Kaiārahi Tuku Mātāmua - Aotearoa Senior Deployment Manager New Zealand

Z has a clear purpose: Powering better journeys, today and tomorrow. As one of New Zealand’s largest transport energy companies, we have a commitment to delivering safe, secure, and reliable transport energy – with the opportunity to deliver new journeys, with new energy solutions in a changing world.

We are proud to be the Kiwi contingent in the Ampol Group, an independent Trans-Tasman energy company, with trading offices across the globe, which are united behind our shared purpose. While many of the challenges and opportunities we face go beyond national boundaries, together we have the scale, influence, and capability to deliver for our customers, communities, and our people.

We are committed to helping our customers on their own transitional journey. We know our customers are at different stages and have different needs and Z wants to be there to help when that time comes.

The Z of 2030 and 2050 needs to look very different to today. Increasing our EV charging network is one of the ways we are choosing to invest in low-carbon revenue streams that deliver a sustainable, viable future for our business. Z’s goal is to make it as easy as possible for people to charge on the go as it is to fuel up today.

Joining our Energy Solutions team and working across the Group (Z and Ampol) as a Kaiārahi Tuku Mātāmua - Aotearoa Senior Deployment Manager New Zealand is a great opportunity to bring your leadership, project execution and planning skills to a team that is making a real difference to transport solutions in Aotearoa New Zealand. The work will encompass multiple, on-going, initiatives of varying sizes, complexity, and locations. Sound like you? Let’s kōrero.

You will have the opportunity to

• Guide, mentor and coach a team to plan and execute Energy Solutions projects (electrical vehicle charging stations, battery and other energy solutions projects)
• Take responsibility for the framework and execution of our Contractor Safety Management framework and ensure Deployment Leads are also trained in the framework
• Work across and take ownership of the time, cost, quality and safety of Energy Solutions projects
• Partner with the procurement function, to build and maintain a fit for purpose national, regional and local contractor base aligned to New Zealand Deployment activities and Contractor Management requirements
• Act as an escalation point for project disputations and partner with the Deployment Contracts Manager to resolve and touphold contract obligations
• Review and authorise the release to tender for all Scope of Works documentation and other supporting tender documentation
• Partner to ensure that principal contractors have met all required contractual pre-requisites in the pre-start phase and that all on-boarding and induction requirements have been reviewed and implemented

What you’ll bring to Z

• Demonstrated experience and/or qualifications in an engineering discipline, preferably Construction, Mechanical or Electrical
• Strong knowledge of construction planning across all phases of work
• Leadership experience of people and pieces of work
• Strong knowledge of project and programme planning encompassing financial, legal, engineering, environmental and other perspectives
• Knowledge of or experience in the renewable energy industry and/or fuel forecourts or fuel hazardous zones would be advantageous
• A commitment to contractor safety and creating harm free work environments
• The ability to identify and drive change and performance, through a culture of continuous improvement
• Guide and contribute to a multi-discipline project management team
• Able to work with ambiguity in a rapid change environment and problem solve situations
• Relationship skills to engage stakeholders and influence change

And of course, you’ll be passionate about what matters to Z, embracing and living our values to help us deliver on our aspirations and broader commitment to Aotearoa New Zealand.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Z we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

What we can offer you

• A competitive remuneration package including short-term incentive plan, medical insurance for you and your family, enhanced employer contribution for KiwiSaver
• Generous leave provisions including sick leave, parental leave benefits and the option to buy additional leave
• The balance of hybrid working, enjoy some of your week at home and some in our welcoming office space
• Access to Z’s Benefits & Recognition platform providing you access to retail discounts and cashbacks at over 150+ retailers in Aotearoa New Zealand that assist with everyday living expenses
• The opportunity to contribute and be part of a supportive team that is here to make a difference
• A chance to build your own capability through learning from some of the industry’s most knowledgeable people who have a desire to share their insights along with access to upskilling opportunities and career development across the organisation
• Two days a year to do Good in your Hood, though our volunteering scheme, a chance for you to help others in your community in a meaningful way to you

The base salary range for this role is $149,200 to $175,550 per annum, plus 15% STI based on company performance, a 5% KiwiSaver employer contribution and health insurance through Southern Cross.
 

Why Z?

Z has always been a proud Kiwi company. We’re aspirational for our future, confident of our role in Aotearoa New Zealand’s success and deeply loyal to our customers, communities and people.

At Z we focus on achieving extraordinary outcomes by setting the appropriate context, rather than by telling our people what to do. By doing this, high performing and talented people deliver better results and are more personally fulfilled.

We care deeply for our people while pushing them to achieve their best as individuals and collectively as an organisation. Our flexible working approach and Rainbow Tick and Gender Tick accreditations - backed by our strong company values, Tū Kaha Stand Up, Tū Maia Speak Out, Tū Kotahi Side by Side - have created an open and inclusive workplace that promotes personal development and is underpinned by a desire for our people and our communities to succeed.

One of the things we stand for at Z is Diversity & Inclusion. It is our belief that having a diverse workforce make it possible for our people to truly be themselves and deliver on our aspirations for Z.

We’re distinctive in our approach and if you’re up for a challenge, we’d love you to be part of it. If Z sounds like a place you believe you can add value and grow your own capability, then make sure you read Our Why. This is our founding document and provides further insights in what it means to part of the Z whānau.

If Z feels like a good match for your head and your heart, come join us for one heck of a journey!

Whakauru | Apply

Please include a cover letter in your application, telling us why you’re a great fit for Z.

Applications close: Tuesday 15th April 2025

Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.

To be considered for this position you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.