Kaipūhanga Pūmanawa Mātāmua Senior Software Engineer

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. 
 
Tech, Digital & Data @ Ampol   

Technology, Digital and Data at Ampol are dedicated to empowering our business through technology-enabled differentiation, strengthening our foundations to build sustainable value for the future. Our team thrives on the challenge of innovation—dreaming up big ideas, questioning the norm, and tackling complex problems. Together, we are shaping a future that not only meets the needs of today but anticipates the demands of tomorrow.   

Our approach is anchored in data-driven decision-making and advanced technology integration, allowing us to create seamless and personalized customer experiences that truly resonate. By prioritizing value-based decisions and outcomes, we ensure that TDD drives meaningful impact and measurable outcomes for the Ampol Group, leaving a lasting impact on our business and our customers. 

By integrating modern engineering approaches and fostering a culture of constant innovation, our Enterprise Technology & Software Engineering team connect and build the technology tools that help the Ampol Group work smarter, faster, and more efficiently; that not only support current needs but also scale effortlessly for future growth.  
 

As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping and sustaining the underlying technology that powers customer experiences, from rewards and loyalty through to invoicing, sales, and ordering. You'll take ownership of a broad and varied remit, balancing delivery, technical debt, and an expanding portfolio of integrations, while working closely with architects to influence how solutions are designed and built. As a senior voice in the team, you'll help lift the capability of a growing squad of engineers and contributing to the broader software engineering practice. 

You will have the opportunity to 

• Own the creation of component design for larger solutions, contributing to design forums and presenting to architects and enterprise architects 
• Own the delivery of technical components end-to-end, including a suite of integrations across loyalty, rewards, invoicing, and order systems 
• Provide technical expertise within the Software Engineering team, working closely with the Tech Lead and Architects to shape solution design 
• Contribute to the development of standards and best practices, including tackling a meaningful technical debt queue and addressing security vulnerabilities 
• Keep current with technology and industry changes and contribute to discussion to improve existing solutions 
• Mentor and coach other engineers in the squad, helping round out skills in areas like Terraform, framework and library-level behaviour, and navigating complex debugging scenarios 
• Contribute to the Software Engineering Community of Practice as well as DevSecOps, to ensure a broad organisational perspective and practice 

What you’ll bring to Z 

• Deep experience in .Net or TypeScript/Node. Experience in both is highly valued 
• Prior development experience in Cloud technologies, preferably Azure, including Function App development and support. 
• API expertise in RESTful API design and development, microservices, and event-driven architectures.  
• Infrastructure as Code with strong Terraform experience highly desirable; Bicep or other IaC tooling also welcomed 
• Experience in considerations around scalability, reliability, and security, including handling PII and sensitive customer data with appropriate encryption and secure coding practices 
• Ability to explain complexity and influence both technical and non-technical stakeholders  
• Nice to Have: Exposure/Experience to Frontend Development 
• Agile software development, SCRUM/sprint-based, with the ability to self-manage and operate with autonomy within a small squad 

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 $135,000.00 to $164,500.00 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, 21st March 

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.