Manager - Regional Airports

Kia ora!

To operate a world-class airline you need world-class people.  Air New Zealand is committed to being globally competitive in the aviation industry and exceeding customer expectations. 

In order to continue this success story and to grow and develop the business, we are excited to be introducing this senior role: Manager - Regional Airports.

We are looking for a dynamic, senior people leader who is focused on ensuring a high level of operational integrity and regulatory compliance. Our 17 regional airports are the backbone to our domestic network – they are the New Zealand of Air New Zealand.

Reporting to the Head of Regional Airports, we're looking for a results driven professional who will work proactively across a portfolio of our regional airports which includes our third party ground handling contractors. Your role will be to support the Head of Regional Airports as we continue to improve our operational performance and delivery objectives. While responsible for a number of ports you will also be supporting the broader airports team with leadership, GSE, emergency response etc and providing effective oversight of a 365 operation.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have knowledge and experience in the airport operations environment providing leadership support with a high safety focus
• Have a strong understanding of airport regulatory requirements, SOP’s and brand standards 
• Demonstrate excellent people leadership skills and have the ability to coach and develop individuals for success
• Be skilled in relationship building and creating stakeholder engagement as well as displaying strong business acumen with good commercial skills
• Be adept at identifying improvements and efficiencies
• Be able to think strategically and maintain a long-term outlook
• Have excellent collaboration skills with the ability to influence positive outcomes at all levels
• Have the ability to travel through NZ as required

This role requires regular travel between our NZ airports and the ability to lead a geographically diverse team that are capable of operating autonomously. Due to the nature of this role, flexibility as to location will be considered.

To take the next step in your leadership career, please apply online via the Korunet with your CV. Advertising closes on the 2nd October 2024.

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.

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."