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.

To act faster, make better decisions, and serve customers better, our Data, Analytics & AI team leverage data analytics and artificial intelligence to drive insights and decision-making; helping us drive growth through improved operations and innovation.

Joining Z as a Kaipūhanga Raraunga Data Engineer will see you make a real impact on Customer Experience through solving exciting data challenges across the entire business. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies to design, build, and maintain highly scalable data pipelines. You'll collaborate with a cross-functional team of data engineers, analysts, scientists and business stakeholders to turn vast amounts of raw data into actionable insights.

We need you to bring the skills to wrangle data, lead initiatives end to end and operate as a hands-on technical expert, and you will do this alongside a highly talented team of data experts and make a real impact toward helping Z solve what matters to move to a low carbon future. If you're passionate about data engineering and ready to take your career to the next level, let's kōrero.

You will have the opportunity to

• Design and develop complex data models to enable effective reporting and analysis
• Design systems that store and process data efficiently, driving data modelling excellence
• Optimise performance, scalability, and usability of existing BI models, engineering processes, and supporting technologies.
• Identify future opportunities for advancing BI technologies and engineering practices internally, exploring relevant innovations and industry trends
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand reporting, analytics and data engineering requirements

What you’ll bring to Z

• Strong experience in data engineering , with a focus on big data technologies such as Databricks, Azure Data Factory, and Microsoft Fabric
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, ETL process and cloud technologies
• Experience working with GitHub and CI/CD processes.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to understand and translate business requirements into data models that drive actionable insights
• Analytical skills that can translate business requirements into actionable data models and engineering solutions.
• A proven ability to lead & mentor junior data engineers, influence stakeholders and foster a collaborative culture
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to understand and translate business requirements into data models that drive actionable insights
• A strong understanding of database design and SQL databases
• Strong communication and teamwork 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? 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 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 $120,000.00 to $150,000.00 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, June 12th

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.