Manager, Aviation Security (Upper North)

Civil Aviation Authority; Auckland; On-site; NZD 137,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Sick leave from day one

Domestic leave days

KiwiSaver 4% matching

Vision assistance

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

The Civil Aviation Authority is seeking a Manager, Aviation Security (Upper North) to provide strategic and operational leadership for aviation security at Auckland Airport, reporting to the Regional Head. You will oversee performance, resource planning, business continuity, stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement initiatives across a dynamic environment.

Leading through a team of experienced operational leaders, you'll drive service excellence and build a high-performing workforce,

Qualifications

• Experience leading large operational teams through leaders.
• Proven track record of delivering operational performance and continuous improvement.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Experience leading organisational change and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, including budgeting experience.
• Sound judgement, resilience and decision-making in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead aviation security operations at Auckland Airport, ensuring compliance with legislative, regulatory, and operational requirements.
• Drive operational performance, continuous improvement, and service excellence across Auckland Airport operations.
• Contribute to strategic planning, business continuity planning, workforce planning, and budgeting activities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with airports, government agencies, industry partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Lead, coach, and develop leaders to build an engaged, capable, and high-performing operational workforce.
• Hold a full, clean New Zealand Driver Licence; participate in emergency response and 24/7 operations as required.

Skills

Large team leadership

Operational performance

Stakeholder engagement

Organisational change

Financial acumen

Decision making

Job description

Manager, Aviation Security (Upper North)

Manager, Aviation Security (Upper North)
Auckland Airport

At the Civil Aviation Authority, we don't just keep New Zealand's skies safe and secure, we help shape the future of aviation.

• Lead aviation security operations at New Zealand's busiest airport and help deliver a safe, secure, and positive passenger experience.
• The opportunity to work with a highly experienced leadership team focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• A senior leadership role with significant influence over Auckland Airport operations and national aviation security outcomes.

About the role
As Manager, Aviation Security (Upper North), you will provide strategic and operational leadership for Aviation Security operations at Auckland Airport. Reporting to the Regional Head of Aviation Security (Upper North), you'll be responsible for ensuring the delivery of world-class aviation security services while supporting a responsive and high-quality passenger experience.

Leading through a team of experienced operational leaders, you'll oversee operational performance, resource planning, business continuity, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives across a complex and dynamic environment. As a member of the Aviation Security Leadership Team, you'll contribute to organisational strategy, operational planning, and the ongoing development of a high-performing workforce.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of aviation security operations, ensuring compliance with legislative, regulatory, and operational requirements.
• Drive operational performance, continuous improvement, and service excellence across Auckland Airport operations.
• Contribute to strategic planning, business continuity planning, workforce planning, and budgeting activities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with airports, government agencies, industry partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Lead, coach, and develop leaders to build an engaged, capable, and high-performing operational workforce.
• Hold a full, clean New Zealand Driver Licence
• Willingness to participate in emergency response, special operations and operational activities when required
• Availability to support airport operations in a dynamic 24/7 operational environment as needed

The salary band for this role is $136,939 to $168,191. Starting salaries are based on the knowledge, skills, and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, as well as internal relativities.

What You'll Bring
If you're a seasoned operational leader who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments and can confidently balance strategic priorities with operational delivery, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to New Zealand's aviation security system.

To succeed in this role, you'll demonstrate:

• Significant experience leading large operational teams through leaders.
• A proven track record of delivering operational performance, continuous improvement, and customer-focused outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence across a diverse range of internal and external partners.
• Experience leading organisational change and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, including experience managing operational budgets and resources.
• Sound judgement, resilience, and the ability to make decisions in complex operational environments.

About us
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is New Zealand's aviation safety and security regulator. We play a critical role in protecting the travelling public, supporting the aviation sector, and strengthening New Zealand's international reputation.

Our vision is simple and powerful: A safe and secure aviation system, so people are safe, and feel safe when they fly.

Our values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Transparency, and Collaboration guide everything we do. We're committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to contribute.

Why Join us?

• 5 weeks annual leave, with an additional 2 days after five years of continuous service
• Sick leave entitlements from day one
• Ten days domestic leave annually
• Matching KiwiSaver contributions up to 4%
• Vision assistance
• Employee Assistance Programme