Multi-Site Calibration Leader

Air New Zealand; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff Travel benefits

FlexiLeave

Job summary

Air New Zealand Limited seeks a Manager Calibration to lead our Calibration operations across Auckland and Christchurch, balancing technical leadership with commercial accountability. You will shape the future of our Calibration business, mentor Team Leaders and orchestrate safety, quality and performance improvements.

You will also own the financial performance, engage with internal stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement to ensure safe, reliable operations and sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of calibration principles, standards, safety and regulatory compliance.
• Proven experience leading operational teams and developing leaders.
• Experience with budgeting, P&L and achieving performance targets.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in complex environments.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and deliver improvements across teams.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in engineering, aviation maintenance, metrology, or related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain technical authorisations for the role.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, compliant operations across Auckland and Christchurch with high technical quality and risk management.
• Drive productivity, service delivery and customer commitments using people, equipment and resources.
• Own financial performance including budgets, P&L, cost management and profitability targets.
• Develop and empower Team Leaders and their teams.
• Build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Translate objectives into clear operational plans and measurable outcomes.
• Champion continuous improvement across processes and facilities to improve efficiency and performance.

Skills

Calibration knowledge

Operational leadership

Budgeting / P&L

Stakeholder influence

Analytical problem-solving

Regulatory compliance

Education

Engineering or related discipline

Metrology or aviation maintenance background

Business management degree

Tools

Calibration equipment

IANZ accreditation experience

Job description

Air New Zealand Limited seeks a Manager Calibration to lead our Calibration operations across Auckland and Christchurch, balancing technical leadership with commercial accountability. You will shape the future of our Calibration business, mentor Team Leaders and orchestrate safety, quality and performance improvements.

You will also own the financial performance, engage with internal stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement to ensure safe, reliable operations and sustainable growth.