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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

To provide a safe and reliable transport energy service to Aotearoa New Zealand, we work closely with government to ensure we can deliver against our strategic initiatives inline with policy and regulatory requirements, as well as having our industry voice heard.
In this newly created role of Kaitiaki Hononga Kāwanatanga Government Relations Manager within our Corporate Affairs team, you will drive our strategic engagement with government as well as providing positive influence to enable delivery against our strategy. With your strong working knowledge of the mechanics of government, alongside experience in the commercial sector, you will develop and execute a strategic engagement plan, proactively monitor the regulatory landscape and deliver quality advice to internal stakeholders across Z’s strategic priorities.
In this senior role you will be providing sound advice across a range of risks and subjects, leading the development of policy submissions and having a real impact at Z as a leader in the energy industry.
You will have the opportunity to

• Develop and execute a coordinated programme of strategic engagement with key political and policy stakeholders, to support the delivery of Z’s strategy
• Identify both short- and longer-term opportunities and risks to Z, and contribute to the strategic planning to realise or mitigate these
• Develop genuine and productive relationships between Z leadership and key government decision makers; as well as building excellent relationships with MPs, advisors and staff across government to facilitate the successful delivery of the Corporate Affairs strategy
• As co-chair of Z’s Regulatory Squad, proactively monitor the political and regulatory landscape and advise internal stakeholders about the relevance and implication of government decisions
• Lead Z’s response to key government consultations and policy processes, by working across relevant business units and the Z leadership team to write and deliver submissions

Qualifications

What you’ll bring to Z

• The combination of experience in the private sector and government, ideally 6+ years of Government Relations to bring to this senior role
• Working knowledge of a heavily regulated environment, interpretation of policy and providing advice to a business
• An established network of stakeholders and the ability to build beneficial relationships
• Demonstrated experience of driving engagement and creating a planned approach to strategic initiatives
• Excellent communication skills across a range of levels, sharing and gathering information as appropriate
• Exposure to PR and communications, including securing coverage, providing commentary for media and maintaining strong and broad media contacts

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: Tuesday 1st 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.