Senior Airline Workforce Strategy & Optimisation Lead

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Māngere-Ōtāhuhu; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Air New Zealand is seeking an experienced Senior Workforce Planning and Optimisation Specialist to shape the future of airline operations. You will lead cross-functional projects, apply advanced workforce management expertise to optimise crew utilisation, resource planning and operational efficiency.

In this role you will drive continuous improvement, challenge conventional thinking, develop business cases, present recommendations to leadership, and build strong partnerships to deliver cost

Qualifications

• Experience leading workforce management initiatives in an airline environment.
• Deep expertise in rostering, capacity planning and training optimisation.
• Strong analytical, data modelling and decision-making skills.
• Ability to influence at senior levels and drive cross-functional change.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional projects to optimise crew utilisation and resource planning.
• Apply advanced workforce management techniques to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Develop business cases and present recommendations to leadership.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to drive change.

Job description

Air New Zealand is seeking an experienced Senior Workforce Planning and Optimisation Specialist to shape the future of airline operations. You will lead cross-functional projects, apply advanced workforce management expertise to optimise crew utilisation, resource planning and operational efficiency.

In this role you will drive continuous improvement, challenge conventional thinking, develop business cases, present recommendations to leadership, and build strong partnerships to deliver cost