Compliance And Assurance Manager

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Are you passionate about driving compliance, safety, and operational excellence?

Due to an internal promotion, we have a permanent opportunity for a Compliance and Assurance Manager and play a pivotal role in shaping a safer, more compliant, and forward-thinking airline.

Working within the Supply Chain Performance team, you will work closely with Operational, Health & Safety and Risk and Audit teams to provide specialist advice to Supply Chain leaders on implementation of compliance strategies and improvements to achieve best practice for safe and compliant operations, effective management of health, safety, operational risk across the organisations, improved safety culture and ensure compliance with all regulatory and legislative requirements.

How you'll make an impact

Drive the adoption and maturity of Safety Management Systems (SMS) through strategic guidance and impactful coaching

Provide specialist operational health, safety, and wellbeing advice to ensure best practice management of risks across our business

Lead Supply Chain compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements including IOSA, IATA, CAA, ESG, and Health & Safety standards

Oversee comprehensive audits across Supply Chain, addressing environmental, ethical, and labour practices

Develop and maintain effective compliance assurance programmes and processes, guiding continuous improvement

Facilitate incident and accident investigations, ensuring robust analysis and follow-through on corrective actions

What you'll bring

Safety Management System (SMS) related experience and regulatory compliance experience

Proven skills delivering Safety and / or Operational Risk programmes

Experience in the aviation industry in either a compliance and / or safety role is preferred

Advanced analytical and audit skills, capable of managing audit programmes and delivering data-driven insights

Ability to interpret complex regulations and translate them into practical, compliant operational policies

Excellent communication, facilitation, and influencing skills to drive change and ensure adoption of best practices

It would be desirable to understand EPA and ESG Legislation & Compliance and End-to-End Supply Chain

What we can offer you

Generous Staff Travel discounts on Air New Zealand flights and standby access on other international airlines for you and your whanau

FlexiLeave, giving you the option to purchase up to four extra weeks off per year

Life insurance coverage and access to discounted rates for additional insurance options

Medical expense cover through Koruhealth and discounted private medical insurance with Southern Cross

A learning culture with ample growth opportunities and on-the-job development

Your journey starts here

If you're ready to make your mark in an innovative airline committed to excellence, safety, and continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply.

Applications close – 23rd November

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.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Supply Chain

Industries

Airlines and Aviation

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