Head of Enablement - Energy Solutions

About Z
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 of Ampol, 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.

About Energy Solutions   

Our Energy Solutions team is leading the Ampol Group's response to the energy transition for our customers where we are investing in future-focused technologies and services, from building our public EV charging network, developing private charging solutions for our customers, managing our energy exposure, all the way to low carbon liquid fuels for hard to abate sectors.

This is where bold ideas meet real-world execution. We work across geographies and capabilities to help shape a low carbon future - making the energy transition easier for customers and communities.

About the role

Reporting to the Group General Manager, Energy Solutions, the Head of Enablement plays a pivotal leadership role in enabling the successful execution of the Energy Solutions strategy and operational priorities across Australia and New Zealand.

This role is responsible for leading several critical enablement functions including program delivery, procurement, operational excellence, product development, strategy, marketing and governance. You will oversee the operating rhythm of the business, drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure strong integration across the broader Ampol Group.

As a key member of the Energy Solutions Leadership Team, you will partner closely with senior leaders across the organisation to deliver strategic outcomes, embed sustainable capability and support the continued growth of the Energy Solutions portfolio.

This is a highly visible role suited to a strategic and operational leader who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments and enjoys bringing structure, clarity and momentum to transformational business initiatives.

You will have the opportunity to

• Lead key enablement functions across the Energy Solutions business, ensuring programs and initiatives are effectively governed, prioritised and delivered
• Drive the Energy Solutions operating rhythm, including leadership forums, business reviews, governance processes and team engagement cadences
• Lead the development and implementation of operational excellence frameworks, business processes and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support the execution of the Energy Solutions growth strategy and broader business objectives
• Build strong partnerships across the Ampol Group, acting as a key interface with functions including Finance, HR, Legal, Government Affairs and Technology
• Oversee strategic business initiatives, commercial arrangements and joint venture or third-party partnerships
• Ensure strong governance, risk management and compliance practices are embedded across the business
• Develop high-performing teams and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement
• Provide strategic oversight of operational performance, reporting frameworks and business planning activities across Australia and New Zealand

What you’ll bring to Z

We’re looking for a commercially astute and highly capable leader with strong strategic, operational and stakeholder management capability. You will bring:

• Significant experience leading large-scale programs, business transformation or enablement functions within complex organisations
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to evaluate opportunities and balance strategic and operational priorities
• Proven capability navigating ambiguity, complexity and organisational change
• Experience building governance frameworks, operational excellence capability and continuous improvement initiatives
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships at executive level
• Strong leadership capability with experience leading cross-functional teams and driving business outcomes
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage a broad range of stakeholders
• Demonstrated success creating and delivering strategic initiatives from concept through to implementation
• Tertiary qualifications in business, engineering, project management, accounting or a related discipline (preferred)

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 and an enhanced employer contribution for KiwiSaver
• Generous leave provisions including sick leave, wellbeing 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

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’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 12th June 

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