Hoa Pakihi Haumaru, Oranga, Tūraru - Rangatōpū Safety, Wellbeing & Risk Business Partner - Corporate

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 Safety, Wellbeing & Risk
At Z we have four Stands; these are the areas where we stand for changing the game within Aotearoa New Zealand. Our Stands are Safety & Wellbeing, Diversity & Inclusion, Community and Sustainability.

At Z, we are committed to providing workplaces that enable safe, productive and engaging work that enhances the physical and mental wellbeing of our Z whānau, the partners we work with and Aotearoa New Zealand.  Our Safety, Wellbeing and Risk (SWR) team is a key enabling function to support effective risk management across Z and meet our commitment to our Safety & Wellbeing Stand.  We do this by fostering a risk culture of continuous learning and collective accountability, empowering our people to thrive and building robust systems so that we can successfully achieve our ambition and purpose.      

About the role
This role is accountable for embedding the mindsets and practices required to bring our Safety and Wellbeing stand to life and embed risk management across our Corporate Business Units. The mahi will include ensuring that our safety management systems and psychosocial risk management systems are functioning well, driving a program of wellbeing initiatives across Z and supporting showcasing Safety moments at Z.

If you enjoy operating as a true business partner, have sound safety and wellbeing experience and are looking for a valued role in a commercial organisation lets kōrero!

You will have the opportunity to

• Work with senior stakeholders to build and embed risk management mindsets and practices
• Be accountable for bringing the outcomes within Z’s Organisational Risk Management System (ZORM), to life within our Corporate Business Units
• Work with the ZORM systems team to continuously improve the ZORM system, based on the needs of your areas and modern risk management approaches
• Lead risk management communities of practices and key risk management activities such as risk profile reviews, annual planning, learning and investigations etc
• Build the knowledge of the Safety, Wellbeing and Risk teams and business stakeholders by hosting regular capability boost sessions
• Act as the SME for the ZORM Health at work standard, ensuring the business is operating in line with these requirements
• Operate as the SME for psychosocial risk management across Z
• Operate as a visible safety leader and subject matter expert, championing safe practices at Z

What you’ll bring to Z

• Experience in a senior Health Safety or Risk role in a complex commercial environment
• Conversant with relevant legislation and best practice for operational risk management practice as well as knowledge of risk management systems
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing programmes designed to promote wellbeing and manage psychosocial risk
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly and confidently to diverse stakeholders
• The ability to coach and mentor leadership teams and risk owners across the business, supporting them to design & implement risk reduction strategies
• Experience driving cultural change with knowledge of building and executing on business plans
• Skilled in the prioritisation of requests and resources

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

The base salary range for this role is $157,500 to $185,250 per annum, plus 15% STI based on company and individual 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’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 17th April 2026

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