Technical Writer / 145 Task Card Developer - Auckland or Christchurch

Kia ora!

Air New Zealand’s Aircraft Maintenance & Delivery - 145 Planning team has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and detail-driven professional to join us as a 145 Task Card Developer, based at either our Auckland or Christchurch Engineering Base.

In this role, you’ll develop and maintain 145 task expansion work cards and GTLs, supporting safe and efficient aircraft, engine, and component maintenance operations. Your work will help enable accurate work scopes and project plans for both internal teams and external customers, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and operational needs.

You’ll be involved in operational maintenance planning while also driving continuous improvement of master data, reviewing current and future maintenance requirements. This role requires a strong eye for detail, a solid understanding of compliance and regulatory frameworks, and the ability to balance cost, material resources, and delivery timelines.

This is a fast-paced environment where you’ll manage competing priorities and work closely with a wide range of stakeholders. The ability to stay focused, adaptable, and detail-oriented is key to success.

To be successful in this role, you’ll ideally bring:

• Knowledge of technical publications, data analysis and maintenance programme systems
• Demonstrated experience producing technical data accurately and within agreed timeframes
• Planning experience, ideally within an engineering or aircraft maintenance environment
• SAP and Microsoft Office experience
• Aircraft maintenance experience.

Ready to take your next step with Air New Zealand?
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply via the Air New Zealand Careers page. 

Applications close Wednesday 21st January 2026

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