Evci Project Engineer

EVCI Project Engineer

3 Queens Wharf, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
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 EV charging network is a key example 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.
Joining Z as our new EVCI Project Engineer will see you utilise your project management skills to develop and implement multiple, on-going, initiatives of varying sizes, complexity, and locations.
**This role can be located in Wellington, Auckland or Christchurch.**
**You will have the opportunity to**
- Provide an in-house engineering project management resource focused on EV Charging Infrastructure
- Work closely with the Delivery Manager, and wider EVCI Team to develop and implement engineering projects and initiatives
- Contribute to the development and execution of capital investment projects that will support productivity and costs initiatives
- Ensure projects follow correct processes and comply with regulatory, industry design and construction standards while also ensuring compliance and adherence to engineering best-practice
- 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**
- Previous experience in the management and delivery of commercial projects
- Relevant engineering qualifications and experience
- Understanding of EV charging technologies
- Commercial acumen to ensure investments are productive and fit for purpose
- Leadership skills; delivery of initiatives, technical squads or people
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- Demonstrated ability to build trust and communicate to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Innovation and thought leadership

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 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 $127,415 to $149,900 per annum, plus 15% bonus based on company performance, a 5% KiwiSaver employer contribution and health insurance through Southern Cross.
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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.
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