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Mid LevelFull-timeRust
Salary Range
$29,580 - $40,020 /year
This salary is estimated based on similar roles. The actual salary may vary.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Airport Operations Manager to join our Wellington Airport team at Air New Zealand. This role focuses on leading daily airport operations to ensure safety, on-time performance, and customer satisfaction targets are consistently met.
Key Responsibilities
- →Accountable for regulatory compliance across safety, emergency management, and security
- →Leading daily airport operations to achieve safe, on-time performance (OTP) and service targets
- →Acting as the senior escalation point during significant incidents, coordinating with Crew, Engineering, and Operations
- →Role-modelling Air New Zealand's leadership principles and values to build a strong team culture
- →Analysing operational performance data to identify trends and recommend improvements
- →Implementing practical solutions to improve operational efficiency and productivity
- →Building strong relationships with key stakeholders and contractors
- →Leading proactive resource optimisation by reviewing schedules and demand patterns
Requirements
- ✓Successful track record of working in complex environments, ideally within airport operations
- ✓An approachable people leader who demonstrates visible leadership and builds strong connections
- ✓Demonstrated success managing complex live operations and navigating disruption calmly
- ✓High level of resilience and ability to stay calm under pressure
- ✓Experience in analysing data, strategic planning, and leading process and cultural change
- ✓Proven ability to build and maintain positive stakeholder relations
- ✓Familiarity with airport industrial relations practices and the application of collective agreements
