Airfield Officer | Operations
About the role
Take your career to new heights with a truly unique career opportunity to join our Airfield Operations Team at Auckland Airport (AKL As New Zealand’s only airport operating an Apron Tower alongside the Airways Traffic Control Tower, Auckland Airport offers you an experience you won’t find anywhere else in the country.
As an Airfield Officer, you’ll be at the heart of airfield operations – balancing time in the Apron Operations Tower with active presence on the ground. You’ll work side by side with Air Traffic Control to keep aircraft moving safely and efficiently across one of Australasia’s busiest international gateways.
This role is all about being connected: you’ll engage daily with airlines, ground handlers, and key stakeholders to keep aircraft on schedule. From coordinating gate allocation to ensuring aircraft turnarounds run smoothly, you’ll help deliver the reliability and efficiency that define Auckland Airport.
This is a full-time position based on 4 days on/ 4 days off roster pattern with 12-hour shifts- designed to give you balance while working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
What you’ll bring- 3+ years of Aviation experience or a qualification in Aviation.
- Knowledge of CAA Part 139 will be highly valued.
- Good level of written and verbal communication.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow processes and procedures.
- The ability to make good decisions quickly in difficult/pressure situations.
- Ability to communicate (written and verbal) across a diverse range of people.
- Ability and desire to learn the role requirements through classroom training, online and on-the-job training.
- Previous experience in a customer service role and a real desire to make sure others have a positive experience.
- Proficient in Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Current full driver’s license.
Benefits:
- A unique, dynamic work environment with a great supportive team culture.
- Life and income protection insurance.
- Full subsidised Southern Cross medical insurance.
- Free car parking (while you work and travel!).
- Shift Allowances on top of base salary.
- Career advancement opportunities for those who live our values and demonstrate positive leadership behaviours.
About us:
From the arrival of the Tainui Waka into the Manukau Harbour, Auckland Airport has always been a place of journeys. We stand proudly as the gateway to Aotearoa, welcoming travellers beginning their journeys, farewelling Kiwis to new destinations, connecting businesses and workers to new opportunities, and celebrating partners and investors who back us along the way.
E mahi ana mātou mō Aotearoa. We are working for New Zealand.
Auckland Airport is more than just a business. It’s a truly unique place with an important role to play in New Zealand’s recovery. Together we’re its custodians, knowing that the work we do has the power to create positive change for our customers, the community, the environment and for the prosperity of Aotearoa.We’re all about creating a sense of place where everyone can thrive, and one where others aspire to work. We’re a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome people from all walks of life.
Whiria te tangata. Our values weave us together. They’re what we stand for, who we are and how we act.
Apply today:
It’s our collaboration and passion that keep everything together. This is what our culture and heritage have been built on. When you work with us, you’ll share our ambition to be a great New Zealand business, and one that’s making a strong contribution to the wellbeing of our communities and economy.
All successful applicants will be required to undergo medical screening prior to commence of employment.
If this role sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Apply online now.
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