Load Assistants - Queenstown Station

Load Assistant 

Queenstown Airport 

$26.47 per hour | Fixed term 

Frontline Aviation Security role with full training provided and long term career opportunities available. 

The Aviation Security Service currently has fixed term, part-time opportunities available for Load Assistants based at Queenstown Airport with full training provided – no experience required! 

About the role  

As a Load Assistant you will be responsible for greeting passengers and preparing them for pre-flight screening at Queenstown Airport’s International and Domestic screening points. We have multiple fixed term, part-time positions available from mid-June 2024 for a 12 month period. For these roles, we are requiring a workforce that is available 9.30am to 4.30pm across 7 days a week.  Our preferred option would see you working 6 days on/3 days off, however we may be able to consider variations to this roster depending on your availability. 

Why join us? 

When you join us as a Load Assistant, you will be provided with a uniform, 5 days of paid comprehensive training before you start, ongoing support, and a competitive hourly rate of $26.47.  

We invest in our people by supporting growth and development within the organisation. We also support career progression so it will be a great opportunity for you to progress into an Aviation Security Officer role, or another role within the wider Civil Aviation Authority. To check out all our benefits and entry requirements, click on the link below. 
  

Aviation security careers | aviation.govt.nz 

About you 

We are looking for people who want to contribute to keeping the skies of Aotearoa New Zealand safe and secure. To be successful in this role, you should be able to engage with a broad range of people, keep calm when things get busy, and have clear verbal communication skills. Ideally, you will have prior customer service experience, but this is not essential.  

What do you need? 

To be considered for this role, you must have the following: 

• New Zealand/ Australian citizenship or New Zealand residency 
• Be able to manage your own transportation to and from work (on-time).  
• Willing to comply with all required Health and Safety procedures. 
• Preferably able to work a shift pattern of 6 days on and 3 days off 
• Preferably be available to work during the weekend. 

Important notes: 

Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete pre-employment screening including police vetting. 

Due to the requirements of the role those with serious criminal convictions will not be considered. 

About us 

Aviation Security Service (AvSec) is the Government provider of Aviation security in Aotearoa New Zealand, operating at our six major airports: Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Queenstown, Dunedin, and Invercargill. 

As a safety regulator, the Civil Aviation Authority exists to enable safe flight for social connections, and economic benefit for New Zealand. We believe in keeping people safe and secure in the air, enabling participation in the aviation system, and making a difference to New Zealand aviation. We achieve this through regulatory oversight of the aviation industry and frontline security at our airports. 

If this sounds like you, apply now with your CV and cover letter, outlining your availability. The Authority embraces diversity and is committed to providing an inclusive environment where our people feel respected, safe, and valued for their unique contribution. 

If you have any questions about this role, please contact recruitment@avsec.govt.nz.   

Applications close on Wednesday 08/05/2024.