Kaitaki Hua ā-Rohe (Waenganui) Regional Asset Manager (Central)

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.

Here at Z we love to develop and grow our people.  As the result of an internal movement, we have an opening for a Kaitaki Hua ā-Rohe (Waenganui) Regional Asset Manager (Central) to join the Z whānau in a 14-month fixed term contract.

In this role the core focus will be to oversee and optimise the performance of assets from Pōkeno to Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington. Z’s assets portfolio is diverse and large and, in this role, covers manned and unmanned retail sites, truck stops and client-based assets. Travel is required in this role as you will be out and about on site to understand priorities and asset performance first hand.

Taking a strategic approach to the management of these properties you will be responsible for ensuring their maintenance, enhancement, and operation align with Z’s objectives and strategy. Collaboration will be key, working closely with the wider Engineering, Assets, Supply and Customer Teams you will develop and deliver on asset management plans that drive growth, mitigate risks, and ensure long term asset value.

This role could be based in Tauranga, Ahuriri Napier or Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington.

You will have the opportunity to

• Develop and implement project plans, including timeframes, milestones, resources, reporting, quality, and safety standards
• Contribute to the development and delivery of projects and maintenance tasks to support productivity and cost initiatives
• Provide on-site technical and control of work expertise and input to ensure ongoing safe and reliable operations
• Ensure compliance with all applicable standards and regulations including gaining agreement on scopes of work, standards, and budgets

What you’ll bring to Z

• Experience in trades or heavy trades would be advantageous as would knowledge of liquid delivery systems
• Knowledge of retail fuel systems, Truck Stops, Service Stations, C stores and internal fit outs would be useful for the Z environment
• Demonstrated experience of managing end to end projects including leadership, monitoring, review and reporting
• The ability to succeed in an operational environment combined with a sound understanding of planning and delivery against strategy
• A focus on compliance, regulation and risk in a high hazard environment
• The relentless pursuit of goals and great outcomes with the ability to build strong relationships and influence positively along the journey
• The flexibility to travel to site in the region (Pōkeno to Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington ) as needed with a clean valid NZ driving license

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 enhanced employer contribution for KiwiSaver and generous leave provisions
• 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 $123,100 to $144,800 per annum, we also offer a 5% KiwiSaver employer contribution. 

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: Friday 4th 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.