Kaitaki Hapori Community Manager

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 Corporate Affairs
Our Corporate Affairs team plays a critical role in shaping and protecting Z’s reputation, strengthening stakeholder relationships and supporting the delivery of work that creates long-term value for Z and the communities we are part of.

About the role
Here at Z we stand for a resilient and healthy Aotearoa New Zealand that empowers our youth, neighbourhoods, and Z whānau. As Kaitaki Hapori Community Manager you will be the kaitiaki of this Community Stand and hold responsibility for embedding this stand into all that we believe and do at Z. 

Your mahi will see you lead the delivery of Z’s community investment and partnerships programme creating meaningful social impact while supporting Z’s business objectives, corporate reputation and stakeholder relationships.

This is a both a hands-on and strategic role where you’ll bring together strong relationship management, communications, community investment experience and commercial judgement to ensure Z’s is a good partner, funder and contributor in communities across Aotearoa New Zealand.

You will have the opportunity to

• Develop and deliver Z’s Community Partnerships and Investment approach, ensuring it aligns with Z’s strategy, brand and community needs
• Manage a portfolio of funding agreements and community investment relationships, ensuring governance, reporting requirements and agreed outcomes are achieved
• Deliver community initiatives, storytelling communications and employee engagement events that build awareness and participation
• Provide insights and recommendations on partnership status, emerging community issues, stakeholder expectations and best-practice approaches
• Support the delivery of Good in the Hood, helping ensure donations reach priority groups and causes and that Z shows up as a good funder
• Build and nurture strong, long-term community relationships, leveraging opportunities to deepen engagement and create shared value.
• Review the effectiveness of community investment using appropriate metrics to measure performance, progress and impact

What you’ll bring to Z

• Experience in community investment, funding relationships and social responsibility knowledge
• Strong relationship management and influencing skills to confidently engage with a wide range of stakeholders from senior leaders to grassroots community groups
• Comfortable balancing delivery on the ground with organisational reputation and risk bringing business acumen and a strategic approach to creating value for both communities and Z
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to build awareness, drive participation and enhance reputation
• The ability to navigate ambiguity in community contexts and respond appropriately to groups with diverse needs, including potentially vulnerable people
• Capability in Te Ao Māori and experience engaging with iwi organisations and Māori-led community groups
• The passion for community, high levels of ethics and a commitment to Z’s values and social and environmental impact

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 $132,200 to $155,550 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 7th August 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