Hoa Umanga Haumaru, Oranga, Tūraru Safety, Wellbeing & Risk Business Partner - Auckland
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.
At Z, 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 Aotearoa New Zealand. Our Safety, Wellbeing and Risk (SWR) team is a key enabling function to support effective risk management across Z and meet our commitment to our Safety & Wellbeing Stand. 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.
Our Supply team are the team that fuels our customers, literally! Supply at Z Energy looks after the whole fuel supply chain and maintenance of our diverse and large asset portfolio to ensure we have what we need, where we need it. Joining us as Hoa Umanga Haumaru, Oranga, Tūraru Safety, Wellbeing & Risk Business Partner would see you look after the Supply portfolio and ensure that this critical area of our business operates with safety at the forefront.
In this role you will continue with the mahi that is embedded at Z, ensuring that the culture, capability and systems required to understand the risks that we choose to take and the ways that those risks are managed are in line with Z’s organisational risk management system, legal obligations, and good practice.
If you are looking to bring your operational safety and risk management and leadership experience to a varied organisation where you can create partnerships through advice and guidance this could be just the challenge you are looking for – lets kōrero!
This role can be based in either Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland or Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington.
You will have the opportunity to
Create partnerships to ensure the requirements of our risk management system (ZORM) are understood and implemented
Coach and build capability of the SWR team and our operational staff to ensure the requirements of these systems and obligations are met
Facilitate cyclical activities around risk reviews, incidents and change management
Conduct and act on learning processes when opportunities for improvement are identified
Operate as a visible safety leader and subject matter expert, championing safe practices at Z
Work closely with operational teams and Z Senior Leaders on both cyclical tasks and incident focused work
Travel to our operational sites regularly across Aotearoa New Zealand
Qualifications
What you’ll bring to Z
Experience in a senior Health Safety or Risk role in a complex commercial and operational environment
Conversant with relevant legislation and best practice for operational risk management practice as well as knowledge of risk management systems
Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex issues and recommendations to a range of stakeholders
The ability to coach and mentor leadership teams and risk owners across the business, supporting them to design & implement risk reduction strategies
Experience driving cultural change in operational businesses with knowledge of building and executing on business plans
Skilled in the prioritisation of requests and resources
Understanding of process safety management and how this impacts the operational safety focus within the Supply network
The flexibility to commit to a regular cadence of travel, our terminal network is nationwide from Mt Maunganui to Ōtepoti Dunedin and our expectation is that every terminal would be visited every quarter along with responding to any incidents and other ad hoc visits as needed
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 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 $152,100 to $178,950 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.
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: Friday 25th April 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.
