About Airways:
Our people manage New Zealand's 30 million square kms of airspace, providing air traffic control, surveillance, communication, flight inspection, mapping, and airspace design services. We work with government, regulatory authorities, airlines, airports, and the general aviation community to ensure pilots, passengers and goods reach their destination - safely. At Airways, our values underpin all that we do. We value Safety, One Airways, Excellence and Success in all that we do.


Our organisation is made up of operational business groups that are supported by governance and corporate services functions. To learn more about our people and organisational structure, check out www.airways.co.nz/about.

About the Team:
The Operational Safety Team is responsible for Air Traffic Services, Technology and Aeropath safety investigations and Operational Safety reporting within Airways. It is also responsible for managing internal and external data requests, undertaking safety advisory activities, and supporting safety promotion activities.
The Operational Safety Team also takes a leadership role regarding best practice for measurement and monitoring of Operational Safety performance whilst ensuring compliance with relevant Civil Aviation rules.
About the Role:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Operational Safety Administrator to join our dynamic Operational Safety Team on casual basis, either in Auckland (airport) or Christchurch (Burnside). This role is to be fulfilled weekdays during business hours, with the number of working hours dependent on the pipeline of work.
In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting our safety initiatives, ensuring compliance, and contributing to our mission of maintaining the highest standards of safety within the aviation industry.


Key responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Processing reports and collecting data such as ATC audio, transcripts, and radar tracks for the purpose of safety investigations led by the team investigators. These can be both internal and externally driven requesters (e.g. CAA, TAIC or Air New Zealand).
• Providing administrative support to the Operational Safety Team, including preparing analytical reports and maintaining safety documentation.
• Monitoring and updating safety performance data, helping to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Monitoring document control processes, including the creation, review, distribution, and archiving of safety documents, ensuring all documentation is up-to-date, accessible, and compliant with regulatory standards.
• Supporting the development and implementation of operational safety policies, procedures, guides, and best practices.
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to promote safety awareness and engagement.

About You:
To be successful in the role, you will have:

• Previous experience in an administrative role, ideally within an operational safety or aviation environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with safety management tools is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Respectful, knowledgeable, professional and has initiative.
• A proactive attitude with a passion for safety and continuous improvement.
• Previous pilot or Air Traffic Management experience would be advantageous.

We have traditionally taken on ex-flight school students and instructors, or pilots in-between their airline position into this role due to the high level of aviation knowledge, and excellent work-ethic required, however, we are looking for the right person and open to a part-time or a flexible casual arrangement.

To Apply:
If you’re keen to form part of a dedicated team committed to making a difference in aviation safety, please submit your application (CV and Cover Letter) via the job advertisement.

This position will require pre-employment reference, drug and alcohol (hair follicle sample), Ministry of Justice checks as well as other background checks.

Application closing date is Friday, 4 October 2024.

At Airways, our people are at the heart of what we do to keep NZ skies safe. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where people feel they belong and can bring their whole self to work. We currently hold the Rainbow Tick and NQTick (neurodiversity) and are working towards Gender Tick. We make our recruitment decisions based on the best candidate for the job and therefore encourage applications from diverse candidates.

Casual
Job no: S&A - KN - AKCH
Location: Auckland, Christchurch
Closing Date: Friday, 4 October 2024