Air Traffic Services Operations Administrator

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 an ATS Operations Administrator, you’ll provide high-quality administrative and coordination support across our Air Traffic Services teams in Christchurch. This is a varied role where you’ll help keep day-to-day operations running smoothly, supporting everything from travel, onboarding and meeting coordination through to rosters, training administration, documentation, facilities and assurance activities.

You’ll work closely with managers, Team Leaders and people across ATS, often balancing several priorities at once. You’ll also become a key point of knowledge for administrative systems and processes, providing practical support and helping ensure information, records and operational requirements are accurate and up to date.

About You:
You’ll be a proactive and highly organised administrator who enjoys being the person others can rely on to keep things moving. You’ll be comfortable managing competing priorities, using your initiative and adapting when requirements change, while maintaining a strong eye for detail and quality.

You’ll bring strong communication and interpersonal skills and be confident working with a wide range of people and stakeholders. Advanced capability across Microsoft Office applications, along with proven experience in administration, prioritisation and implementing effective administrative systems, will be important. Experience within aviation, engineering or another technology-based environment would be an advantage, but isn’t essential

Most importantly, you’ll be a collaborative team player who takes pride in delivering excellent support, builds positive working relationships and approaches your work with a strong customer and safety focus.

To Apply:
If you are an organised and proactive administrator who enjoys working in a busy, operational environment, we would love 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.

Application closing date is 16 September 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 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.  

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