Rescue Fire Training Officer

Auckland Airport; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Auckland Airport seeks a Training Officer for Rescue Fire personnel to develop and deliver training activities, ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations. The successful candidate will possess recognized qualifications in Fire & Rescue Services, along with strong leadership, safety awareness, and relationship management skills. Join a dynamic team that values collaboration, inclusivity, and community well-being.

Qualifications

• Experienced firefighter with Officer rank.
• CAA medical clearance for RFTO role required.
• Suitable medical & physical fitness level necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver operational training for Rescue Fire personnel.
• Conduct workplace assessments against competency criteria.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards.

Skills

Relationship Management

Coaching

Communication

Safety Awareness

Education

Recognised Industry qualifications in Fire & Rescue Services

Structural Fire Instructor training qualification

Workplace first aid certificate

Train the Trainers / Fire & Rescue Instructor qualification

Job description

What you will be doing

As an essential part of our Operational Training and Standards Team you will be facilitating, managing and leading directed training activities to internal & external Rescue Fire personnel.

Your key responsibilities are:

• Develop, deliver, and continuously improve the Auckland Airport operational training
• Liaise with our industry partners or regulatory bodies on training requirements i.e. FENZ, Ambulatory Services, Maritime NZ, CAA.
• Conduct workplace assessments against competency criteria to ensure we have capable well-trained personnel
• Coach and mentor staff from new starters to career progression
• Maintain & check all Rescue Fire Training Centre facilities, equipment & vehicles as directed
• Lead by example, demonstrating and communicating visibly safe work
• Ensure all incidents are reported and investigated in a timely manner to enable continuous learning and improvement.
• The delivery of training using best practice adult education principles, ensuring all content is delivered to cover regulatory and compliance requirements

What you’ll bring to the role

At Auckland Airport, we are a busy hive of activity, and a lot of what we look for is how you would align with our AKL values All In | Tātou tatou – How we feel, Know How | Kōkiri Tahi – How we think and Let’s Go | Karawhiua – How we act.

If you are an experienced firefighter with an Officer rank and fire rescue training experience, we’d love to hear from you!

To ensure your success in this role, you will need:

• Recognised Industry qualifications in Fire & Rescue Services
• Structural Fire Instructor training qualification
• Workplace first aid certificate
• Train the Trainers / Fire & Rescue Instructor qualification or equivalent
• Vehicle driver licence with class 2 heavy vehicle endorsement
• CAA medical clearance for the role of RFTO
• Suitable medical & physical fitness level
• Customer-led mindset, coupled with outstanding relationship management skills

About us

From the arrival of the Tainui Waka into the Manukau Harbour, Auckland Airport has always been a place of journeys. We stand proudly as the gateway to Aotearoa, welcoming travellers beginning their journeys, farewelling Kiwis to new destinations, connecting businesses and workers to new opportunities, and celebrating partners and investors who back us along the way. We have ambitions to be a global hub and a comprehensive development programme to deliver this vision.

With so many moving parts to keep the airport precinct running, it’s our collaboration and passion that keeps everything together. This is what our culture and heritage have been built on. When you work with us, you’ll share our ambition to be a great New Zealand business, and one that’s making a strong contribution to the wellbeing of our communities and economy.

E mahi ana mātou mō Aotearoa. We are working for New Zealand.

Auckland Airport is more than just a business. It’s a truly unique place with an important role to play in New Zealand’s recovery. Together we’re its custodians, knowing that the work we do has the power to create positive change for our customers, the community, the environment and for the prosperity of Aotearoa. We’re all about creating a sense of place where everyone can thrive, and one where others aspire to work. We’re a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome people from all walks of life.

Whiria te tangata. Our values weave us together. They’re what we stand for, who we are and how we act.

Apply today

It’s our collaboration and passion that keep everything together. This is what our culture and heritage have been built on. When you work with us, you’ll share our ambition to be a great New Zealand business, and one that’s making a strong contribution to the wellbeing of our communities and economy.

If this role sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Click the "Apply" button now.

Please note that applications will be reviewed continuously throughout the recruitment period, and appointments may be made before the official closing date of the advert.

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