Permit to Work Advisor

Auckland Airport

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Permit to Work Advisor

Supportive manager and team environment
Competitive package, FREE parking and partner discounts
Permanent Full-time position, working Monday-Friday

About the role We’re looking for a confident and detail-focused Permit to Work Advisor to join our team in a permanent role supporting critical permit-to-work activity in a safety-sensitive Airport environment. This is a great opportunity for someone with health and safety knowledge who enjoys balancing operational support, site auditing, and process improvement. You may already be working as a Health & Safety Coordinator/Advisor or bring relevant aviation or operational safety experience with a strong interest in permit-to-work practices. We’re looking for someone who can work independently and as part of a supportive team, build trust quickly, communicate with confidence, and bring a practical, tech-savvy mindset to improving systems and ways of working.

Your key responsibilities are:

Review, assess, and issue Permits to Work (PTW), Ground Penetration Certificates (GPC), Traffic Management Plans (TMP), and overweight/dimension permits, ensuring they meet all regulatory requirements and Auckland Airport standards, with risks clearly identified and effectively controlled.
Maintain and continuously improve PTW, GPC, and TMP system documentation, ensuring all records, procedures, and supporting materials remain accurate, current, and compliant.
Provide clear guidance and technical advice to internal and external stakeholders on the requirements, conditions, and controls associated with PTW, GPC, and TMP applications during both the review and issuance stages.
Conduct inspections of permitted works at the point of issue and throughout the duration of the activity to verify compliance with permit conditions, confirm controls remain effective, and ensure work is carried out safely.
Lead or contribute to the development, review, and improvement of PTW, GPC, and TMP processes, tools, and initiatives, supporting continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Participate in or lead incident investigations involving PTW, GPC, or TMP‑related activities, ensuring accurate identification of root causes and contributing to corrective and preventive actions.
Support the wider Health, Safety & Wellbeing team, including assisting with risk assessments, incident reviews, and other safety initiatives that contribute to a strong safety culture across the organisation.

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:

2-3 years minimum experience in Health, Safety and Wellbeing/consulting/advisory or Aviation Safety or similar.  
Experience in writing/editing of Job Safety Analysis documents or similar
Experience in building effective and constructive relationships
Attention to detail and an interest in continuous improvement initiatives

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.

If this role sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Apply online now.

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