Air Traffic Controller | Nelson Tower

• Provide safety and efficiency for New Zealand skies
• Previous Air Traffic Control experience essential
• Current operational Controllers will be given preference

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 Role:
As the sole provider of air traffic control services in New Zealand (and its surrounding international airspace), Airways has an important role to ensure it provides safe, efficient and undisrupted access to airspace for all those with a right and need to use it. 

We are seeking a top-class Air Traffic Controller for a 9-month fixed-term position. This role offers an exciting opportunity to enhance your skills and capabilities while working within a dynamic and supportive team environment.

About You:
To successfully fulfil the requirements of this role you will possess the following qualifications and attributes: 

• Air Traffic Control Licence with an Aerodrome Control and Procedural Approach rating/validations
• Proven track record of safe operational performance
• Excellent work ethic and positive attitude towards the job, your team and the organisation
• Good interpersonal and team skills
• Consistently demonstrate behaviours that reflect the Airways values.
• Preference will be given to ATCOs holding a previous Nelson Tower Rating

To Apply:
If you are looking for the opportunity to make your next move as a Controller, we would like to hear from you! Please submit your application (CV and Cover Letter) via the job advertisement.

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 drug and alcohol screening, a criminal conviction check and reference checks.

Application closing date 11 October 2024.

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 currently hold the Rainbow Tick and NQTick (neurodiversity) and are working towards Gender Tick. We make our recruitment decisions based on the best candidate for the job and therefore encourage applications from diverse candidates.