Kaitaki Toitūtanga Sustainability Manager | Wellington
3 Queens Wharf, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
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.
Job Description
At Z we have four Stands; these are the areas where we stand for changing the game within Aotearoa New Zealand. Our Stands are Safety & Wellbeing, Diversity & Inclusion, Community and Sustainability.
Our Community and Environmental Sustainability strategy guides us towards 2030 and provides a clear pathway for how Z can achieve meaningful social and environmental outcomes in areas that we can have the greatest impact and are most relevant to our business and the communities in which we live and operate in.
Joining us as our Kaitaki Toitūtanga Sustainability Manager will see you support the implementation of this strategy while spear-heading initiatives that ensure that our Environmental Sustainability Stand is embedded across the organisation with the goal of achieving extraordinary outcomes.
Reporting to the Head of Sustainability and Community, within our Corporate Affairs team, encompassing the Communications, Government Relations, Community and Sustainability functions, you will use your knowledge, passion and influence across Z to drive this mahi and have an opportunity to contribute to an environmentally sustainable Aotearoa New Zealand. You'll be supported by an experienced manager who is passionate and strongly committed to your well-being, growth and development.
You will have the opportunity to
Engage collaboratively with internal stakeholders to ensure the delivery of mahi aligned with the Environmental Sustainability and Community Strategy across the full scope of Z’s business
Champion the continued development of culture and capability both within Z and across our suppliers and partners, that sees environmental sustainability as a core consideration of all decisions and actions, with a goal of every person feeling responsible for environmental sustainability at Z
Become the subject matter expert for specialist topics in corporate sustainability including Z’s Climate Leaders’ Coalition commitments, relevant government policy, assessing climate and nature related risks and opportunities and sustainability-related financial disclosures
Deliver advice on Z’s sustainability performance, drawing on sustainability data and insights while considering our corporate reputation and developments in stakeholder expectations
Develop commercial acumen
Embrace Te Terenga, our commitment to Te Ao Māori, supported with learning and development to grow your cultural competency
Work collaboratively to help achieve results for the Ampol Group
Qualifications
What you’ll bring to Z
8+ years of professional experience, you might bring this from a background in private or public sector sustainability management, environmental policy, strategy implementation or innovation
Tertiary qualified, this could be across environmental science, policy, law or commerce
Strong strategic and critical thinking capability
A willingness to engage, influence and bring about change across all levels
Excellent communications skills, the ability to make complex information simple and craft messaging that resonates with stakeholders to inspire action
A love of learning enabling you to absorb new information quickly, evolve and respond effectively to sustainability challenges in the evolving global and domestic context
An openness and understanding of Te Ao Māori including Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles
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 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 $130,000 to $152,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience, 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.
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 Tō Tātou Pūtake 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: Tuesday 27th August 2024
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.
