Aeronautical Capacity Planner

What you will be doing

It is an exciting time to join our Capacity and Analytics Team to help shape the future of Auckland Airport in this permanent role.

As the Aeronautical Capacity Planner, you will play an integral part in assisting Auckland Airport with forecasting future capacity needs through modelling which can range from the next IATA flying season to the next 5-10 years horizon, including capacity requirements during construction phasing. The capacity modelling coverage areas will include all in-terminal processes and airfield stands / aircraft parking facilities.

- Reconciliation and validation of aircraft movements and parking-related information, including daily aircraft parking data checks to support accurate monthly parking charges billing.

- Assist with the maintenance of capacity planning systems, including keeping business rules, planning assumptions and operational parameters accurate and up to date.

- Assist with the provision of data insights for capacity planning and optimisation workstreams, including the development and maintenance of reporting tools and Power BI dashboards.

- Support the Capacity team by performing capacity modelling, scenario assessment and analytics tasks across terminal, airfield, stands, bussing and check-in planning activities.

- Use advanced data analytics techniques, including data science methodologies, to research large operational datasets and produce meaningful insights for business decision-making.

- Support short-, medium- and long-term capacity modelling, including "what-if" scenarios for operational changes, construction phasing and future infrastructure planning.

- Assist with the preparation of clear capacity assessment reports, translating modelling outputs, assumptions and findings into practical recommendations for internal and external stakeholders.

- Work with internal teams, airlines, ground handlers, consultants and airport partners to support joined-up capacity planning across the airport ecosystem.

- Contribute to Auckland Airport's People First approach to health, safety and wellbeing by supporting safe, collaborative and well-informed planning practices.

What you'll bring to the role

At Auckland Airport, we are a busy hive of activity, and a lot of what we look for is how you would align with our AKL values All In | Tātou tatou - How we feel, Know How | Kōkiri Tahi - How we think and Let's Go | Karawhiua - How we act.

To ensure your success in this role, you will need:

- 2 years plus experience in planning, business analysis, stakeholder engagement and relationship management, leading projects and influencing key business decisions.

- Experience in operating in a complex multi-stakeholder environment.

- Strong results orientation with a track record of achieving superior results.

- Well-developed skills as a team contributor, with demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across functional lines.

- Excellent relationship-building skills at all levels of the organisation and externally.

- Ability to learn a new discipline quickly and apply it competently across the role accountabilities.

From the arrival of the Tainui Waka into the Manukau Harbour, Auckland Airport has always been a place of journeys. We stand proudly as the gateway to Aotearoa, welcoming travellers beginning their journeys, farewelling Kiwis to new destinations, connecting businesses and workers to new opportunities, and celebrating partners and investors who back us along the way. We have ambitions to be a global hub and a comprehensive development programme to deliver this vision.

With so many moving parts to keep the airport precinct running, it's our collaboration and passion that keeps everything together. This is what our culture and heritage have been built on. When you work with us, you'll share our ambition to be a great New Zealand business, and one that's making a strong contribution to the wellbeing of our communities and economy.

E mahi ana mātou mō Aotearoa. We are working for New Zealand.

Auckland Airport is more than just a business. It's a truly unique place with an important role to play in New Zealand's recovery. Together we're its custodians, knowing that the work we do has the power to create positive change for our customers, the community, the environment and for the prosperity of Aotearoa. We're all about creating a sense of place where everyone can thrive, and one where others aspire to work. We're a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome people from all walks of life.

Whiria te tangata. Our values weave us together. They're what we stand for, who we are and how we act.

Apply today

It's our collaboration and passion that keep everything together. This is what our culture and heritage have been built on. When you work with us, you'll share our ambition to be a great New Zealand business, and one that's making a strong contribution to the wellbeing of our communities and economy.

If this role sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. Click the "Apply" button now.

Please note that applications will be reviewed continuously throughout the recruitment period, and appointments may be made before the official closing date of the advert.

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