Mo te tunga | About the role You will be a valued and integral part of the team, providing continuing airworthiness management functions for King Air KA350, T-6C Texan II and all NZDF Uninhabited Aircraft Systems. The main responsibilities of this role include: * Monitoring maintenance activities and checking records are current and accurate. * Ensuring all maintenance work is compliant with NZDF policy and airworthiness regulations. * Monitoring Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) records of aircraft work packages for scheduled and unscheduled servicing. * Reviewing and analysing data, audit and report on airworthiness compliance and configuration control. * Providing technical advice and support to key stakeholders including continuous improvement recommendations to leadership/command. The location of work for this role is RNZAF Base Ohakea. Once you have completed the relevant training and are up to speed, flexible working options can be discussed. Please Note: The formal title for this role within NZDF is Civilian Aircraft Airworthiness Compliance 1. Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and Experience Our ideal candidate will have proven experience within the aviation engineering industry. You will be able to demonstrate the following: * Strong understanding of continuing airworthiness management functions and aircraft configuration management. * At least 5 years of experience with aeronautical maintenance activities as a technician, supervisor, Flight Line Management or similar technical airworthiness support role. * Effective communication and relationship management skills. * Computer savvy: competent in the MS Office Suite along with CMMS applications, and able to pick up new technology quickly. Nou te rourou | What's in it for you Your skills and dedication deserve recognition, and NZDF delivers with competitive pay matched to your experience. But that's just the beginning – safeguard your loved ones with a fully funded life cover of up to $300,000 and critical illness protection. Other benefits include discounted additional insurances, free will services and savings schemes for the Defence community. Get expert financial guidance and mortgage broker services. Find all our benefits and more on the Force 4 Families website. NZDF champions diversity and inclusivity, valuing every member and fuelling their success. We embrace uniqueness, understanding that diverse teams drive creativity, innovation, and excellence. With an open door to all – irrespective of gender, ethnicity, ability, age, or family dynamics – NZDF offers a flexible, empowering work environment. We're recognised for our efforts; being Rainbow Tick Certified, holding a Gender Tick Advanced Accreditation. Join us in shaping a brighter future, where everyone thrives. Me pehea te tuku tono | How to Apply Applications close on Thursday 18 April 2024. Use the links on this page where you'll be directed to the Defence Careers website. Please Note: * All applications must be made online, via the Defence Careers website. Each listing contains the Position Description and a Contact Us option for any queries or technical issues. * Your cover letter will be a key part of our selection process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key activities outlined in the Advert and Position Description. * Applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug-screening test prior to any offer of employment being made. NZDF Employees/Members – please apply internally via the HR Toolkit; this will ensure that you are visible as an internal candidate. NZDF Contractors – please apply via the Defence Careers website. NZDF Reserves – please apply via the Defence Careers website if you cannot access the HR Toolkit. Please note: Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand (NZ) and be able to obtain and maintain the required level of NZ Government security clearance for the position applied for. The minimum citizenship and residency criteria for security clearances to be granted by the NZ Defence Force are as follows: Low level Security Clearance * most preferably a NZ citizen, who has resided in this country continuously for at least the last five years, OR * is a citizen of, and/or has resided continuously in one or more of the following countries for the last five years: either Australia, Canada, NZ, the United Kingdom (UK) or the United States of America (USA); and has a background history that is verifiable and can be assessed as appropriate by the NZ Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) towards a recommendation of suitability for a security clearance at this level. If you do not meet these minimum criteria, we will not be able to accept your application.
