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

As Z Energy evolves its digital transformation, and becomes increasingly reliant on digital applications, data engineering products and modern enterprise solutions to drive operations, customer interactions, and innovation; data is more important than ever. We are excited to welcome a Kaitaki Pūtaiao Raraunga Data Science Manager to establish and grow data science capabilities, tools, frameworks and encourage data-focused decision making across our business.

Equally important in the role will be guiding, mentoring and coaching our Data Scientists as the team scales. This is a key role within our Data function and will report into our Head of Data.

If you are excited to join an organisation during an exciting time in the energy sector and bring your data knowledge and skills to a team where they will be valued and utilised we would love to hear from you!

You will have the opportunity to

• Develop strategies to build and enhance Data Science capabilities across the organisation, leading hiring and internal upskilling initiatives
• Define and establish frameworks and best practices for data science projects
• Guide the development and utilisation of data science models and algorithms keeping with scalability and performance front of mind
• Collaborate cross functionally to identify opportunities to apply Data Science techniques across the business
• Identify ongoing innovation and advancement in Data Science technologies and methodologies, incorporating relevant practices into the Z ecosystem
• Coach and mentor a team of data professionals

Qualifications

What you’ll bring to Z

• Extensive experience in data science, with a strong background and understanding of machine learning, statistical analysis and data manipulation techniques
• The ability to develop and execute long-term plans for building, scaling and maturing data science capabilities within an organisation
• Experience in a commercial and complex organisation
• A proven ability to coach and mentor people, providing support and development
• Excellent communication skills to work with a range of stakeholders and influence outcomes effectively
• Great relationship skills to foster a collaborative culture
• A proactive approach to both identify and act on opportunities

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 $151,725 to $178,500 per annum, plus 15% STI based on company performance, a 5% KiwiSaver employer contribution and health insurance through

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: Monday 29th 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.