Strategic Network & Growth Analyst

Air New Zealand Limited; New Zealand; Remote; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff travel

FlexiLeave

Learning culture

Employee perks

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Air New Zealand is seeking a Networks and Competitive Strategy Analyst (Network Planning Specialist) to shape where we fly, how we grow, and how we stay ahead in a competitive aviation market. You will blend strategic thinking with rigorous analysis to influence decisions from day-to-day planning to Board-level strategy.

Join our Network Planning Chapter and work with teams across Route Performance, Operations, Finance, Strategy and Scheduling to turn complex data into practical recommendations

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic, commercial or analytical environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into recommendations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management, with senior leadership presenting ability.
• Experience building financial models, forecasts or business cases to support decisions.
• A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline.
• A background in airline network planning or aviation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Shape short and long-term network plans by guiding where aircraft capacity is deployed.
• Build strategic business cases for network growth, new routes and fleet opportunities.
• Monitor competitor activity and translate data into clear recommendations for competitiveness.
• Lead development and coordination of competitor reporting for senior leadership and the Board.
• Develop forecasting, scenario modelling and analytical tools for budgeting and planning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure network plans are viable and aligned with priorities.
• Provide expert analysis and commentary with a focus on safety and sustainable growth.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical excellence

Stakeholder management

Financial modelling

Education

Bachelor's or equivalent

Tools

Analytics tools

Job description

Air New Zealand is seeking a Networks and Competitive Strategy Analyst (Network Planning Specialist) to shape where we fly, how we grow, and how we stay ahead in a competitive aviation market. You will blend strategic thinking with rigorous analysis to influence decisions from day-to-day planning to Board-level strategy.

Join our Network Planning Chapter and work with teams across Route Performance, Operations, Finance, Strategy and Scheduling to turn complex data into practical recommendations