Compliance and Assurance Manager

Kia ora!

Are you passionate about driving compliance safety and operational excellence Due to an internal promotion we have a permanent opportunity for a Compliance and Assurance Manager and play a pivotal role in shaping a safer more compliant and forward-thinking airline.

Working within the Supply Chain Performance team you will work closely with Operational Health & Safety and Risk and Audit teams to provide specialist advice to Supply Chain leaders on implementation of compliance strategies and improvements to achieve best practice for safe and compliant operations effective management of health safety operational risk across the organizations improved safety culture and ensure compliance with all regulatory and legislative requirements.

How youll make an impact

• Drive the adoption and maturity of Safety Management Systems (SMS) through strategic guidance and impactful coaching
• Provide specialist operational health safety and wellbeing advice to ensure best practice management of risks across our business
• Lead Supply Chain compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements including IOSA IATA CAA ESG and Health & Safety standards
• Oversee comprehensive audits across Supply Chain addressing environmental ethical and labour practices
• Develop and maintain effective compliance assurance programmes and processes guiding continuous improvement
• Facilitate incident and accident investigations ensuring robust analysis and follow-through on corrective actions

What youll bring

• Safety Management System (SMS) related experience and regulatory compliance experience
• Proven skills delivering Safety and/or Operational Risk programmes
• Experience in the aviation industry in either a compliance and/or safety role is preferred
• Advanced analytical and audit skills capable of managing audit programmes and delivering data-driven insights
• Ability to interpret complex regulations and translate them into practical compliant operational policies
• Excellent communication facilitation and influencing skills to drive change and ensure adoption of best practices
• It would be desirable to understand EPA and ESG Legislation & Compliance and End-to-End Supply Chain

What we can offer you

We want our people to live their best lives and access great benefits that support their lives outside work including:

• Generous Staff Travel discounts on Air New Zealand flights and standby access on other international airlines for you and your whānau
• FlexiLeave giving you the option to purchase up to four extra weeks off per year
• Life insurance coverage and access to discounted rates for additional insurance options
• Medical expense cover through Koruhealth and discounted private medical insurance with Southern Cross
• A learning culture with ample growth opportunities and on-the-job development

Your journey starts here

If youre ready to make your mark in an innovative airline committed to excellence safety and continuous improvement we encourage you to apply.

Applications close - 23rd November 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.

Whāia 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