Airport Fire Fighter

Join a team that keeps people safe and the airport moving.

As an Airport Fire Fighter at Christchurch Airport, you’ll be part of a close-knit, highly skilled team dedicated to protecting one of New Zealand’s busiest transport hubs. Your role is to ensure the Airport Fire Service remains ready to respond at all times, maintaining the safety of passengers, staff, and visitors across the airport.

What you’ll do

You’ll take part in a wide range of operational and emergency response duties, including:

• Responding to aircraft incidents, medical emergencies, fires, hazardous material spills, and vehicle or industrial accidents.
• Maintaining fire appliances, vehicles, and specialist equipment to ensure constant readiness.
• Participating in regular training, drills, and routine tasks that uphold the operational integrity and safety of the airport.

Who we’re looking for

We’re seeking people who are motivated, calm under pressure, and thrive in a team environment. You’ll bring:

• Excellent customer service and communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently and professionally in all situations.
• A resilient, energetic approach to work, supported by sound common sense and teamwork.
• A willingness to learn — full training and ongoing development are provided, so previous emergency service experience is beneficial but not essential.
• Flexibility to work a rotating shift roster: two-day shifts (8am–6pm), two-night shifts (6pm–8am), followed by three days off.

What you’ll need

To be considered, you must:

• Be physically fit and healthy, and able to pass medical and ongoing physical competency assessments.
• Hold a minimum of a New Zealand Class 2 driver licence at the start of employment.
• Demonstrate the ability to learn, follow instructions, and work well within a structured, safety-focused environment.
• Ideally have prior work experience, preferably in shift-based or operational settings.
• Meet all character and background requirements to obtain a Civil Aviation Authority Airport Identity Card and clear a criminal background check.

Selected candidates will be invited to attend an assessment centre in November.

About Christchurch Airport

Christchurch International Airport Limited (CIAL) operates New Zealand’s second-largest airport a vital gateway connecting Te Waipounamu (the South Island) and Aotearoa New Zealand to the world.

Our purpose is centred on three commitments:

• Enhancing people’s lives, our team, customers, partners, and communities.
• Fuelling economic prosperity for our city, region, and country.
• Being great kaitiaki protecting our planet through a focus on safety, security, and sustainability.

We’re a team of around 200 passionate professionals, and we’d love for you to join us.

Find out more: Christchurch Airport Fire Service Careers

Why join us

In return, we offer:

• A competitive salary with enhanced leave entitlements.
• Fully subsidised medical, life, income protection, and TPD insurance.
• Free on-site parking.
• Ongoing professional development, mentoring, and upskilling opportunities.

How to apply

At CIAL, we’re committed to equal opportunity and inclusion. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger, and we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, click “I’m interested” and follow the instructions to submit your cover letter and application.

 Applications close Thursday 6 November.