Kaitaki Mana Whakahaere Kōpaki, Ekenga Portfolio Governance & Performance Manager

Company Description

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.

Job Description

Ampol’s Delivery team, acts as strategic enabler to our transformation and our operating model, ensuring we responsibly invest in the right priorities to maximise value, consistently deliver impactful outcomes and align Tech, Digital & Data (TDD) to Ampol Group’s strategic goals and outcomes.

The Kaitaki Mana Whakahaere Kōpaki, Ekenga Portfolio Governance & Performance Manager will ensure effective governance & performance across the TDD portfolio by defining and maintaining portfolio ways of working that support visibility, investment decisions, prioritisation, planning and measurable value. It will focus on driving clear accountability for benefits realisation, improve portfolio performance and value, and build stakeholder confidence using disciplined governance, risk management and leadership. 

You will have the opportunity to

• Design and manage portfolio practices including governance structures, prioritization and investment frameworks, and supporting processes/tools that enable consistent and effective planning, prioritization and funding decisions, progress tracking, impact assessment and reporting.
• Lead E2E portfolio flow e.g demand intake and shaping, prioritization and planning, investment decisions, and backlog management to ensure dependencies, constraints and value are considered to maximise portfolio performance, delivery efficiency and value.
• Increase portfolio performance – oversea financials, benefits tracking and risk exposure to ensure timely intervention, enable replanning as business contexts evolve, and support scenario based decisions.
• Provide clear actionable insights to all stakeholders to improve visibility of priorities, trade offs and investments, emphasizing accountability for successful delivery.
• Embed mature portfolio ways of working, support effective use of portfolio tools and leverage structured governance forums to continually drive focus on the right work at the right time.

Qualifications

What you’ll bring to Z

• Extensive experience in portfolio governance, demand management, and prioritisation including design and operation of portfolio frameworks, processes and tools that streamline the flow of demand, guide investment decisions, uplift risk management and ensure compliance with enterprise standards.
• Demonstrated success improving portfolio outcomes through structured planning, investment appraisal, benefits tracking, financial management, and interventions based on performance, health and risk data.
• Proven experience integrating diverse ways of working into a unified, consistent, portfolio view, bringing expertise in driving comparability, data-driven decisions, and a clear understanding of value across the portfolio.
• A deep understanding of how to apply constraints (funding, resourcing, time etc) to uplift portfolio outcomes, maximise value, increase throughput/delivery efficiency and reduce waste.
• Strong collaboration, facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills, with an ability to work across all levels to drive transparency, emphasise accountability for benefits realisation and improve portfolio performance.

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.

Additional Information

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 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
• 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 $149,800 - $176,200 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: Wednesday 16th April 2025

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.