Airline Workforce Strategy & Optimisation Lead

Airnewzealand; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Air New Zealand seeks an experienced Senior Workforce Management Strategy and Optimisation Specialist to lead cross-functional projects, optimise crew utilisation, and drive cost-efficient operations across our airline functions.

You will develop strategic plans, present compelling business cases, and influence senior leadership to deliver transformational workforce improvements while mitigating risk and ensuring regulatory alignment.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in airline workforce management.
• Experience rostering, resource planning and training optimisation.
• Cross-functional experience with airline crews or ground staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional projects to optimise crew utilisation and resource planning.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses for workforce initiatives and present business cases.
• Develop detailed reports and recommendations for leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Airline workforce management

Rostering

Resource planning

Training optimisation

Data modelling

Decision analytics

Strategic thinking

Regulatory knowledge

Union awareness

Leadership

Tools

Pairing optimisation software

Advanced data modelling tools

Job description

Air New Zealand seeks an experienced Senior Workforce Management Strategy and Optimisation Specialist to lead cross-functional projects, optimise crew utilisation, and drive cost-efficient operations across our airline functions.

You will develop strategic plans, present compelling business cases, and influence senior leadership to deliver transformational workforce improvements while mitigating risk and ensuring regulatory alignment.