Senior Manager, Aviation Security — Upper North

Aviation; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 137,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Sick leave from day one

Ten days domestic leave annually

KiwiSaver contributions up to 4%

Vision assistance

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Civil Aviation Authority Auckland Airport is seeking a Manager, Aviation Security (Upper North) to provide strategic and operational leadership for security operations. Reporting to the Regional Head, you will ensure world-class security services while supporting a safe passenger experience.

You will lead a team of operational leaders, oversee performance, planning, budgets, and continuous improvement, and build strong relationships with government agencies and industry partners in New Zealand's

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading large operational teams through leaders.
• Proven track record delivering operational performance and continuous improvement.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Experience leading organizational change and developing high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of aviation security operations, ensuring compliance with requirements.
• Drive operational performance, continuous improvement, and service excellence.
• Contribute to strategic planning, business continuity, budgeting, and workforce planning.
• Build and maintain relationships with airports, government agencies, and partners.
• Lead, coach, and develop leaders to maintain a high-performing workforce.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Change management

Decision making

Job description

Civil Aviation Authority Auckland Airport is seeking a Manager, Aviation Security (Upper North) to provide strategic and operational leadership for security operations. Reporting to the Regional Head, you will ensure world-class security services while supporting a safe passenger experience.

You will lead a team of operational leaders, oversee performance, planning, budgets, and continuous improvement, and build strong relationships with government agencies and industry partners in New Zealand's