Ground Support Equipment Support Engineer

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Māngere-Ōtāhuhu; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff Travel Benefits

FlexiLeave

Learning & Development

Wellbeing Support

Discounts & Perks

Job summary

Air New Zealand is seeking a Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Support Engineer based in Auckland, with consideration for Christchurch. You will ensure specialised equipment, tooling and test systems are safe, compliant and ready to support aircraft maintenance and operations.

Join our Tech Ops team to enhance safety, reliability and capability of maintenance and airport operations, contributing to Air New Zealand’s reputation for engineering excellence and innovation.

Qualifications

• Tertiary engineering qualification in Mechanical or Electrical, or equivalent practical experience.
• Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer qualification would be advantageous.
• At least five years' experience in a technical engineering environment, ideally within aviation or aerospace.
• Strong knowledge of engineering principles, maintenance practices, regulatory requirements.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with engineering judgement; FEA experience is a plus.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and project management skills; comfortable using modern digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Assess GSE, tooling and test equipment to ensure safety, compliance and readiness for maintenance activities.
• Review equipment purchases and provide engineering advice for safe, practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Produce engineering assessments and technical documentation to support regulatory compliance and quality standards.
• Develop calibration, maintenance and equipment equivalency solutions to improve reliability and capability.
• Investigate issues, identify risks and create innovative solutions when standard approaches don’t exist.
• Collaborate with engineers, OEMs, manufacturers and regulators to keep equipment safe and fit-for-purpose.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

Tertiary engineering qualification in Mechanical or Electrical

Job description

Ground Support Equipment Support Engineer

• Full-time

Kia ora! Every safe departure starts long before an aircraft leaves the ground. As a GSE Support Engineer, you'll help ensure the specialised equipment, tooling and test systems our engineers and airport teams rely on are safe, compliant and ready to support aircraft maintenance and operations across Air New Zealand. Based in Auckland, with Christchurch also considered, you'll join our Tech Ops team and play a vital role in supporting the safety, reliability and capability of our maintenance and airport operations. Air New Zealand is recognised as one of New Zealand's most attractive employers, with a reputation for innovation, engineering excellence and a culture where people are encouraged to grow, collaborate and make a real impact.

How you'll make an impact

• Assess GSE, tooling and test equipment to ensure it is safe, compliant and ready to support maintenance operations
• Review equipment purchases and provide engineering advice that delivers safe, practical and cost-effective solutions
• Produce engineering assessments, design records and technical documentation that support regulatory compliance and quality standards
• Develop calibration, maintenance and equipment equivalency solutions that improve reliability and operational capability
• Investigate engineering and compliance issues, identify risks and develop innovative solutions where standard approaches do not exist
• Collaborate with engineers, OEMs, manufacturers and regulatory authorities to maintain safe, compliant and fit-for-purpose equipment.

What we're looking for

• A tertiary engineering qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience. A Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer qualification would be advantageous
• At least five years' experience in a technical engineering environment, ideally within aviation or aerospace
• Strong knowledge of engineering principles, maintenance practices, technical documentation and relevant regulatory requirements
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and engineering judgement, with experience in equipment assessment or engineering design. Finite Element Analysis experience would be an advantage
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and project management skills, with confidence using modern digital tools
• If you meet the majority of the criteria and are excited by the opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

What we can offer you

We want our people to live their best lives and access great benefits that support their lives outside work.

• Generous Staff Travel benefits for you, and travel opportunities for your whānau and friends
• FlexiLeave, giving you the option to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave each year
• A learning culture with on-the-job development, challenging projects and opportunities to grow your engineering career
• Access to wellbeing support, including our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme and Peer Support networks
• A wide range of work perks and discounts across travel, hotels, retail, banking, insurance and more.

Applications close Sunday 18th October 2026.

At Air New Zealand, we are proudly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and believe in creating a truly inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves and thrive. Our people are our greatest asset - because while everything else we do in our operation can be replicated by our competitors, it is our people that truly set us apart. We are firm believers in celebrating the differences and diversity of thought our people bring to their roles.

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