Mātanga Hua Pūmanawa - Software Asset Specialist

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.

The Operations & Partnering team work alongside the business units in identifying, prioritising and delivering Technology, Digital and Data (TDD) initiatives that align with our business strategy, deliver value to Ampol & Z and track the contribution each initiative makes, while ensuring smooth operations by providing reliable support, resolving issues quickly and improve service quality to minimise disruptions.  
 
This role is responsible for uplifting the maturity of software licence management and related reporting ensuring compliance, alignment to policies and regulatory requirements and managing expenditure. 

You will have the opportunity to:

• Support the overall financial operations of the TDD department by establishing procedures and tooling required to perform following functions: 
• Oversee the full lifecycle of software assets, ensuring compliance with licensing agreements, security policies, and regulatory requirements. 
• Promote best practices in SAM, driving cost-efficiency, security, and operational effectiveness. 
• Maintain accurate records of software procurement, deployment, usage, and renewal to optimise cost and minimize risks. 
• Provide strategic guidance on software licensing models, intellectual property protection, and legal compliance. 
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to software asset acquisition, changes, or continued usage. 
• Collaborate with IT, procurement, and business teams to ensure software investments align with organisational goals and compliance standards. 
• Improve group deals and provide negotiations data points in licencing consumption for procurement and relevant system owners. 

What you’ll bring to Z:

• Extensive experience in Software Asset Management (SAM), including software licensing, vendor negotiations, and compliance monitoring. 
• Strong knowledge of software licensing agreements, audit processes, and intellectual property protection. 
• Experience in implementing Software Asset Management (SAM) tools and processes to track, manage, and optimise software assets. 
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills 
• Expertise in risk assessment, ensuring proactive management of software related security and financial risks. 
• Create, analyse and monitor budgets in line with organizational and project/program criteria; identify trends and forecasts. 
• Evaluate financial data to provide insights into an organization's fiscal health and support informed decision-making.  

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 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 $111,800-$131,500 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!

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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 11th 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.