Job Opportunities in New Zealand

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 Supply team is the team that fuels our customers, literally! Supply at Z Energy looks after the whole fuel supply chain and ensures we have what we need, where we need it.
We are excited to welcome a new Kaipūhanga Kaupapa Project Engineer into our team in a permanent role. Working closely and reporting into our Senior Engineer Supply this role will see you ensure that engineering projects in our Bulk Fuels Network are delivered safely to a high standard and on time.
The role of Kaipūhanga Kaupapa Project Engineer operates within our Supply investment stream ensuring a safe and operational bulk fuel supply chain. In this diverse role you will be co-ordinating multiple, on-going, projects of varying sizes, complexity, and location, taking responsibility for managing the deployment, execution, validation & verification of processes, and closeout phases.
There is plenty going on here at Z, we are on an exciting journey - we would love to hear from you if you are keen to join us!
This role could either be based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington or Ōtautahi Christchurch.
You will have the opportunity to

• Manage the procurement, contracting and provision of engineering project and services, advice, and support to ensure sites operate effectively and safely, and assets are continuously improved
• Develop and implement engineering projects and initiatives in high-hazard environments
• Manage major engineering projects at Bulk Fuel Assets including providing (where necessary) on-site management and guidance in support of project needs
• Provide engineering expertise for project design and construction for those sites you are responsible for, and ensure appropriate resources are available and secured
• Develop project scopes and manage design and construction processes
• Coordinate design and construction services to manage costs and deliverables
• Manage project funds, track and report expenditures and variances and ensure project close-out processes meet company requirements and stakeholder expectations

Qualifications

What you’ll bring to Z

• Proven experience in an engineering and project management role
• Understanding of, or experience in, the oil industry or related (heavy) industry
• Successful experience in large-scale plant engineering and maintenance
• Qualifications in engineering are essential, with a specialisation in Mechanical, Heavy Electrical or Control Engineering would be advantageous (but not essential)
• Experience in managing contracts and outsourced expertise
• Familiarity with information technology and common engineering and maintenance software
• Understanding of health, safety and environmental legislation and regulations including application to Major Hazard Facilities
• Ideally experienced in application of HAZOP, QRA, LOPA, and SFAIRP assessments and other Process Safety Tools along with proven experience working with Safety Cases and MAPP documents.

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 $129,200 to $152,000 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: Thursday 3rd October 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.