Mātanga Whakawhitiwhiti Whakaaro Communications

Mātanga Whakawhitiwhiti Whakaaro Communications Specialist

Full-time

**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.

It’s an exciting time at Z and there is plenty to talk about We are building our communications team and have an opportunity to join our skilled, passionate, and tight-knit Corporate Affairs Business Unit. As a Mātanga Whakawhitiwhiti Whakaaro Communications Specialist you will support the team with a range of communications mahi, like taking the lead on managing relationships with external providers and developing communications in service of the strategic communications plan.

As this is an intermediate level role in the team, we want you to bring a solid base of communications skills and will offer you plenty of learning and growth in a fast paced, commercial environment. Sound like the right move for you? Let’s kōrero

**You will have the opportunity to**
- Work across both internal and external communications, as well as support government and media. relations
- Take the lead on our relationships with external suppliers, and be responsible for briefing in content
- Draft media releases and proactive content, in service of the strategic communications plan
- Keep our Z website and intranet up to date
- Support with some administrative work within the team and step up to support functions of the team as needed

**Qualifications**:
**What you’ll bring to Z**
- Experience in either internal or external communications in a private or public sector environment, with about 3-5 years communications experience
- A collaborative approach to work, this role will work across the communications team and contribute to a range of areas
- Knowledge of content management systems
- Exposure to the workings of government would be helpful but not essential
- A solid working knowledge of social media platforms
- The ability to build and manage relationships both at Z and externally
- It almost goes without saying that you will be an excellent communicator - able to adjust your messaging to appeal to a range of audiences

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 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 $96,900 to $114,000 per annum, plus 15% STI based on company performance, a 5% KiwiSaver 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.

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