Air Traffic Controller | Area Control Surveillance (OCR/RAN) Enroute North

About Airways:
Our people manage New Zealand's 30 million square kms of airspace, providing air traffic 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.

Our organisation is made up of operational business groups that are supported by governance and corporate services functions. To learn more about our people and organisational structure, check out www.airways.co.nz/about.

About the Team:
The Area Enroute North team sits within our Air Traffic Services business and contributes to the safe, customer-focused, efficient and cost-effective delivery of Air Navigation Services throughout New Zealand’s Flight Information Region.

Based in Auckland, the team works collaboratively across Area Control Surveillance (OCR/RAN) Enroute North operations, alongside other controllers, technical teams and aviation stakeholders to support the safe and efficient movement of air traffic. The Area operation runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

About the Role:
We are looking for an Air Traffic Controller – Area Control Surveillance (OCR/RAN) Enroute North to join our Auckland-based team and provide safe and efficient Area Surveillance control, flight information and alerting services to our customers.

Working as an Enroute Area Surveillance Controller, you will undertake rostered operational duties across the RAN and OCR sectors and operate in accordance with Airways' air traffic services requirements and regional operating procedures.

Beyond your operational controlling duties, you will contribute to the ongoing development of procedures, systems and work practices, identify and communicate operational or system issues, and support the continued development of the wider team.

This is a 24/7 rostered position, with shifts starting at various times of the day and including nights and weekends.

For a full list of tasks and responsibilities, please refer to the position description attached to the advert on our careers site.

About You:
You will be an experienced Air Traffic Controller who places safety at the centre of your decision-making and is comfortable operating in a dynamic and complex traffic environment.

You will communicate clearly, work effectively with others and take ownership of your decisions. You will bring a collaborative approach to the team and be motivated to contribute not only operationally, but also to the ongoing improvement of the way we work.

Additionally, you will have:

• An Area Control Surveillance Rating
• A current Class 3 Medical that permits you to operate on the Area Enroute Surveillance sector
• The flexibility and capability to manage the diversity of traffic within Area Enroute airspace
• A willingness to positively contribute and add value to the wider team
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders
• A high level of accountability, sound judgement and commitment to safe operational outcomes.
  

An Area Control Procedural Rating would be advantageous. Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and general computing skills would also be beneficial.

To Apply:
If you’re keen to expand your career at a State-Owned Enterprise known for success and innovation, submit your application (CV and cover letter) through the Airways careers 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 others relevant to the role.

Application closing date is 04 November 2026.

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. We are proud to hold both Rainbow Tick and Gender Tick accreditations.

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