Aviation Security Officer – Queenstown – Queenstown, Otago

Aviation Security Officer – Queenstown Airport

People are at the heart of everything we do. Join us to contribute to safe and secure skies to help New Zealand fly.

About Us

The Aviation Security Service (Avsec) is the Government provider of aviation security in New Zealand, operating at our six major airports: Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Queenstown, Dunedin and Invercargill. Our Aviation Security Officers are supported by a range of other team members – from Intelligence Analysts to IT and HR professionals, and business leaders. Ultimately our goal is to ensure the flying public are safe.

Despite the current limitations on international travel as a result of COVID-19, New Zealand is enjoying a steady domestic travel market and preparing for the reintroduction of travel from Australia. In response to this our team needs to expand. We are looking for part-time Aviation Security Officers to join our Queenstown team and work minimum 7 hours per day.

Benefits of this role

• Starting rate $29.90 hour

• Beat the crowds with 6 days on, 3 day off work roster, 7hrs minimum per day

• Excellent training and benefits

• Extra 8 Days+ Leave days per annum

• Health and Wellness benefits

Key responsibilities

• We are responsible for departure screening of domestic and international passengers, luggage, cargo, staff, goods and services.

• We carry out perimeter patrols at all security designated airports and intercept people who are unlawfully within in security areas.

• We screen airport workers with access to, and within, security enhanced areas at airports.

• We manage and issue Airport Identity Cards.

• We provide escort services to vehicles (e.g. police cars, ambulances) needing to drive in restricted areas of airports.

What’s next?

Please apply if you want to start an exciting and rewarding aviation career and you meet the following pre-requisites:

• Must have had full Covid-19 vaccination (including booster) and be willing to have regular tests if required for their own health; and the health, safety and wellbeing of colleagues, friends, family and the wider community.

• Must be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident;

• Must have a full clean driver’s licence;

• Must be medically and physically fit;

• Must be willing to undertake full Police/Ministry of Justice vetting checks with no criminal convictions;

• Be available to attend 4 weeks training course in Auckland or Christchurch training centre.

Important notes:

Due to the requirements of the position colour deficient individuals are not able to be considered.

Shortlisted candidates will need to be available for a 3-hour assessment centre during this week commencing 28 March 2022.

As this is a part-time role, successful candidates will be required to work a minimum of 7 hours for each day of their six-day shift cycle. As the hours for this role are determined by the operational demands such as flight schedules at each station, start times across the six-day shift cycle will vary.

Successful candidates will be required to undertake a paid 4-week training course working 8.5 hours a day upon starting their role.

Check out the job description here and a video of our role here

The Authority embraces diversity and is committed to an inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone is valued for their unique contribution. Applicants who have applied in the last 12 months need not apply.

Applications close: Sunday 20 March 2022.