AI & Automation Specialist

The Opportunity

Christchurch Airport is on a mission to unlock value by embedding AI and intelligent automation into the way we work. We’re looking for an AI and Automation Specialist to design and deliver smart, practical solutions that improve productivity, reduce manual effort, and enhance digital capability across our teams.

This role is about turning ideas into action—building with tools like Custom GPTs, Microsoft Copilot Studio, and low / no-code automation platforms —to help people work smarter and focus on what matters most.

What You’ll Do

• Work from a prioritised backlog to scope, validate, and deliver high-value AI and automation opportunities
• Design and build intelligent workflows, apps, and automations that streamline processes and remove repetitive tasks
• Create and deploy Custom GPTs, Copilot Studio apps, and 365-based solutions across our ecosystem
• Pilot, test, and iterate solutions to ensure usability, adoption, and real impact
• Coach and enable teams to safely and confidently use AI in their daily work
• Translate complex technical workflows into clear, accessible business language
• Track adoption and impact, ensuring solutions deliver measurable value

Who You Are

What You Bring

Why Join Us?

At Christchurch Airport, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking team that embraces innovation and is deeply committed to our people, community, and the environment. We look after each other, work stronger together, and take pride in making a positive difference.

You will enjoy working in a unique and fast-paced environment, with benefits including free medical insurance, a wellbeing programme, learning and development opportunities, staff discounts, and more.

We are proud to be on a journey towards a more sustainable and connected future – and we’d love you to join us.

And yes, we used AI to help us write this job ad. If you use AI to craft your application and it wows us (or even teaches us something new), we'll count that as a win already.

If you’re ready to make a real impact, we encourage you to apply today. Applications close on 8 September , though we may close earlier if suitable candidates are found.

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