Job Description

Due to growth and demand in our Operations team, we are seeking a savvy project manager to step into the Operations Integration Manager position in this long-term fixed-term role until Dec 2029.

• Competitive package + KiwiSaver and FREE parking + 20% discounted childcare on the precinct 

• 4-year fixed-term, full-time position until Dec 2029, flexible work arrangements 

• Join a newly formed team here at AKL and become part of the transformation 

About the Role

The Operations Integration Manager - Works across multiple infrastructure programmes and partners closely with our airport operations teams and eco-system partners (with focus on relevant government agencies).

You may come from a background in Customs, Aviation Security, Immigration, MPI or similar. Relevant Airport operations or Border Agency experience is required for this position. 

What you will be doing 

Your key responsibilities are: 

• Integrate border agency operational requirements into infrastructure projects by working closely with ecosystem partners, internal teams, and project stakeholders.

• Lead operational interfaces across multiple infrastructure projects, ensuring operational needs are clearly represented and understood.

• Manage stakeholder engagement, build strong relationships, chair/participate in forums, and communicate complex information clearly.

• Support programme coordination, including progress monitoring, risk identification, issue escalation, and preparing reports and updates.

• Drive continuous improvement, identifying better ways of working and remaining adaptable to changing priorities.

• Ensure compliance and governance, maintaining accurate documentation and aligning with policies and regulatory requirements.

What you’ll bring to the role 

At Auckland Airport, we are a busy hive of activity, and a lot of what we look for is how you would align with our AKL values All In | Tātou tatou – How we feel, Know How | Kōkiri Tahi – How we think and Let’s Go | Karawhiua – How we act.  

To ensure your success in this role, you will need: 

• Previous Airport Operations or Border Agency experience is essential for this position. 

• Degree qualification in commerce, business or other related field, or equivalent relevant experience. 

• 5+ years' operational experience, ideally having exposure to infrastructure projects and programmes, in the airports, broader aviation, transport or social infrastructure environments 

• Understanding of infrastructure project delivery and operational requirements. 

• Experience working with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies and industry partners. 

• Familiarity with documentation, compliance, and assurance processes. 

About us 

From the arrival of the Tainui Waka into the Manukau Harbour, Auckland Airport has always been a place of journeys. We stand proudly as the gateway to Aotearoa, welcoming travellers beginning their journeys, farewelling Kiwis to new destinations, connecting businesses and workers to new opportunities, and celebrating partners and investors who back us along the way. We have ambitions to be a global hub and a comprehensive development programme to deliver this vision. 

With so many moving parts to keep the airport precinct running, it’s our collaboration and passion that keeps everything together. This is what our culture and heritage have been built on. When you work with us, you’ll share our ambition to be a great New Zealand business, and one that’s making a strong contribution to the wellbeing of our communities and economy. 

E mahi ana mātou mō Aotearoa. We are working for New Zealand. 

Auckland Airport is more than just a business. It’s a truly unique place with an important role to play in New Zealand’s recovery. Together we’re its custodians, knowing that the work we do has the power to create positive change for our customers, the community, the environment and for the prosperity of Aotearoa. We’re all about creating a sense of place where everyone can thrive, and one where others aspire to work. We’re a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome people from all walks of life. 

Whiria te tangata. Our values weave us together. They’re what we stand for, who we are and how we act. 

Apply today 

It’s our collaboration and passion that keep everything together. This is what our culture and heritage have been built on. When you work with us, you’ll share our ambition to be a great New Zealand business, and one that’s making a strong contribution to the wellbeing of our communities and economy. 

If this role sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Click the "Apply" button now.  

Please note that applications will be reviewed continuously throughout the recruitment period, and appointments may be made before the official closing date of the advert. 

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