Air Traffic Controller | Oceanic and Area Control Surveillance

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:
To ensure the safe, customer focused efficient and cost-effective delivery of Air Navigation Services throughout New Zealand’s Flight Information Region.

To provide safe and efficient Area Control Surveillance services to Airways customers. To enhance the productivity and job satisfaction of all members of the team, and the Tower operation as a whole, by contributing positively to the ongoing development of procedures, systems, and work practices.

Area Surveillance sectors are a 24 hour, 7 days a week, shift working roster which is based on four days on, two days off rotating pattern with average of approximately 35 hours of work per week.

Airways is an NZ Immigration Accredited Employer. The base salary range sits between $114,633 – $167,814 and will be based off previous experience. Additional roster allowances and superannuation will be offered on top of base salary and are subject to change from time to time, depending on the roster construct, and duties undertaken. These allowances and superannuation contributions may take the total package to between $169,233 – $247,749 (current at time of publication).

If you are a demonstrated top-class Controller who is keen to develop your skills and capabilities while working in an exciting and dynamic team environment, then read on.

We are seeking experienced Area Control Surveillance Controllers to join us on our Oceanic based sectors in Auckland.

About You:
To be successful in the role, you will have:

• Air Traffic Control Licence with Area Control Surveillance (an Area Control Procedural Rating will also be required for our Oceanic sectors).
• 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.
• Excellent attention to detail and proven ability to problem-solves.
• 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.

You should also note: 

• Preference will be given to applicants who hold or have previously held a New Zealand CAR Part 65 Air Traffic Controller Licence (or Australian equivalent) with Area Control Surveillance Rating/validation (and, if required by the specific sector an Area Control Procedural Rating).

To Apply:
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of Airways working in our air traffic services team.

This role will require the successful candidate to undergo pre-employment background checks including drug and alcohol screening, criminal conviction check etc.

Please submit your application (CV and Cover Letter) via the job advertisement.

Application closing date is Sunday, 15 February 2026

Please note: We will review applications as they are received.

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.