Kaitaki Whakatairanga Matua – Hokohuhua Senior Marketing Manager – Convenience Retail (Wellington)

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

With our Kaitaki Whakatairanga Matua – Hokohuhua Senior Marketing Manager – Convenience Retail heading off on their parental leave journey we are looking to welcome a new team member to the Z marketing whānau!

Stepping into this 12-month fixed term contract will see you lead across all our marketing channels for Z convenience stores – from long term strategy to point of sale advertising process. Ideally, we are looking for a May or June  start.

Convenience retail is an exciting space at Z, and as one of our strategic priorities there is plenty of mahi to be done! As an experienced leader you will coach and mentor a team, bring your marketing strategy acumen and expertise in stakeholder management with the goal of achieving extraordinary outcomes.

This role could either be based in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland or Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington.

You will have the opportunity to

• Lead the annual strategic planning for convenience marketing alongside retail counterparts, ensuring we have an efficient and effective plan that delivers to strategy

• Be responsible for the execution of convenience marketing activities, including budget management and leadership of the convenience marketing team

• Work with other key stakeholders to ensure our convenience offer is best in class

• Use your marketing knowledge and skills to delight our customers and win loyalty for Z

• Go above the ordinary to develop communications and branding and ensure all marketing and communications are aligned and deliver on brand strategy and guidelines

• Be proficient in understanding market research insights and utilising data to make great strategic decisions

Qualifications

What you’ll bring to Z

• Expertise in developing, reviewing, and/or enhancing marketing strategy for good market exposure, profile, and revenue

• You’ll be an experienced leader, capable to support and grow people both in your team and across the wider function

• Expertise in the systematic identification, analysis, planning and implementation of actions designed to engage with 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 and 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 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

The base salary range for this role is $151,200 to $177,900 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: Wednesday 9th 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.