Airfield Safety Officer

Are you an operationally focused individual who thrives in a fast paced environment? Auckland Airport is looking for an Airfield Safety Officer (ASO) to ensure that the safety of aircraft operations is always maintained, including during Airfield works. 15th June, 2026 Your key responsibilities are: Monitoring aviation safety functions: Contribute to works planning and preparation, including establishing work site limitations, ensure that aircraft safety or movement is not compromised by any works airside, and ensure the necessary permits and paperwork have been completed Stakeholder engagement: Coordination and liaison with Airfield Operations, Air Traffic Control and Contractors regarding work areas and any restrictions Safety: Monitor and promote aviation safety and compliance across the airfield, reporting of incidents or non compliance in accordance with current AIAL processes Biosecurity requirements: Conduct Biosecurity checks, compliance inspections and audits, and airside traffic duties Airside Driving Rules compliance: Monitor airfield driving behaviours of AIAL and other operational staff and contractors, raising Airside Infringements where necessary Operational risk: Ensuring the health and safety of yourself and other persons whilst ensuring stakeholders comply with policies and standards Job Requirements: Experience: Minimum 2-4 years of work experience or relevant aviation tertiary education completed would be preferred Customer-Centric Attitude: Demonstrate initiative and a can-do attitude with a strong focus on delivering exceptional service Positive Personality: Highly motivated, lively, and outgoing with a positive outlook, excellent interpersonal skills and strong capability to relate to people from all walks of life Drivers Licence: A full New Zealand drivers licence is required to obtain a Stage 2 Airside Driving Permit (employer will help you get this) as an essential part of the role will be driving on the airfield Aviation Technical knowledge: Previous experience in aviation would be highly valued Must be able to pass Ministry of Justice check, drug test and reference checks Must be able to work rostered shifts from Mon - Sun and can vary from day and night Reliability and Integrity: Maintain a high standard of reliability and integrity Position Type: Full time with minimum 40 hours per week #J-18808-Ljbffr