Lead, Airline Workforce Strategy & Optimisation

Airnewzealand; Auckland; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Air New Zealand in Auckland seeks a Senior Workforce Management Strategy and Optimisation Specialist to lead cross-functional projects that optimise crew utilisation, resource planning and operational efficiency.

You will develop business cases, present findings to leadership, and collaborate with internal teams and external partners to drive strategic change while navigating regulatory and union considerations.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in airline workforce management.
• Expertise in rostering, resource planning and training optimisation.
• Experience across Air or Ground resource groups.
• Strong analytical and data modelling capabilities.
• Ability to influence at senior levels and drive change.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional projects to optimise crew utilisation and resource planning.
• Develop cost-benefit analyses and clear business cases.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to drive change.

Skills

Workforce leadership

Rostering

Resource planning

Data modelling

Regulatory awareness

Stakeholder influence

Job description

Air New Zealand in Auckland seeks a Senior Workforce Management Strategy and Optimisation Specialist to lead cross-functional projects that optimise crew utilisation, resource planning and operational efficiency.

You will develop business cases, present findings to leadership, and collaborate with internal teams and external partners to drive strategic change while navigating regulatory and union considerations.