Kaitaki Kaupapa Mātāmua Senior Project Manager

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
We are committed to our purpose and strategy and through this mahi need strong capability to support various projects. With one of the team heading off on their parental leave journey we are looking to welcome a Kaitaki Kaupapa Mātāmua Senior Project Manager on a 12-month fixed term contract. We are ideally looking for a 01 December start to allow time for both handover and handback.

Reporting into our Hautū Aratuku Head of Delivery you will join a skilled and high performing team working across Z. We are seeking demonstrated project management experience in a commercial environment with the ability to commit to a fixed term.

You will have the opportunity to

• Plan projects and key milestones, developing plans for different types of delivery and utilising a range of project methodologies
• Collaborate across Z to gather requirements, assess feasibility, define deliverables and ensure seamless integration
• Work closely with stakeholders to define project objectives and expectations and provide regular project progress updates and manage any challenges
• Forecast and manage resources and budgets during the project, while undertaking governance and report
• Facilitate ceremonies, sprint planning, stand ups, retros etc as needed

Qualifications
What you'll bring to Z

• Demonstrated experience of managing projects end to end providing leadership, review and monitoring, ideally within a complex commercial environment
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, knowledge of Agile would be advantageous
• The ability to work collaboratively, to bring others on the journey, foster active participation and build open channels of communication
• The energy to work with a rapidly changing environment and with ambiguity
• Excellent technology skills, strong knowledge of MS Office suite, Miro and other collaborative tools
• Excellent time management and planning skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• A love of being the go-to, great relationship building skills to engage with a range of stakeholders

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 enhanced employer contribution for KiwiSaver
• Generous leave provisions including sick leave
• The balance of hybrid working, enjoy some of your week at home and some in our welcoming office space
• Access to Z's Benefits & Recognition platform providing you access to retail discounts and cashbacks at over 150+ retailers in Aotearoa New Zealand that assist with everyday living expenses
• 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 $149,200 to $175,550 per annum, we also offer a 5% KiwiSaver employer contribution.

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

Whakauru | Apply
Please include a cover letter in your application, telling us why you're a great fit for Z.

Applications close:
Monday 27th October 2025
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.