Careers

Thank you for visiting the HIA and expressing interest in a career with us. We don’t currently have any vacancies, but please follow us on LinkedIn and check PublicJobs.ie to stay updated on future opportunities.

Why Work at the Health Insurance Authority?

At the Health Insurance Authority (HIA), we are committed to shaping a transparent, well-functioning health insurance market that empowers consumers, promotes fairness, and supports informed decision-making. As Ireland’s independent regulator for private health insurance, our mission is to uphold community rating, open enrolment, and lifetime cover in a competitive voluntary market.

Joining the HIA means becoming part of a values-driven organisation that believes in the power of regulation to protect the public interest and improve outcomes for all. Our vision is a health insurance environment where consumers understand their rights and feel confident in their choices. If you are passionate about public service, consumer protection, and working in a collaborative and high-performing team, the HIA offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Pay and Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to support our employees:

• Clearly defined public sector pay scales with incremental progression
• Generous pension entitlements
• Sick pay for all employees
• Fully paid family leave (maternity, paternity, and parent’s leave)
• Travel tax saver scheme
• Cycle to work scheme and secure bike storage
• Modern office in Dublin 2, with excellent public transport links
• Ability to join Public Service Credit Union 

Employee Supports

We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace:

• Generous annual leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Blended and flexible working arrangements

Learning and Development

We invest in our people to help them grow and succeed:

• Educational sponsorship and subsidies
• Ongoing CPD and training
• Leadership development programmes

Our Values

The HIA acknowledges the importance of its purpose, vision, and values in maintaining high standards and quality provision of service. Our values guide how we work and shape our culture:

• Professionalism: We uphold the highest ethical standards, and we behave with integrity, care and respect in all our interactions and work.
• Agile: We work in a flexible, proportionate and efficient manner with each other and with our stakeholders to deliver the best results for consumers.
• Consumer-focused: Our work is consumer-centric, putting consumers first in everything we do.
• Excellence: We are focused on delivering the best results by leveraging our expertise, taking an evidence-based and consistent approach to our work.
• Independence: We carry out our statutory functions in an impartial, fair and transparent manner in the public interest.