Intermediate or Senior Technician

About Airways Our people manage New Zealand's 30 million square kilometres of airspace, providing airtraffic control, surveillance, communication, flight inspection, mapping, and airspace design services. We work with government, regulatory authorities, airlines, airports, and the general aviation community to ensure pilots, passengers and goods reach their destination – safely. At Airways, our values underpin all that we do. We value Safety, One Airways, Excellence and Success in all that we do. About the Team The Technology Group is responsible for the effective delivery, management, and services of all technology disciplines within the air navigation services environment. These include Oceanic and Domestic Air Traffic Management, Security, and a National MPLS Network, National Operations / Maintenance and Specialist Support, Information Technology and Service Management, Project Delivery, Flight Inspection and National Engineering. The operations and maintenance team provides the expertise and support in installation, maintenance, and fault repair for Airways ground-based aviation infrastructure, communications, navigation, and surveillance (CNS) systems. Operations and Maintenance includes teams located throughout New Zealand, and a 24/7 national operations centre. Monitoring the performance, ensuring the reliability and availability of Airways infrastructure and CNS systems, so they are available when required, operating to defined specifications, to meet agreed customer service availability. About the Role Due to a promotion, we have an opportunity for an Intermediate or Senior Technician to join our Auckland Communications, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS) Maintenance Team on a permanent full-time basis. Reporting to the Auckland Airport Centre Team Leader, you’ll work at the Auckland Technical Centre as part of the CNS Maintenance Team to maintain the functionality and availability of Airways operational systems by: Performing fault rectification. Conducting preventative maintenance. Installing CNS equipment. As an Auckland CNS Centre Technician, from time-to-time you’ll undertake night and weekend work as necessary. Additionally, you’ll work in a variety of outdoor environmental and weather conditions to ensure the reliability, functionality and safety of the CNS systems. For a full list of responsibilities and additional insights, refer to the attached position description. About You You’ll be an experienced technician who is self-motivated, collaborative, fit, technically competent and quality focused. Additionally, you will have: A qualification in engineering, preferably Bachelor of Engineering Technology, NZCE Telecommunications, Supplementary Radio Technician Certificate or Electro Technology Diploma in Telecommunications (or equivalent). Experience with technical systems and equipment, preferably radio systems. Experience of air navigational aids, radar systems, and power systems would be beneficial. Experience in building and site management, hazard identification and risk analysis and mitigation. Safety-led mindset with good personal health and the ability to climb structures with confidence, work at heights and in a variety of weather conditions. Current NZ drivers’ licence and good driving ability to gain an Airside driving licence. Sound computer skills, including MS Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams & SharePoint). Adaptability needed to undertake tasks subject to time pressure while maintaining professionalism. Ability to work in a dynamic team and business environment, collaborate with people, show resilience and agility, take ownership and focus on delivering successful outcomes. Beneficial Hold an Electrical Services Technician (or EAS) Practicing Licence. Experienced working with teams and contractors on projects and tasks. Good operational and situational awareness. About Our Offering Airways is a great place to work, with an international reputation for innovation and success. You'll work with some of the most experienced, talented, and dedicated technicians and engineers in the industry. We offer a competitive package inclusive of a solid base salary and a generous superannuation scheme with employer contributions of up to 11% of earnings (T&Cs). We also offer five (5) weeks annual leave, enhanced parental leave, vast learning opportunities, continued professional development and career progression opportunities. To Apply If you are customer focused, attentive to detail and can appreciate the safety and quality requirements of the aviation industry, submit your application (CV and cover letter) via the Airways careers site or Seek. Please note that you must be legally eligible to work in New Zealand to be considered. This role will require the successful candidate to undergo pre-employment background checks including references, drug and alcohol screening, criminal conviction, and additional role related checks. Application closing date is Wednesday, 29 July 2026. Equal Employment Opportunity At Airways, our people are at the heart of what we do to keep NZ skies safe. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where people feel they belong and can bring their whole self to work. We make our recruitment decisions based on the best candidate for the job and encourage applications from diverse candidates. 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