Queenstown Airport – Queenstown, South Island
Queenstown Airport Emergency Services (AES) are seeking people to take part in a recruitment day with our Firefighting team.
Selected applicants will be invited to see what we do in our daily operations, take part in a fitness test and beep test, as well as some basic firefighting and team building tasks. We will be looking to expand our team at the beginning of 2025, with interviews taking place in early December.
Please note, the ability to work comfortably in high stress conditions, confined spaces and at heights is a compulsory requirement.
As a Firefighter, you are required to respond to all duties necessary for the continued safe and effective operation of the airport including, emergency and medical responses, airfield communications and maintenance, pest control, passenger facilitation, public relations and general administration.
Our unit works on a current rotating roster of 3 days on, 3 days off (public holidays and weekends included). This role is multi-faceted, and as such encompasses duties both in emergency services as well as daily compliance and operations.
Whilst previous firefighting experience is welcomed, it is not a requirement for this role. We welcome, and encourage, a wide range of skills, background work and life experience to apply.
Any successful expressions of interest following the practical assessment day, and once Firefighter positions become available, will be invited for an interview and beep test.
Our vision is to be an innovative airport that people love to travel through, and our community takes pride in. If you are looking to join an exciting and high-performing team, then we look forward to hearing from you.
To hit the ground running you'll need…
A pro-active, can-do attitude with a calm and affable personality
Customer, team and safety focus
Enjoy a changing dynamic of demands that vary throughout the day
Collaborative and flexible approach to teamwork
Demonstrate a calm and collected demeanor during periods of high stress
Logical approach to finding solutions
Why work for us?
Competitive salary package
Health insurance through Southern Cross
OCP - counselling program
Day off for your birthday
Long service recognition (5, 10 & 15 years)
Team events every 6 weeks, company wide events 3 times a year
Opportunities to volunteer for community activities and events
QAC is a Gold Pride Pledge Supporter
Live and work in the adventure capital of New Zealand
To be suitable for this role
Be physically fit and healthy, if you are successful you will be required to pass a minimum standard on a Beep test (8.5) and a firefighter fitness test
Have great people and customer service skills, being able to communicate calmly and effectively in a wide variety of situations
Previous experience is a positive, however it is not a requirement as a full training program is provided for new recruits
You will need
NZ residency/citizenship or a valid NZ work visa
To be able to pass Ministry of Justice, security checks and a pre-employment drug and alcohol test
A full and clean drivers license
Queenstown Airport is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage all suitable applicants to apply, we look forward to hearing from you!
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