Kaitohu Kakari Scrum Master

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. 

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.  
 
We are looking to expand our delivery capability across the group, aiming to create cross functional delivery squads with a consistent way of working regardless of actual location. As Kaitohu Kakari Scrum Master you will be integral in this, and will have the opportunity to build delivery capability with new squads. 

You will be working with agile cross functional squads based in New Zealand and Australia and will be helping build agile capability across a wide variety of people and teams,  
 
As a Kaitohu Kakari Scrum Master you’ll support and coach delivery within one or more of our technology squads by applying agile practices, processes and tools. This role leads by removing blockers and making our delivery team thrive working closely with the Delivery Lead to deliver business value. 

We are looking to expand our delivery capability across the group, aiming to create cross functional delivery squads with consistent ways of working. As a Kaitohu Kakari Scrum Master you will be integral in this and will have the opportunity to build delivery capability within new and established squads across Australia and New Zealand.  
 
 

You will have the opportunity to 

• Facilitate and drive team ceremonies, reflect and constantly improve 
• Deliver business value through your squads while continuing to grow and support your teams on the agile journey. 
• Support our delivery leads to ensure clear alignment of business outcomes and vision 
• Remove blockers and impediments, helping identify and coordinate dependencies across delivery teams 
• Report on squad performance, learn from the data and adapt to drive improvements 
• Contribute to the growth and improvement of our overall scrum/delivery capabilities across Ampol by contributing to communities of practise and sharing your skills across teams 

What you’ll bring to Z 

• Experience in Agile/traditional delivery methodologies 
• Experience coaching leading teams through change and improving delivery performance, including bringing people who are new to agile on the journey. 
• Great stakeholder management and ability to connect a wide range of personas to align to a single focus 
• Ability to adapt, experiment and learn based on feedback and performance data 
• Expert problem solver: working to remove blockers faced by your team/s and managing challenging situations within your team. 

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 $111,800 to $131,500 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, March 28th  

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.