Senior Airport Lead

2 weeks ago

Christchurch, New Zealand Cathay Pacific Full time

Cathay Pacific
- Airport & Cargo Operations
- Airport Service Delivery Department
- Temporary ( 1year)
- Christchurch, New Zealand
- Application deadline: 14 Sep 2025

**Company Description**:
Let your passion fly

Cathay Pacific is one of the world’s leading airline flying to destinations in Asia, Europe, North America and the Middle East via our home market, Hong Kong. We are known for our award-winning service, modern fleet, comfortable cabins and our great Business Class Lounges. We are on a mission to inspire travelers and be their gateway to experiencing the world.

Join us and discover just how far you can go

**Role Introduction**:
We have a **6 month fixed-term (32 hours per wee**k) position in **Christchurch** Airport for a Senior Airport Lead.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Manage and oversee the Ground Handling Agent (GHA) team dedicated to Cathay flight operations, including conducting flight briefings, and building a motivated and positive team culture
- Ensure employees and GHA are equipped with the product knowledge, skills and training to provide the highest possible quality of experience for our customers across all touch points
- Rigorously execute corporate safety, security and quality policies to ensure the station, employees and suppliers are fully compliant with all regulatory requirements and quality standards
- Promoting and developing a culture of zero tolerance on safety and security incidents
- Lead and motivate team on the shift to meet customer service and OTP targets
- Continuously drive improvement in operational performance, effectiveness and productivity
- Proactively prevent and manage flight disruptions and irregularities
- Support and carry out station administration duties as required

**Requirements**:

- At least 2 years customer service experience, preferably in airlines or airport services
- Demonstrable ability to work independently with good decision making skills
- Self-motivated, builds constructive and effective working relationships
- Strong customer service mentality with superior interpersonal and communication skills
- Proven experience in motivating, coaching and developing team members
- Capability to plan and prioritise a high volume of workload
- Self-motivated, reliable and committed leader who enjoys teamwork

**Benefits**:

- Be part of the Cathay Pacific family and join a dynamic team culture working for one of the world’s Top 10 Global Airlines
- Make the most of your leave and take advantage of travel industry discounts including airfares, hotels, tours and car hire
- Enjoy Health benefits with 50% company subsidised private health insurance premiums
- Fly high with career development opportunities to diversify your skills and experience within the Cathay Pacific family

**Personal & Application Information**:
You must have New Zealand work rights and be in New Zealand to apply. We will not be sponsoring any work visas.
- Cathay Pacific Airways is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status_.

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