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 

SUSTAINABILITY MANAGER – PARENTAL LEAVE COVER

The Position: 

We are looking for a part-time Sustainability Manager (20 hours per week) to join us on a 12-month fixed-term parental leave contract. This role is a focused component of our existing Sustainability Manager position, with a primary emphasis on data collection and reporting. 

You’ll be a specialist with a keen eye for detail and the ability to translate stats into meaningful stories. As part of the Sustainability & Corporate Affairs team, you’ll play an integral role in supporting the delivery and reporting of our Sustainability Strategy and decarbonisation goals during this parental leave period. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead the annual carbon audit process and the company’s Airport Carbon Accreditation in FY26, including monitoring performance throughout the year, and preparing for the audit in Q1 FY27. 
• Lead the collection of data and insights, and reporting against the company’s sustainability targets and commitments.  
• Assist with the coordination of year-end reporting, including climate-related disclosures and sustainability reporting.  
• To support the ongoing refinement and implementation of QAC’s Sustainability Strategy Support the Sustainability & Corporate Affairs team produces high-quality, effective and timely internal and external communications and reports on sustainability initiatives and performance.     

Your Skills and Experience: 

• Solid experience (more than 5 years) in corporate ESG/sustainability reporting and data analysis (or similar relevant experience).  
• Proven experience in collecting data, interpreting complex data sets, strategic analysis and reporting.  
• Proven track record in building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.  
• Ability to think strategically and identify practical solutions to complex problems.  
• High level of initiative and accountability in making things happen.  
• Actively and independently managing own workload and proactively identifying priority areas.  
• Collaborative and flexible approach. 
• An uncompromising approach to Health and Safety.  

Applicants for this position must have New Zealand residency or a valid New Zealand work visa. Queenstown Airport is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply.

Apply now, or for a confidential conversation or a copy of the position description, please don't hesitate to contact recruitment@queenstownairport.co.nz. Applications close Friday, 25 July 2025.