Workforce Coordinator

Job Description

Kia ora!

Make a real impact on how the Air New Zealand operation runs day to day by ensuring our people are exactly where they need to be. As a Workforce Coordinator, your work will shape operational performance, support a positive team experience, and help deliver reliable outcomes for our customers across the network.

At Air New Zealand, we connect friends and whānau across Aotearoa and the world, with every journey supported by a well-coordinated operation behind the scenes. As part of our operations team, you will work in a complex environment where attention to detail and confident, real-time decision making truly matter.

About the role

• Coordinate daily workforce schedules to ensure optimal coverage across operational areas
• Monitor real-time staffing levels and make adjustments to minimise disruption and maintain service standards
• Collaborate with leaders to forecast staffing needs and improve workforce planning accuracy
• Analyse workforce data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for efficiency gains
• Support contingency planning to respond to operational changes, disruptions, or peak demand
• Build strong relationships with frontline teams to enable smooth communication and execution

What you’ll bring

• Experience in workforce coordination, rostering, or operational planning, ideally in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions quickly
• Excellent communication skills, with confidence working across multiple stakeholders
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities under pressure
• Proficiency with workforce management systems or similar tools
• A curious and proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and team success

What’s in it for you
We want our people to live their best lives and access great benefits that support their lives outside work.

• Discounted staff travel for you, your whānau, and friends across Air New Zealand and partner airlines
• FlexiLeave, giving you the option to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave each year
• Koruhealth medical cover and access to discounted health insurance for you and your family
• A strong focus on learning and development, helping you grow your career and capability
• Access to a wide range of work perks, including discounts on hotels, retail, insurance, and more

Ready for take-off?
Bring your coordination skills, curiosity, and drive to a role where your impact is seen every day. Join a team that keeps our operation moving and take the next step in your career with Air New Zealand.

Applications close Wednesday 27 May 2026.

Additional Information

At Air New Zealand, we are proudly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and believe in creating a truly inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves and thrive. Our people are our greatest asset – because while everything else we do in our operation can be replicated by our competitors, it is our people that truly set us apart. We are firm believers in celebrating the differences and diversity of thought our people bring to their roles.

Whāia te pae tawhiti kia tata. Ko te pae tata whakamaua, kia tina.

"Seek to bring distant horizons closer. Once near, seize them and make them your reality."