Airfield Projects Planner

Auckland Airport stands proudly as the gateway to Aotearoa, welcoming travellers beginning their journeys, farewelling Kiwis to new destinations, connecting businesses and workers to new opportunities, and celebrating partners and investors who back us along the way. We have ambitions to be a global hub and a comprehensive development programme to deliver this vision. 

With so many moving parts to keep the airport precinct running, it’s our collaboration and passion that keeps everything together. This is what our culture and heritage have been built on. When you work with us, you’ll share our ambition to be a great New Zealand business, and one that’s making a strong contribution to the wellbeing of our communities and economy. 

About the role 

We are looking for an Airfield Projects Planner to join our Airfield team at Auckland Airport (AKL). In this role you will work closely with operational teams and contractors to ensure that assets are maintained, and project work is undertaken while maintaining a safe and compliant airfield with minimal disruption to operations.  

Your key responsibilities are: 

• Work closely with Infrastructure and third-party contractors to ensure works planned on the airfield are executed safely and efficiently. 

• Consider and manage operational impacts of works and projects, ensuring these are assessed, communicated and mitigated where possible  

• Develop and maintain an up-to-date airfield works plan and communicate this to the rest of the operations team and support development of the airfield capital works program. 

• Support Operational Readiness and Testing (ORAT) for newly delivered infrastructure. 

• Develop and publish plans for work airside. Submit data for publication of AIP data (including Supplements and NOTAMs) for airfield works that impact aircraft operations.  

• Work closely with stakeholders to ensure all airfield works fulfil regulatory requirements set out by CAA and that an appropriate level of oversight is provided by trained Airfield Safety Officers  

• Ensure all AIAL safety and CAR Part 139 documentation, compliance and policies are adhered to and completed. 

• On major works (both airside and landside) liaise with all major contractors, providing input into MOWP, change management and risk assessment processes and workshops 

• Comply with requirements of the Auckland Airport Safety Management System (SMS) and assist with the investigation and reporting of project related incidents or accidents through Risk Manager. 

What you’ll bring to the role 

At Auckland Airport, we are a busy hive of activity, and a lot of what we look for is how you would align with our values: All In - Tātou tātou, Know How - Kōkiri Tahi and Let’s Go - Karawhiua.  

To ensure your success in this role, you will need: 

• Tertiary qualification in Aviation. 

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in Aviation 

• Able to demonstrate a strong focus on Risk assessing Operational and Safety impacts. 

• Strong written and verbal communication. 

• Knowledge of CAA and ICAO regulations will be highly valued. 

• Excellent relationship-building skills at all levels of the organization. 

About us 

From the arrival of the Tainui Waka into the Manukau Harbour, Auckland Airport has always been a place of journeys. We stand proudly as the gateway to Aotearoa, welcoming travellers beginning their journeys, farewelling Kiwis to new destinations, connecting businesses and workers to new opportunities, and celebrating partners and investors who back us along the way. 

 E mahi ana mātou mō Aotearoa. We are working for New Zealand. 

Auckland Airport is more than just a business. It’s a truly unique place with an important role to play in New Zealand’s recovery. Together we’re its custodians, knowing that the work we do has the power to create positive change for our customers, the community, the environment and for the prosperity of Aotearoa. We’re all about creating a sense of place where everyone can thrive, and one where others aspire to work. We’re a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome people from all walks of life. 

Whiria te tangata. Our values weave us together. They’re what we stand for, who we are and how we act. 

Apply today 

It’s our collaboration and passion that keep everything together. This is what our culture and heritage have been built on. When you work with us, you’ll share our ambition to be a great New Zealand business, and one that’s making a strong contribution to the wellbeing of our communities and economy. 

Applications close: 9th March 2025
If this role sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Apply online now.   

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