Air New Zealand Looking for Airport Manager Hamilton at Rukuhia, Waikato, New Zealand Full Time

At Air New Zealand, our driving purpose is to connect friends and whānau all over Aotearoa and reconnect Kiwis to the world. We have a strong focus on doing the basics brilliantly and ensuring the best possible experience for our customers right across their journey.

We’re looking for an energetic and results-driven leader to take on the role of Hamilton Airport Manager. This dynamic leader will work proactively to deliver on key metrics, provide strong and supportive leadership, and ensure we maintain a high level of operational integrity and regulatory compliance. Importantly, the successful candidate will be confident in their ability to lead, coach, and develop our people in this hub. Motivating their team in a sometimes-challenging environment, they will always focus on ensuring the ongoing safety and stability of the operation as we move into the future.

Thinking About Your Career Steps?

An Airport Manager role provides you with a fantastic ‘full business’ view and will challenge you to keep learning and developing your skills as you lead in a busy operational environment.

Across New Zealand, all Regional Airport Managers hold key roles, and as the local ‘face’ of Air New Zealand, you need to be up to the challenge. So, if you thrive on providing excellent experiences for our customers, are passionate about growing your team, and are committed to delivering safe and efficient on-time performance, then we’d love to hear from you.

To Be Successful in This Role, You Will:

• Demonstrate excellent people leadership skills and the ability to coach and develop individuals for success.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and excellence.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including airlines, regulators, contractors, and local authorities.
• Think strategically and maintain a long-term outlook.
• Influence positive outcomes at all levels.
• Possess strong commercial skills and a drive to deliver results.
• Manage the airport budget and resources, ensuring optimal allocation and utilization.
• Ideally, have knowledge and experience in an operations environment with an understanding of airport regulatory requirements.

Why Hamilton?

Located in the heart of the Waikato region, Hamilton is one of New Zealand’s fastest-growing cities, offering a perfect balance of lifestyle and opportunity. As a major business and transport hub, Hamilton provides strong economic growth while maintaining its reputation for relaxed, family-friendly living.

The city is known for its vibrant riverside culture, beautiful gardens, and access to an array of outdoor adventures—from the nearby beaches of Raglan to the hiking trails of the Kaimai Ranges. Hamilton also boasts a strong café scene, excellent schools, and a lower cost of living compared to other major New Zealand cities.

With ongoing investment in infrastructure and development, Hamilton Airport is a key part of the region’s economic expansion, offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to the city’s future while growing your leadership career with Air New Zealand.

To take the next step in your leadership journey, apply online via the Air New Zealand careers site.

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.”