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.

Z's low carbon future is about helping our customers on their own transitional journey. We know our customers will transition at different stages and with different needs, Z wants to be there to help when that time comes.

The Z of 2030 and 2050 needs to look very different to today and joining our newly formed Energy Solutions team as a Kaitirotiro Kounga Kounga Hiko Electrical Quality Assurance Inspector will see you using your electrical knowledge and skills to develop and implement processes to help ensure safe, compliant, and reliable installation, testing and maintenance of electric vehicle chargers, solar systems and battery energy storage systems of varying sizes, complexity, and locations.

It is an interesting role joining an organisation during an exciting time of change within our industry. Keen to know more?

You will have the opportunity to

• Inspect, review and generate reports for electrical equipment including installation, testing, issue identification, and repair of electronic, electrical, and electro-mechanical products
• Provide guidance and training to installation and maintenance providers
• Identify discrepancies between country and company standards and customer installations including rectification of any issues identified
• Participate and assist with root cause analysis processes and provide recommendations to rectify issues and help ensure procedures, policies and agreements meet standards and customer expectations
• Make recommendations around electrical design for product installation, or maintenance procedures
• Assist in ensuring all standards adhere to and are kept up to date with electrical standards throughout New Zealand
• Assist with development, implementation and continuous improvement of a Quality Management System for electrical equipment installation, maintenance and disposal activities including reporting, data collection and delivery across all key areas

What you’ll bring to Z

• A registered and practising Electrical Inspector (as per EWRB requirements) with an Electrical Trade background including Industrial electrical experience - ideally 7-10 years’ experience of installation, testing, supervision and high voltage knowledge
• Experience in mentoring and training as well as supervising work
• Experience in leading investigations, presenting findings and recommending outcomes
• Experience with working with regulators and an understanding of relevant codes of practice and their application
• Strong knowledge of risk management systems, quality control systems and their application to ensure safe work practices
• Knowledge of electrical asset installation and maintenance activities, including on site experience
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence change to both technical and non-technical audiences
• The ability to self organise and take a continuous improvement approach to processes
• Strong project management skills to achieve required to oversee service providers cost, schedule and quality targets
• A practical working knowledge and the ability to be hands on with equipment repair and maintenance skills

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? Studies have shown that women and people in minority communities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they 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 (bonus) 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 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 $129,200 to $152,000 per annum, plus 15% bonus 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: Wednesday 17th July 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.