Kaiārahi Hangarau Ev

Kaiārahi Hangarau EV - EV Technical Lead
- Full-time

**Company Description**:
We believe that if we want to be a world class Kiwi Company, we shouldn’t just employ people, divide them into functional departments and tell them what to do. Instead, we defined a purpose - to solve what matters for our customers and their moving world - and go about achieving this by setting clear goals and expectations and embracing diversity of thought.

At Z, Customer Experience is at the heart of everything we do - our strategy, capability development and investment decisions. We're creating and continually developing products and digital channels our customers will love and that make their lives easier.

Z's low carbon future is about helping our customers on their own transitional journey. We know our customers will transition at different stages and with different needs, Z wants to be there to help when that time comes.

The Z of 2030 and 2050 needs to look very different to today. Increasing our Electric Vehicle charging network and products are key examples of how we are actively choosing to invest in low-carbon revenue streams that are better for the planet and deliver a sustainable, viable future for our business. Z’s goal is to make it as easy as possible for people to charge on the go as it is to fuel up today.

**This role can be based in either **Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland or Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington.**

**You will have the opportunity to**
- Provide expertise across the eMobility space to inform decision making
- Identify technical requirements and solutions to support business and product functions
- Collaborate with Product and Customer Experience team to identify and deliver technical solutions
- Support the integration of eMobility across Z and the Ampol Group to create unique customer value propositions
- Ensure compliance with relevant and applicable
- Collaborate with Asset Operations and Deployment teams as required to resolve any faults and support roll out

**Qualifications**:
**What you’ll bring to Z**
- Experience and/or qualifications in the fields of engineering, IT or a related field
- Knowledge gained from working in the EV, eMobility or distributed energy sectors
- Experience in electrical engineering, vehicle technology and digital solutions
- Strong relationship building and influencing skills
- A natural problem solver with the foresight to see potential issues
- A passion for EV solutions and bringing these to market
- The flexibility for occasional travel, to team meetings and to sites

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.

**Additional Information**:
**What we can offer you**
- A competitive remuneration package including short-term incentive (bonus) 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 $128,690 to $151,400 per annum, plus 15% bonus based on company performance, a 5% KiwiSaver employer contribution and health insurance through Southern Cross.

**Why Z?**

Z is a dynamic and innovative Kiwi company that provides energy solutions for today while working on playing our part in Aotearoa’s shift towards a low-carbon future - a transition that we’re passionate about.

Being proudly Kiwi, we’re up for challenging the status quo, stand-up for what we believe is right and most importantly, we back our team to bring their true selves to work every day. Our flexible working approach and Rainbow Tick and Gender Tick accreditations - backed by our strong company values, Stand Up Tū Kaha, Speak Out Tū Maia, Side by Side Tū Kotahi - 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.

We’re distinctive in our approach and if you’re up for a challenge, we’d love you to be part of it. If this sounds like a place you believe you can add value and grow your own capability, then make sure you read **Our Why**, it’s our founding document and provides further insights in what it means to part of the Z whānau. If Z feels like a g