developers, and technical leads Proven track record of delivering outstanding customer experiences Ability to collaborate and bring teams together to deliver on business objectives Excellent relationship management and communication skills; must be able to work closely with senior leaders, internal stakeholders and external agencies Demonstrated capabilities in platform service & product lifecycle management Making sure we are doing what's right; if you feel comfortable doing so, please let us know early in the process if there are any diversity needs, we can meet or make reasonable adjustments to enable you to shine. If you would like to note which pronouns you use at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know. We are proud holders of the Rainbow and DV Free Ticks which are important to us. We are seriously committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome any successful candidate to get involved in one of our Inclusion Network Groups, which will help us to better understand and meet the needs and interests of our increasingly diverse workforce. What we'll bring to the table In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of perks and benefits to celebrate and look after our Tower employees. Highlights Include: 16 weeks paid leave for the primary carer and four weeks paid leave for partners, for our Tower whanau in New Zealand and the Pacific A paid day off on your birthday and the option to buy an additional eight days of leave. So up to six weeks off! Wellness leave instead of sick leave so you can proactively look after your health and wellbeing Career growth - we promote internal capability; and support you with design-specific development and training opportunities; we also have programmes that recognise star performers Flexible workplace opportunities at our beautiful new Fanshawe St office packed with modern technologies, stand-up desks, open space and coffee machines in two large modern kitchens with cafe-inspired dining areas Discounts on Tower insurance products of up to 50% Free Life Insurance of up to four times your annual base salary Retail deals and discounts with Les Mills, JB Hi-Fi, PB Tech, The Coffee Club, Warehouse Stationery and more So, if you're ready to embark on an adventure where every day brings something new and exciting, hit that apply button and let's start this journey together! #J-18808-Ljbffr
