Kaikaute Hautaonga Product Accountant

About Z
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 of Ampol, 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.

About our Product & Stocks Team
Our Finance Team are responsible for producing the financial scorecard for Z, accounting for all cash in and out of Z, maintaining the accuracy of our financial records of our assets and paying our taxes.

Within Finance we have a Product and Stocks Team who look after all the transactions relating to our fuel products. Having our product valued and accounted for correctly is crucial for Z and this team delivers important outcomes in a key part of our business.

About the role
Joining us as a Kaikaute Hautaonga Product Accountant will see you work with various functions across Z, deal with large volumes and values and deliver the accounting and reporting requirements needed for our fuel products.

This is a 14-month fixed term contract and great opportunity to bring your accounting knowledge to a specialised and interesting area!

You will have the opportunity to

• Account for and report on Inventory accounting
• Complete month end processes, this includes providing analysis of results and performance
• Complete returns and payments for duties and product taxes
• Complete regulatory reporting
• Gain an understanding of the supply chain process in the fuel industry
• Contribute to the Product and Stocks team and wider business

What you'll bring to Z

• Tertiary accounting qualification (CA preferred) with 3+ years experience in financial and management accounting
• Exposure to commercial and complex environments
• Strong in logical/structured analysis and problem solving
• Excellent Excel skills and experience with ERP systems
• Strong communication skills to work across Z with a range of stakeholders
• A proactive approach to identifying and developing opportunities for improving processes

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 an enhanced employer contribution for KiwiSaver
• 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 $110,000 to $120,000 per annum, we also offer a 5% KiwiSaver employer contribution.

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'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 whanau.

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 28 August 2026

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

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 Group values, Whakatika Move as One, Whakaora Make it Happen, Whakamana Make it Count - 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.