Kaipūhanga DevOps DevOps Engineer

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

The Enterprise Technology & Software Engineering team connect and build the technology tools that help our group work smarter, faster, and more efficiently.  

We achieve this by focusing on the configuration, development and continuous improvement of our Enterprise Technology platforms, our approach is seamless and iterative, prioritising agility and adaptability. By integrating modern engineering approaches and fostering a culture of constant innovation, we ensure that our core building blocks not only support current needs but also scales effortlessly for future growth.   
 

As a DevOps Engineer you’ll ensure smooth running of our applications and platforms by contributing to design, build, and support Ampol’s groups digital assets and customer facing technology. You’ll work closely with the business users and other Digital team members to ensure our solutions are fit for purpose, resilient and reliable.  

As a member of the DevOps Team, you will have the opportunity to: 

• Collaborate with our Software Engineering team to support smooth and efficient CI/CD pipelines 
• Build and maintain infrastructure using automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices 
• Implement and enhance monitoring & alerting  
• Support, respond & resolve incidents as needed, including participating in an on-call roster 
• Contribute to the design and implementation of resilient and secure systems 
• Support cloud-based environments 
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and knowledge sharing 
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying and automating manual tasks 
• Maintain documentation for systems, processes, and tools 
• Stay current with industry trends, tools, and best practices in DevOps and cloud engineering 
• Contribute to the development of standards and best practices and share these with our Community of Practices (CoP’s) 

Qualifications

What you’ll bring to Z  

• Understanding of cloud monitoring, alerting, and observability tools (preferably Azure) 
• Prior development & scripting experience, preferably .Net/C#, PowerShell, Bash, Python & Typescript/NodeJS. 
• Experience in databases – with considerations around scalability, reliability, and security.   
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, including debugging, performance optimisation, and root cause analysis.   
• Experience with CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code (preferably GitActions & Terraform) 
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams 
• Willingness to learn, grow, and share knowledge with others 

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 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 $90k - $105k + 10% STI + 5% KS + health insurance 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, 29/8/2025

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.