Aviation Security Officer, Wellington Airport
3 months ago
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.
This vacancy relates to frontline roles within Aviation Security at the Civil Aviation Authority.
New Zealand is experiencing a surge in travel, making this the perfect time to become an Aviation Security Officer (ASO). We have several permanent fulltime positions available for our upcoming training intake in late November 2024.
What You’ll Do
As an ASO, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the safety and security of our airports. Your responsibilities will include:
- Conducting pre-flight and baggage security screenings for departing passengers.
- Utilising specialist equipment and processes to maintain aerodrome safety.
- Performing mobile, foot, and static patrols in designated areas.
- Checking ID cards are displayed appropriately in security areas.
- Preventing breaches of aviation security and safety You’ll receive a comprehensive 9-week classroom-based and on the job training programme, including 3 weeks in Christchurch, where you’ll get paid to learn and earn a NZQA Level 4 qualification.
Why Work With Us?
- Competitive Salary: Start with a base salary of $72,187 per annum, with regular performance reviews. You can progress incrementally up to $85,501 per annum as you develop your experience and skills.
- Career progression and long service leave and awards.
- Discounts on medical insurance with Southern Cross.
- Vision and orthotic assistance.
- Voluntary wellness health checks, including flu vaccinations.
- We match up to 4% KiwiSaver.
- Free parking and full uniform provided.
- 20 days of annual leave, along with shift workers and AvSec holiday leave.
- Rostered shifts allowing you to have better work/life balance About You
We’re looking for individuals who are passionate about keeping Aotearoa's skies safe. Our people enjoy working in a job that has variety and can communicate with people from all walks of life. You will bring:
- Effective problem-solving abilities.
- The ability to engage with people and deescalate challenging interactions.
- Good situational awareness.
- Excellent time management skills and flexibility To join our team, you need to meet the following criteria:
- NZ/Australian citizenship or NZ residency.
- Be medically fit and willing to undergo a medical assessment.
- Have a full, clean NZ driver’s license.
- Be flexible to work a rostered shift pattern of 6 days on, 3 days off (including early mornings, late nights, weekends and public holidays)
- Be available for an in-person assessment centre and interview in mid
- October. To check out all our benefits and entry requirements, click on the link here.
Please note, due to the requirements of the role those with colour vision deficiencies, recent serious injuries or criminal convictions will not be considered.
About Us
At the Civil Aviation Authority, we are responsible for establishing civil aviation safety and security standards in Aotearoa New Zealand to keep our skies safe and secure. We achieve this through regulatory oversight of the aviation industry and frontline security at our airports via the Aviation Security Service group.
We take pride in being flexible and efficient, always adapting to meet the evolving aviation and security needs of Aotearoa New Zealand and the rest of the world. We understand that the future may look different from today, both for the aviation industry and our organisation as a Crown entity. As such, we are committed to embracing progressive change and continuously improving our systems, practices, and design to stay ahead.
Our Values - Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Transparency, and Collaboration - represent the standards of behaviour we uphold and guide how we work at the Authority. We embrace diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive environment where our people feel respected, safe, and valued for their unique contributions. We recognise that our people drive our success.
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