Airfield Officer

Auckland Airport; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and income protection insurance

Full subsidised medical insurance

Free parking

Shift allowances

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Auckland Airport is seeking an Airfield Officer to join our Airfield Operations Team. This is a full-time role responsible for aircraft stand allocations, gate planning and apron management, on a 4 days on / 4 days off roster with 12-hour shifts.

Working across the Apron Operations Tower and the airfield, you will collaborate with Air Traffic Control and other airport partners to keep aircraft and people moving safely and efficiently.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of aviation experience or a qualification in Aviation.
• Current Full Class 1 driver's license.
• 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.
• Ability to make good decisions quickly in dynamic, high-pressure situations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate aircraft stand allocations, gate planning and apron movements.
• Balance airline schedules with constraints to optimise apron capacity.
• Engage daily with airlines, ground handlers, ATC and other airport partners.
• Respond to disruptions, outages and weather events to maintain safety.

Skills

Aviation operations

Situational awareness

Decision-making under pressure

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Microsoft 365

Education

Aviation qualification

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

About the role

• This is a unique full-time position looking after aircraft stand allocation, gate planning, and apron management.
• The role is based on a 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.

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, AKL offers you an experience you won’t find anywhere else in the country.

As an Airfield Officer, you'll play a critical role in managing the safe, efficient, and effective operation of Auckland Airport's airfield and apron environment. Splitting your time between the Apron Operations Tower and the airfield itself, you'll work closely with Air Traffic Control and a wide range of operational stakeholders to ensure aircraft, people, and resources move safely and efficiently across New Zealand's busiest airport.

Working from the Apron Operations Tower, you'll coordinate aircraft stand allocations, gate planning, and aircraft movements across the international and domestic aprons. You'll balance airline schedules, operational constraints, infrastructure availability, and changing conditions in real time to optimise apron capacity and minimise disruption.

You'll engage daily with airlines, ground handlers, Air Traffic Control, engineering teams, emergency services, biosecurity agencies, and other airport stakeholders to support aircraft turnarounds, manage operational impacts, and ensure flights depart safely and on schedule.

No two days are the same. From conducting airfield inspections and responding to operational incidents, to managing disruptions, infrastructure outages, and adverse weather events, you'll make informed decisions in a live operational environment where safety is always the priority.

This role requires exceptional situational awareness, the ability to maintain focus for extended periods, and confidence making decisions under pressure. You'll be responsible for monitoring multiple activities simultaneously, understanding the impact of operational changes, and coordinating solutions that keep the airport running safely and efficiently.

What you'll bring

• Current Full Class 1 driver's license
• 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 and high-pressure situations.
• Strong situational awareness and the ability to think ahead in a dynamic operational environment.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of safety and service.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across operational partners.
• Ability and desire to learn the role requirements through classroom training, online learning, and on-the-job training.
• Previous experience in a customer service role and a genuine desire to ensure others have a positive experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

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:

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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