Oceanic Systems Team Leader

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 Technology business unit is responsible for the effective delivery, management and services of all technology disciplines within the air navigation services environment – engineering design, software design and development, technology architecture and infrastructure, asset management, installation and maintenance, technical training, workload planning, maintenance program development, project management, and logistics support.

The Air Traffic Services Development (ATSD) unit provides safe and reliable Air Traffic Management (ATM) systems to our Service Delivery group. ATSD provides enhancement and problem fixing capability as well as operational support and adaptation.

The Oceanic Systems Team Leader has seven peers and eight direct reports.

About the Role:
With the current incumbent taking up another role within Airways, we have an opportunity for someone to step into the role of Oceanic Systems Team Leader on full-time permanent basis in Auckland.

Our Auckland team are based at and opposite The Quad (Leonard Isitt Drive, Auckland Airport) which is within walking distance from Countdown, Chemist Warehouse, Jetts Fitness, cafes, take-away shops, and restaurants.

Reporting to the Air Traffic Services Development Manager, you’ll lead (and manage) the requirements and acceptance testing for the Oceanic ATS operational systems to optimise system service delivery so that it reflects the changing needs of customers and staff. With the help of your team, you will assist with finding and assessing issues with the system and deploying releases into the live operational environment. Additionally, you’ll fulfil operational people leadership tasks, leading your team of direct reports to success.

You’ll maintain an overview of current Communication, Navigation & Surveillance (CNS)/Air Traffic Management (ATM) system developments in the international aviation community – to enable you to anticipate and evaluate enhancements for Airways’ Oceanic Control System (OCS) and identify opportunities.

For a full list of tasks and responsibilities, please refer to the position description.

About You:
For success you’ll have worked in a complex environment, working with diverse teams and stakeholders to align objectives and drive successful outcomes.

Furthermore, you will hold:

• Experience in system development (5+ years) in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• A continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to identify and implement process and system enhancements.
• Understanding of risk assessment and financial awareness.
• Confidence needed to interact with both internal and external customers.
• Motivation to learn and seek out the information needed to ensure you, and your team deliver at the highest quality and standard.
  

Beneficial:

• Experience leading technical, high performing teams in a unionised environment. 
• Oceanic ATC rating.
• Good working knowledge of OCS and Oceanic procedures.
• Understanding of regulatory environments, New Zealand and international.
• Knowledge of project management frameworks.
  

About Our Offering:
Airways offers a competitive package inclusive of a solid base salary and a generous superannuation scheme with employer contributions of up to 11% of earnings (T&Cs). Additionally, we offer five (5) weeks annual leave, vast learning and career progression opportunities.

Airways is a great place to work, with an international reputation for innovation and success. You'll work with some of the most experienced, talented, and dedicated people in the industry.

To Apply:
If you are ready to stretch yourself and assist Airways in building the aviation environment of the future, submit your application (CV and cover letter) via the Airways careers site 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 related checks.

Application closing date is Friday, 4 April 2025.

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.