Aviation Safety & Quality Operations Manager – NZ

CGR Services; Blenheim; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility

Reward & recognition

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Airbus New Zealand is seeking a Manager Safety & Quality Operations for NZ, based at Blenheim with responsibilities across multiple sites. You will provide governance, leadership, and SME input across Health & Safety, Aviation Safety, and Quality Management.

You will be a regulatory post holder with direct accountability to NZ authorities and manage NZ Expositions, audits, and improvement programs. A strong track record in SMS/QMS is essential.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years’ experience in SMS and QMS within an aviation organisation.
• 5–8 years’ experience in an aviation leadership role (Pilot, Engineer, or MRO).
• Regulatory post holder experience with NZ Defence & Civil Aviation legislation, regulations, standards, governance.
• Proven track record developing, maintaining, and assuring SMS and QMS across multiple functions; ISO 9001/ISO 14001/ISO 45001 knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Direct governance, leadership and SME input across Health & Safety, Aviation Safety and Quality Management for NZ operations.
• Regulatory post holder duties: contact for authorities (CAA NZ, DAA, EASA) and maintain Form 4 / Senior Person approvals.
• Maintain NZ-specific operational S&Q plans and interface manuals; certify alignment with NZ laws.
• Lead audits/investigations, safety inspections, and Major Incident Boards; drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Risk Specialists to manage operational risks in ARM across NZ programs.

Skills

SMS & QMS knowledge

Aviation leadership

Regulatory post holder experience

Audit/investigation methodologies

Safety, quality focus

Education

Aviation-related degree

PM/Risk Management cert desirable

Audit/Investigation methodologies cert

Job description

Airbus New Zealand is seeking a Manager Safety & Quality Operations for NZ, based at Blenheim with responsibilities across multiple sites. You will provide governance, leadership, and SME input across Health & Safety, Aviation Safety, and Quality Management.

You will be a regulatory post holder with direct accountability to NZ authorities and manage NZ Expositions, audits, and improvement programs. A strong track record in SMS/QMS is essential.