Uru Pūhanga Taupānga, Paetukutuku Head of App & Web Engineering

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 digital team create and deliver the digital experience of the Ampol Group's brands to power better journeys for our customers. We unify customer experience across physical and digital channels, build and deliver products where technology meets our customers – web, retail, and app. 
 
The Head of App & Web Engineering is responsible for managing the inhouse software development, integration and testing teams responsible for Ampol Group's mobile apps and websites. The team is currently a mixture of employees and contractors, with outsourced partner arrangements in New Zealand. 

You will have the opportunity to 

• You will lead the software engineering team providing analysis, support, development, and continuous improvement for Ampol Group's mobile apps and websites. You will work with other key roles to ensure our technologies are fit for-purpose, customer-focused, secure, resilient, and scalable. You will be able to create and deliver a vision that balances inhouse and outsourced providers. 
• Alongside your leadership team, lead discovery and work to close the gap between current and future state, breaking down and communicating complexity into manageable deliverables.  
• Data-Driven Development: In partnership with the Product team, champion a lead approach to development and overall technical strategy 
• Lead execution of the digital road map, establishing and managing business processes, programs, and projects, resource allocation, key performance indicators (KPls), and governance activities. 

What you’ll bring to Z 

• Significant experience managing large Software Engineering teams 
• A proactive approach to mentoring and development, with a focus on building high performing teams and growing leaders within your immediate org.  
• A strong focus on customer experience, ensuring customer experience is front of mind in everything we do  
• Experience in capability planning and resourcing, across concurrent product/project streams and skillsets 
• Experienced in balancing data driven decision making with delivery/engineering team velocity 
• Experience working at a high level to lead and oversee business units, driving strategic initiatives, and achieving organizational objectives. 
• Deep stakeholder management experience across technical and non-technical teams within the business 

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 $191,300 - $225,050 per annum, plus 20% 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: 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.