Planning Analyst (Network Planning) 12-month fixed-term contract

Air New Zealand Limited; Auckland; Remote; NZD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Air New Zealand Limited is seeking a Planning Analyst (Network Planning) in Auckland to identify growth opportunities, optimise our international route network, and help deliver commercial outcomes that connect New Zealand with the world.

In this role you’ll develop forecasts and business cases, use planning tools and modelling techniques, and partner with Commercial, Revenue Management, Fleet Planning, Finance and Operations to deliver integrated network plans.

Qualifications

• Experience in airline network planning or a comparable commercial analytical environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn data into practical commercial recommendations.
• Experience developing forecasts, business cases, or commercial analysis that supports business decision making.
• The ability to build strong working relationships and collaborate with stakeholders across different teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver network improvement initiatives across our international route portfolio, working with stakeholders to achieve successful commercial outcomes.
• Analyse network opportunities using industry planning tools and modelling techniques to identify initiatives that improve commercial performance.
• Develop forecasts and business cases that support informed network and scheduling decisions.
• Partner with teams across Commercial, Revenue Management, Fleet Planning, Finance, and Operations to deliver integrated network plans.
• Monitor competitor scheduling activity, market trends, and network performance to identify opportunities and emerging risks.
• Share insights and best practice that contribute to continuous improvement across the Network Planning team.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Forecasting

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Kia ora!

Help shape the future of Air New Zealand's global route network.

As a Planning Analyst (Network Planning) in our Auckland head office, you'll play a key role in identifying growth opportunities, optimising our route network, and helping deliver commercial outcomes that connect New Zealand with the world. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their network planning or commercial analytics career.

Air New Zealand is on an accelerated journey to become the world's leading digital airline. Our Network Planning team sits at the heart of that ambition, using data, insight, and collaboration to shape where we fly and how we grow. Recognised as one of New Zealand's most attractive employers, we continue to build a culture where innovation, curiosity, and fresh thinking thrive.

You'll be supported by experienced colleagues while having the opportunity to own meaningful pieces of work, influence strategic network decisions, and continue developing your commercial expertise.

How you'll make an impact

• Coordinate and deliver network improvement initiatives across our international route portfolio, working with stakeholders to achieve successful commercial outcomes.
• Analyse network opportunities using industry planning tools and modelling techniques to identify initiatives that improve commercial performance.
• Develop forecasts and business cases that support informed network and scheduling decisions.
• Partner with teams across Commercial, Revenue Management, Fleet Planning, Finance, and Operations to deliver integrated network plans.
• Monitor competitor scheduling activity, market trends, and network performance to identify opportunities and emerging risks.
• Share insights and best practice that contribute to continuous improvement across the Network Planning team.

Preferred experience:

• Experience in airline network planning or a comparable commercial analytical environment
• Experience in revenue management, strategy, commercial planning, or a similar analytical role will also be considered. Aviation industry experience is highly favourable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn data into practical commercial recommendations.
• Experience developing forecasts, business cases, or commercial analysis that supports business decision making
• The ability to build strong working relationships and collaborate with stakeholders across different teams.
• Confident communication skills, with the ability to present insights clearly to a range of audiences.
• Experience using network planning tools or similar analytical modelling techniques would be an advantage, but not essential.

A bachelor degree in a relevant discipline is required for this role.

Applications close 7th October 2026

The salary range for this role is $75,000-$95,000 NZD per annum (dependent on skillset and experience).

Additional Information

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. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, including those with a disability, additional health and mental health needs, and/or are neurodiverse to apply for our roles.

If you have encountered any accessibility barriers and require further information or reasonable accommodations to our recruitment process, please reach out to the recruiter listed on this job advert so they are able to support you to freely participate equitably in our recruitment and selection process.

Whāia te pae tawhiti kia tata. Ko te pae tata whakamaua, kia tina.

"Seek to bring distant horizons closer. Once near, seize them and make them your reality."