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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

As Z Energy evolves its digital transformation, and becomes increasingly reliant on digital applications, data engineering products and modern enterprise solutions to drive operations, customer interactions, and innovation, we are seeking a Kaitaki Whakamātau Ritenga Test Practice Manager to ensure that applications and products are not only functional but scalable, reliable, of the highest quality.
Tasked with leading and growing our Test Practice, you will work closely with various Digital teams and external partners to drive innovations and improvements in technology for Z. Equally important in the role will be guiding, mentoring and coaching a diverse team of testing professionals.
If you love providing great experiences through technology and have sound leadership experience this is a great opportunity to join a company that values and invests in technology for now and the future.
You will have the opportunity to

• Own the Digital Test Practice capability at Z, continuously improving our test capability
• Work with leadership teams across Z to connect the test team to our customers
• Working across the Digital team and with key stakeholders to ensure delivery is aligned with and supports Z’s strategy
• Participate and be heard in governance forums across Digital, ensuring stakeholders remain engaged, aware, informed, and aligned
• Ownership of the Test Practice roadmap, continuously monitoring and incorporating the latest testing trends, tools, and methodologies
• Accountable for the Test Community of Practice (Co P), encouraging participation from people outside of the core team
• Build a relationship with the Test Practice Manager in Ampol, providing synergies across the group and potential development opportunities
• Collaborate closely with other digital capabilities to integrate best test practices into the Dev Sec Ops & Quality assurance process
• Accountable for ensuring our test capability within our agile squads are connected to and following agile best practices. Contributing to all ceremonies and implementing improvements
• Accountable for the Enterprise Test automation Patterns and Technology choices to deliver on the strategy
• Manage, lead and build capability in a team of Test professionals to deliver the required business outcomes and technology solutions and fostering an experimentation and innovation mindset within testing
• Promote a culture of quality throughout Z by leading initiatives to embed a quality-first mindset across all squad’s, ensuring quality is a shared responsibility.
• Provide critical insights & data-driven assessments to empower stakeholders with the information they need to make informed decisions about product quality & release readiness

Qualifications

What you’ll bring to Z

• Demonstrated leadership of people, technology and initiatives
• Demonstrated experience in the ownership of Test framework development and delivery
• Proven Test Management & leadership experience
• Strong communication skills across a range of levels and to technical and non-technical audiences
• Proven capability in building and managing strong vendor relationships
• A love of technology, an understanding of its impact with a business and the desire to keep in front of new developments
• The ability to influence others, build effective relationships and engage with a range of stakeholders
• Experience leading and implementing best practices and identifying opportunities for efficiency gains and standardisation

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: Wednesday 25th September 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.