Pou Whakapāpātanga Rangatōpū Corporate Affairs Manager

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.

Our Communications Team supports Z by ensuring we are understood and trusted as a modern energy company and that our people are clear on where we are headed both strategically and culturally. At the heart of this team is our Pou Whakapāpātanga Rangatōpū Corporate Affairs Manager and we are excited to welcome someone new to the Z whānau into this impactful role.

Here at Z there is always plenty happening and key in this role will be the development and execution of our strategic communications plan – this will underpin your mahi. There is a team of skilled and passionate Mātanga Whakawhitiwhiti Whakaaro Communications Specialists to lead and develop, as well as acting as our primary media contact, responding to media inbounds and maintaining key relationships across the NZ media landscape.

If you are ready to bring your strategic corporate communications experience and leadership skills to a new challenge, we would love to kōrero!

You will have the opportunity to

• Develop and execute a coordinated programme of strategic communications across Z’s internal and external communications channels
• Coach, guide and manage a team of two Mātanga Whakawhitiwhiti Whakaaro Communications Specialists
• Lead the development and execution of a corporate communications calendar ensuring that how we communicate supports Z’s strategy and celebrates our stands and values
• Leading relationships with our content and media partners
• As the primary media contact for Z, you will lead the management and response of reactive issues in a way that helps to protect Z’s reputation
• Use your own network of media contacts and understanding of the media landscape to identify opportunities and risks to Z, and plan strategically to realise or mitigate these in Z’s interest

What you’ll bring to Z

• Experience that encompasses external and internal communications from a strategic perspective within a complex commercial environment
• Leadership skills to develop a team and providing guidance and mentorship
• Excellent prioritisation skills, Z is a busy place and the ability to prioritise your mahi and the requests of others will be key
• Demonstrated experience with the creation and delivery against communications plans
• Naturally you will be a great communicator yourself, conveying messages across a variety of channels and with a range of people
• Strong media experience, you will have excellent relationships and be used to providing information both proactively and reactively
• Excellent negotiation and relationship building skills, including securing coverage, translating information into interesting commentary for media and influencers, and maintaining strong contacts with a wide range of outlets
• This role works right across Z, the Ampol Group and externally too so your stakeholder management will need to be second to none!

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 $160,000 to $181,650 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: Wednesday 14th May 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.