Kaituki Whakawhirinaki Reliability Team Lead

Z is one of New Zealand’s largest transport energy companies, committed to delivering safe, secure, and reliable transport energy while powering new energy solutions in a changing world.

Job Description

Reporting to the Reliability Manager, the Kaituki Whakawhirinaki Reliability Team Lead manages a team of reliability specialists and oversees the performance of energy‑solutions assets across Australia and New Zealand, including EV charging, solar installations and battery energy storage systems (BESS). The role ensures safe and reliable operation through effective monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintenance, with a strong focus on safety and contractor management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of Reliability Specialists to deliver key performance metrics, including safety, uptime, and asset availability.
• Oversee the development and execution of maintenance plans, ensuring safe and timely completion and continuous improvement of monitoring processes.
• Manage OPEX budgets for preventative and reactive maintenance, forecasting spend and identifying cost‑saving opportunities.
• Resolve system outages and incident investigations, ensuring effective fault identification and resolution to minimise downtime.
• Manage contractor relationships through governance meetings, audits, compliance verification, and performance reporting to ensure safety and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including Risk & Safety, Engineering, and Quality Assurance, to strengthen asset management strategies and reliability performance.
• Work with Public and Private Network teams to ensure excellent customer experience across all Ampol and customer fleets.
• Analyse data to monitor asset and contractor performance, support firmware updates, and drive continuous improvement across the Energy Solutions fleet.

Qualifications

Benefits

Salary

Base salary range : $131,400 – $154,600 per annum, plus 15% STI based on company and individual performance, 5% KiwiSaver employer contribution and health insurance through Southern Cross.

Application Deadline

Applications close : Friday 7th November 2025. Please include a cover letter telling us why you’re a great fit for Z.

To be considered for this position you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

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