Head of Maintenance

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. We are a proudly NZ owned rotorcraft and general aviation business. With bases in Auckland, Hamilton, Queenstown, South Africa and the USA we offer full maintenance, repair and overhaul services, design and modification, parts supply and aircraft sales and leasing. We are a company that is continuously developing our people, expanding our capability and supporting the aviation industry globally. We are dedicated to living “Excellence at Altitude” in all we do. Our teams operate in line with our culture values of Humanity, Transparency, Capability and Reliability that create a strong foundation for success. We believe Every Part Matters - right down to the smallest bolt—and the same goes for our people. That’s why attracting and keeping great talent is key to our vision of becoming a globally trusted aviation specialist. The Role We are looking for a Head of Maintenance to lead our New Zealand maintenance operations, ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft maintenance services. Reporting to the Executive General Manager - Engineering, you'll play a critical role in delivering outstanding customer outcomes while driving operational performance, safety, and continuous improvement. You will need to provide strategic and operational leadership while ensuring maintenance activities are delivered safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory requirements. You'll oversee maintenance conducted under Part 145 approvals and work closely with customers, regulators, and internal stakeholders to ensure exceptional service delivery. This role is based in Ardmore, Auckland and will involve occasional travel to other operational locations (National and International). Key Responsibilities Lead and oversee maintenance operations across Salus Aviation's New Zealand bases and international engineering opportunities. Demonstrated Aviation Safety leadership to drive compliance and safety throughout the department Drive operational efficiency, service quality, throughput, and customer satisfaction. Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory approvals and airworthiness standards. Provide leadership, coaching, and development to maintenance leaders and their teams. Manage budgets, labour utilisation, and operational performance. Partner with Sales, Commercial, Supply Chain, Safety & Compliance and Engineering teams to achieve business objectives. Develop maintenance plans and support strategic growth initiatives. Foster and champion a strong safety culture and continuous improvement mindset. Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers and industry stakeholders. About You To be successful in this role, you will bring: 10+ years' experience in an aviation engineering maintenance environment. Strong knowledge of aviation maintenance regulatory requirements, including NZCAA and ideally FAA and EASA frameworks. At least 5 years' experience leading engineering or maintenance teams in a management capacity. Proven experience with Aviation Safety & Compliance within an Engineering operation Proven experience managing budgets, operational performance, and business outcomes. Demonstrated success in developing high-performing teams and building strong workplace cultures. Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and customer relationship skills. Strong commercial awareness and the ability to balance customer expectations with operational requirements. A passion for safety, compliance, and continuous improvement. Why Join Salus Aviation? You will be joining a business that is committed to safety, excellence, innovation, and customer success. You'll have the opportunity to influence the future direction of our maintenance operations while working alongside a team of highly skilled aviation professionals. This is an outstanding opportunity for an established maintenance leader looking to make a significant impact within a growing and respected aviation organisation. Permanent full time work, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week $500 Employee Benefits card (Extraordinary) from three months service for healthcare Celebrations on Birthdays and Anniversaries Humanity Time – Volunteering time for charities Holiday Home access via Marram Trust Work in a highly motivated team focused on “Excellence at Altitude” South Auckland Location with free parking We are a great company who look after our staff and our business is expanding and growing around the world. Joining us gives you stability and an amazing opportunity to work for a company that is growing and going places! Please note: you need to be eligible to work in New Zealand and will be required to undergo and pass pre-employment drug and alcohol tests. #J-18808-Ljbffr