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 of Ampol, 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.

Our Safety & Wellbeing stand commits us to enhancing the lives of our people and communities. we are committed to providing workplaces that enable safe, productive and engaging work that enhances the physical and mental wellbeing of our Z whānau, the partners we work with and the wider Aotearoa, New Zealand.

We do this by fostering a risk culture of continuous learning and collective accountability, empowering our people to thrive and building robust systems so that we can successfully achieve our ambition and purpose.       

In this role you will have the opportunity to lead the continuous improvement and maintenance of our Risk Management system, own the Safety, Wellbeing and Risk (SWR) communication platforms and programmes designed to lift safety culture and embed capabilities, as well as ensuring our policies and procedures are fit for operational purposes whilst managing our risks.

If you are keen to bring your knowledge and experience in risk management, systems thinking and customer centric design to this role read on! 

You will have the opportunity to

• Lead the continuous improvement plan of Z’s Organisational Risk Management system / framework (ZORM) and contribute to projects to enhance ZORM’s integrity and effectiveness
• Ensure alignment with the Ampol Group Standards for Risk Management
• Ensure the processes, procedures, guides and tools that are needed exist to ensure that ZORM is fit for purpose across the business
• Support our Safety, Wellbeing & Risk Business Partners to identify ZORM capability needs and training requirements across the business and ensure effective delivery through third party providers
• Oversee the delivery of cyclical risk management activities and reporting as per Z’s Enterprise Risk Plan
• Act as the ZORM SME, and managing accounts, licences, access and support tickets in the digital risk system (ZORMD)
• Maintain the underlying SWR and ZORM document management system and ensure underlying content and data is up-to-date
• Own the communications around Safety, Wellbeing & Risk at Z

What you’ll bring to Z

• A background in maintaining and enabling the delivery of operational safety and organisational risk frameworks within a diverse commercial environment
• Knowledge and application of digital risk management systems
• Demonstrated experience evaluating and improving on processes, procedures and tools
• Excellent communication and engagement skills to work with a range of users right across the Z business and ability to translate policy requirements into operational useability
• The ability to draft policies and procedures with strong analytical experience
• Strong systems focused thinking
• The ability to understand user experiences with a focus on human centred design
• The drive to deliver quality work at pace.

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.

What we can offer you 

• A competitive remuneration package including short-term incentive plan, medical insurance and an enhanced employer contribution for KiwiSaver
• Generous leave provisions including 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
• 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 $98,400 to $115,750 per annum, plus 15% STI based on company and individual 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 Group values, Whakatika Move as One, Whakaora Make it Happen, Whakamana Make it Count - 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 15 April 2026

Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.

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 Group values, Whakatika Move as One, Whakaora Make it Happen, Whakamana Make it Count - 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.