Careers with Queenstown Airport

Queenstown Airport proudly connects our home with the rest of Aotearoa New Zealand and the world. We operate world-class infrastructure, provide strong aviation networks, and strive to deliver a great customer experiences beyond our customers' and communities expectations.

Our vision is to be an airport that people love to travel through and our community takes pride in.

The ZQN Community includes:

Airport management company: Queenstown Airport Corporation (QAC)

Border protection agencies: NZ Customs Service, Biosecurity New Zealand (Ministry for Primary Industries) and Immigration New Zealand

Security: Aviation Security Services, NZ Police (airport unit)

Aviation: Airways New Zealand (Air Traffic Control), commercial airlines, general aviation, ground handlers

Tenancies: Retailers, food & beverage providers, rental car agencies

Why join the Queenstown Airport team?

Reward & Recognition

• We pay all permanent, fulltime staff members at least the living wage. 
• We'll match your KiwiSaver contributions up to 4%.
• We run a peer recognition programme.
• We reward long service.

We have an awesome Wellbeing Programme

• You'll have access to annual health checks, flu vaccinations, and health insurance through Southern Cross.
• We'll contribute financially to wellness activities such as gym memberships and event entries.
• We hold regular team hui and opportunities to socialise with your colleagues.

We encourage you to keep learning

You'll have plenty of opportunities to learn new things and develop new skills.

We celebrate your birthday

You'll get an extra day off on your birthday on us!

We support our community

You'll be able to volunteer for community activities and events such as Whakatipu Reforestation Trust planting days.

Current vacancies

We're always interested to hear from people who would like to start or broaden their career in aviation - even if we do not have a current vacancy listed here. 
Email our HR team: recruitment@queenstownairport.co.nz