Kaiārahi Kaipūhanga Lead DevOps Engineer

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 Lead DevOps Engineer youll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of our applications and platforms by leading the design build and support of Ampol Groups digital assets and customer-facing technology. Youll work closely with business users and our Digital team to deliver solutions that are fit for purpose resilient and reliable.  
 
Youll provide technical leadership across major initiatives including shaping DevOps best practices guiding Agile squads and mentoring engineers to uplift capability and deliver lasting value for the Ampol Group 
 

You will have the opportunity to; 
 

• Lead coach and develop a team of DevOps Engineers ensuring our platforms and systems are stable secure and continuously improved while fostering a culture of collaboration and high performance. 
• Define and implement frameworks standards and patterns that uplift DevOps practices across the organisation driving consistency reliability and scalability in how we deliver technology solutions. 
• Oversee the deployment monitoring and ongoing optimisation of applications within your squads championing a proactive approach to system health incident prevention and rapid recovery. 
• Expand and maintain our CI/CD pipelines through automation scripting and reusable patterns that improve delivery speed reduce risk and enable teams to confidently release to production. 
• Work across product and engineering to design and deliver resilience reliable and scalable solutions 
• Shape the future of DevOps at Ampol Group by influencing strategy introducing best practices and ensuring our tools and processes evolve alongside our digital transformation. 

Qualifications :

What youll bring to Z 

• Experience leading engineering teams and driving DevOps initiatives across complex solutions with a focus on resiliency  
• Proven people leadership experience including professional development mentoring goal setting on personal/team level and building a culture of high performance.  
• Champion a Shift Left approach with a focus on continuous improvement and enhanced reliability  
• Extensive Azure experience or equivalent in GCP or AWS  
• Experience building CI/CD pipelines developing reusable patterns  
• Experience developing and applications C# code/NodeJS/Python 
• Hands-on experience using Terraform to provision and manage cloud infrastructure. 
•  Working across multiple capabilities to deliver great experiences 

And of course youll be passionate about what matters to Z embracing and living our valuesto helpus deliver on our aspirations and broader commitment to Aotearoa New Zealand. 
 
Dont meet every single requirement At Z we are dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt 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 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 industrys 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 $155k - $160k 15% STI 5% KS health insurance and health insurance through Southern Cross. 
 

Why Z 

Z has always been a proud Kiwi company. Were aspirational for our future confident of our role in Aotearoa New Zealands 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 T Kaha Stand Up T Maia Speak Out T 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.  

Were distinctive in our approach and if youre up for a challenge wed 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 whnau.  

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 youre a great fit for Z. 

Applications close:Friday 26/9/2025

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.