Terminal Operator

Z Energy NZ; Timaru; On-site; NZD 67,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver employer contribution

Retail discounts

Career development opportunities

Volunteer days

Job summary

Z Energy NZ invites applications for a Ringahāpai Tumu Herenga Waka Terminal Operator based at Timaru Terminal. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract overseeing stock movements, safety checks, and ship-to-tank operations.

The role suits practically minded people who enjoy process, with on-the-job training provided. Regular hours Monday to Friday, with some overtime; in-house training to become Shore Officer and Permit to Work.

Qualifications

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work inside and outside an office.
• Practical, hands-on with basic mechanical understanding.
• Strong work ethic and team orientation.
• Computer literate and able to learn new systems.
• Able to pass regular medicals including drug/alcohol testing.
• Must have a full and clean driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Record stock movements and monitor bulk Tank levels.
• Carry out Safety and Wellbeing observations and inspections.
• Assist with ship receipts and loading into storage tanks.
• Take fuel samples for quality testing.
• Induct contractors and coordinate maintenance tasks.
• Provide administrative support for day-to-day terminal operations.

Skills

Stock control

Safety awareness

Team player

Communication

Driver's license

Job description

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 Supply

Our Supply team are the team that fuels our customers, literally! Supply at Z Energy looks after the whole fuel supply chain and ensures our customers have energy when and where they need it. Our terminals and aviation teams are a critical part of this network that includes high hazard facilities, refuelling operations and industry joint ventures.

About The Role

We are looking to welcome a Ringahāpai Tumu Herenga Waka Terminal Operator to the Z whānau based at our Timaru Terminal. This is a 12-month fixed term contract.

So, what is a Terminal? A Terminal is a critical piece of infrastructure that receives petrol and diesel from Ships which is pumped into large storage tanks. Trucks then load at the Terminal and deliver to Service Stations and Truck Stops to meet the energy needs of our customers.

What does working at a Z Fuel Terminal involve? A typical day might see you recording stock movements, carrying out Safety and Wellbeing observations, assisting bulk Ship receipts into storage tanks, taking fuel samples to check the quality, inducting contractors onto site, and more. Our Terminal Operations typically happen during business hours Monday to Friday, however at times there is a need for overtime (afterhours and weekends).

It’s a great opportunity to start a new career, previous experience welcomed but not essential, as on the job training will be provided.

A career as a Ringahāpai Tumu Herenga Waka Terminal Operator is a great option for practically minded people who enjoy process and procedure, knowing how things work and the variety of working inside and outside an office. If you are looking to join a small and cohesive team, we would love to hear from you!

You will have the opportunity to

• Work in a close-knit team at the Terminal carrying out tasks such as: receiving petroleum products from Ships into our bulk tanks, tank gauging, product sampling & testing, product transfers, compliance checks and forklift operations etc.
• Learn and comply with Safety and Wellbeing policies, standards and procedures to ensure the Terminal is run in a safe and reliable way
• Train to become certified in ‘Shore Officer’ and ‘Permit to Work’ responsibilities
• Help supervise and coordinate maintenance activities and record completed tasks in Z’s maintenance system
• Provide administrative support with the day-to-day running of the Terminal. This includes stock management, purchasing activities and ad hoc other administrative tasks
• Participate and learn from regular training

What You’ll Bring To Z

• High level of communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to work inside and outside an office
• A practical and hands-on nature, basic mechanical understanding would be helpful but not essential
• Good work ethic and a great team player
• Computer literate with the ability to learn new systems
• Capable of passing regular medicals including drug and alcohol testing
• A full and clean driver’s licence

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
• 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 $67,400 to $75,000 per annum, plus 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 whānau.

If Z feels like a good match for your head and your heart, come join us for one heck of a journey!

Applications close: Tuesday 22nd September 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