Company Description

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.

Job Description

Our Infrastructure team are a key bunch of technology specialists. We have modernised and moved our technology into the Cloud and our focus is managing and enhancing our technology to create specialist knowledge and opportunities across all things from Microsoft M365 to Azure, networking and mobility. Their mahi ensures that Z’s processes, and systems work as they should when our people and customers need them.
Due to some internal movements, we are excited to welcome a Kaitaki Tūāhanga Infrastructure Manager to Z. Tasked with leading both our infrastructure team and practice, you will work closely with various Digital teams and external partners to drive innovations and improvements in technology for Z.

We’re looking for someone who has experience bringing a Dev Ops lens to Infrastructure. Ideally you are someone who is proactive in building relationships across the business and are comfortable championing a ‘shift left’ approach when it comes to leading the infrastructure team in making changes.
Equally important in the role will be guiding, mentoring and coaching a team of Cloud Solutions Architects, Engineers and Digital Experience Specialists.
If you love providing great experiences through technology and have sound leadership experience this is a great opportunity to join a company that values and invests in technology for now and the future.

You will have the opportunity to

• Work in a fully cloud based environment
• Lead a team of technical experts, providing coaching, guidance and development
• Work to ensure availability, reliability, recoverability and observability for our critical systems
• Take ownership of key external partnerships and corresponding budgets
• Own Z’s approach to Infrastructure Service Management
• Work closely with our Information Security, Data and Dev Ops teams to ensure our platforms operational and effective, including end user compute and authentication.
• Develop and maintain roadmaps for our technology and systems
• Working with squads to advise on and build the infrastructure needed for Z’s strategic initiatives

Qualifications

What you’ll bring to Z

• Sound knowledge of system selection, management and roll out
• Demonstrated experience in managing business infrastructure at scale, and an understanding of organisational needs in a complex commercial environment
• Experience migrating/consolidating/decommissioning existing systems, with the end user in mind.
• Experience and oversight of the impacts of infrastructure and business application changes, and an empathetic approach to change management
• Demonstrated people leadership skills, with experience leading team through technical/organisational change
• Strong communication skills across a range of levels and to technical and non-technical audiences
• A love of technology, an understanding of its impact with a business and the desire to keep in front of new developments
• The ability to influence others, build effective relationships and engage with a range of stakeholders

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.

Additional Information

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 Kiwi Saver
• Generous leave provisions including enhanced 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
• 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 $151,725 to $178,500 per annum, plus 15% STI based on company performance, a 5% Kiwi Saver 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!
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Please include a cover letter in your application, telling us why you’re a great fit for Z.
Applications close: Wednesday 6th November 2024
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.