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Aviation Security Officer

2 months ago

Manukau, Auckland, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
The Civil Aviation Authority and the Aviation Security Service offer distinctively different career opportunities and embrace diverse talent. All jobs at the Authority contribute to ensuring safe and secure skies to help New Zealand fly.


The Civil Aviation Authority is the regulatory arm of our organisation and the Aviation Security Service is the nationwide provider for aviation security.

Aviation Security Officer
Aviation Security Service | Auckland Airport
$70,084 per annum | Full-Time

We have multiple vacancies for great people to join us to become Aviation Security Officers in our Auckland team and continue keeping New Zealand's skies safe and secure.

Why join us?
Aviation Security Officers have a starting base-salary of $70,084 per annum (pro-rated where hours are part-time).

In addition to 20 days of annual leave and 12 days sick leave per annum, our Aviation Security Officers are entitled to shift workers leave, AvSec holiday leave, excellent training and free parking and full uniform etc.

We invest in our people by supporting growth and development within the organisation.

To support the health and wellbeing of our employees we offer flu vaccinations, shoe allowance, contribution towards orthotics, annual eye tests and contribution towards corrective eyewear if required.

About you

We are looking for people who want to contribute to keeping the skies of Aotearoa New Zealand safe and secure.

Our people enjoy working on their feet in a job that has variety and are able to communicate with people from all walks of life.

You will need to be a problem solver, have good situational awareness and excellent time management skills.
What do you need?
To be considered for a career with AvSec, you must have the following:

  • New Zealand/Australian citizenship or New Zealand residency
  • A full clean New Zealand driver's licence
  • Willing to comply with all required Health and Safety procedures
  • Medically and physically fit, and willing to undertake a medical assessment by a licensed practitioner
  • Able to work a shift pattern of 6 days on and 3 days off this includes a variety of morning, late and night shift start times About the role


Aviation Security Officers are required to undertake a paid training course, working 8.5 hours a day upon starting their role.

This training is classroom-based and will be completed over six weeks.

This will require you to attend some classroom-based courses located in either Christchurch or Auckland, as well as on-job experience in our operation.

Once you have completed this training, you will obtain a NZQA Level 4 qualification and ongoing development opportunities are offered.

Once signed-off as fully competent in the role, Aviation Security Officers have the following responsibilities:

  • Carry out pre-flight security screening and hold baggage screening of departing passengers and their baggage.
  • Use a variety of equipment and processes to ensure safety within the aerodrome is not compromised.
  • Perform mobile, foot and static patrols in assigned areas.
  • Carry out checks to ensure ID cards are displayed appropriately in security areas.
  • Prevent breaches of aviation security and safety in the area assigned

Important notes:

  • Due to the requirements of the role those with colour vision deficiencies, recent serious injuries or criminal convictions will not be considered
  • Due to the intensive training requirements and operational demands of this role, longer periods of leave requests during the initial training schedule (approximately 34 months from start date) are unlikely to be approved. Any leave requests after the initial training schedule must be discussed with your Operations Manager at the time of appointment to the role
Applications close at 11:59 pm on Sunday, 4 June 2023.

We are looking for people who want to contribute to keeping the skies of Aotearoa New Zealand safe and secure.

Our people enjoy working on their feet in a job that has variety and are able to communicate with people from all walks of life.

You will need to be a problem solver, have good situational awareness and excellent time management skills.

Great salary and benefits

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