Airfield Safety and Compliance Investigator

About the role 

We are seeking an Airfield Safety and Compliance Investigator to join our Airfield Safety and Investigations Team at Auckland Airport. Working at the centre of airfield operations, you’ll play a critical role in safeguarding our aerodrome by identifying hazards, monitoring safety trends and ensuring that incidents and near-misses are thoroughly reported and investigated.  This role is pivotal in maintaining our commitment to keeping risks on the airfield as low as reasonably practicable.

This role is a full-time, permanent role, Monday to Friday, 08:30-1700.

Key responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Ensure incidents and near misses are reported, investigated, and resolved, corrective actions implemented in line with our Safety Management Policy.

• Lead and complete assigned investigations, providing clear and timely outcomes.

• Champion the Risk Manager system and all other safety and compliance supporting systems within Operations; supporting training and capability development for Operations staff.

• Monitor and enforce compliance with Airside Driving and Vehicle Permit Rules, ensuring alignment with our Just Culture Policy.

• Conduct regular safety walks with internal and external stakeholders, fostering strong working relationships built on collaboration and trust.

• Provide expert training and guidance in investigation practices.

• Maintain oversight of airfield safety and compliance, including airport ground servicing equipment, maintenance activities and operational practices.

• Oversee management of change processes when new processes or procedures are introduced, ensuring full compliance with our Safety Management Policy
• Support airfield project planning to safeguard operations, minimise impacts, and ensure stakeholders are fully informed.

What you’ll bring

At Auckland Airport, we are a dynamic and high-performing team.  Our values guide how we work together: All In | Tātou tatou – How we feel, Know How | Kōkiri Tahi – How we think and Let’s Go | Karawhiua – How we act.

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:

• Strong problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• The ability to anticipate and identify risks, apply sound judgement, and implement effective solutions.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing operational needs and priorities.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills to balance competing demands.
• A proactive, self-starter approach with the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
• 4+ years working in an airport operational environment (preferred).
• Knowledge of Civil Aviation Rule Parts, 12, 77, 100 and 139 and supporting advisory circulars (highly regarded).
• Strong communication skills and the ability to follow instructions, while confidently seeking clarification when needed.
• An ability to resolve conflict by applying clear reasoning, ensuring a shared understanding and providing timely clarification to maintain effectiveness in high-tempo operations.

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. 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.

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. Click the "Apply" button now.

Please note that applications will be reviewed continuously throughout the recruitment period, and appointments may be made before the official closing date of the advert.

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