Flight Planning Manager
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Job Location:
Auckland - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Kia ora!
Take your leadership to new heights as our next Flight Planning this critical role youll lead a highly skilled team delivering safe accurate and efficient flight planning services directly impacting the performance and reliability of our airline operations and those of our customer airlines.
At Air New Zealand we connect friends and whnau across Aotearoa and the world. As part of our whnau youll thrive in a dynamic environment focused on doing the basics brilliantly to deliver an experience that makes every journey special. Based at our Airport Campus at Auckland Airport this leadership role sits within our Airline Operations team and plays a vital part in ensuring operational excellence.
How youll make an impact
Based in our Integrated Operations Centre at Auckland airport youll be responsible for:
- Leading and developing our high-performing Auckland-based Flight Planning team to deliver consistent compliant and safe flight planning services
- Building and maintaining strong customer-focused relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
- Overseeing infrastructure supporting flight planning including database management policies training and process documentation
- Aligning procedures standards and training to support a fully integrated Flight Planning function
- Driving continuous improvement across flight planning operations through effective collaboration risk management and operational insight
- Liaise and coordinate with our union partners to ensure the ongoing success of the partnership
- Ensure operational budgets resourcing needs and regulatory compliance are on track and all risks are managed effectively
What were looking for
Our ideal candidate will bring:
- Proven experience leading and developing operational teams in complex environments
- Deep understanding of flight planning processes systems and aviation operations
- Strong communication and relationship management skills to work collaboratively across the business
- A forward-thinking mindset with a focus on continuous improvement safety and service excellence
- Confidence working with a range of internal teams as well as union and external partners
How we look after our whnau
We want our people to live their best lives and access great benefits that support their lives outside this role youll enjoy:
- Staff travel benefits for you and your whnau to explore the world
- A workplace savings scheme with up to 4% matching contributions
- Access to Southern Cross health insurance at group discount rates
- Life and terminal illness insurance cover (for NZ-based permanent employees under 65)
- A wellbeing hub and support services including EAP and peer networks
- Numerous development opportunities
Your journey starts here
This is your chance to lead a key operational function and drive real impact across our airline and customer services. Join a passionate team at the heart of safe efficient aviation and take your next career step with us.
Applications close: 10th September 2025
Additional Information :
At Air New Zealand we are proudly committed to diversity equity and inclusion and believe in creating a truly inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves and thrive. Our people are our greatest asset because while everything else we do in our operation can be replicated by our competitors it is our people that truly set us apart. We are firm believers in celebrating the differences and diversity of thought our people bring to their roles.
Whia te pae tawhiti kia tata. Ko te pae tata whakamaua kia tina.
Seek to bring distant horizons closer. Once near seize them and make them your reality.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Forecasting
- Facilities Management
- SAP
- Supply Chain Experience
- Business Management
- Analysis Skills
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- SAP APO
- Production Planning
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- ERP Systems
