Aviation Security Officer - Load Assistant

The Aviation Security Service currently has fixed term, part time opportunities available for Load Assistants based at Queenstown Airport with full training provided - no experience required!

As a Load Assistant you will be responsible for greeting passengers and preparing them for pre-flight security screening at Queenstown Airport’s International and Domestic screening points. We have multiple 6-month fixed term positions available from 23rd September 2025.

For these roles, we are requiring a workforce that is available for 7-hour shifts from 9:30am-4:30pm, across 7 days a week. You will be working a 6 days on/3 days off roster including weekends and public holidays. As the role is due begin in September, we will be prioritising candidates that are available immediately.

When you join us as a Load Assistant, you will be provided with a uniform, 5 days of paid comprehensive training before you start, ongoing support, and a competitive salary of $60,382 (pro rata) per annum, which equates to an hourly rate of $28.95.

We invest in our people by supporting growth and development within the organisation. We also support career progression so it may be a great opportunity for you to progress into an Aviation Security Officer role, or another role within the wider Civil Aviation Authority. To check out all our benefits and entry requirements, click on the link below.

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We are looking for people who want to contribute to keeping the skies of Aotearoa New Zealand safe and secure. To be successful in this role, you should be able to engage with a broad range of people, keep calm when things get busy, and have clear verbal communication skills. Ideally, you will have prior customer service experience, but this is not essential.

To be considered for this role, you must have the following:

Please note that shortlisted applicants will be required to complete pre-employment screening including police vetting. Due to the requirements of the role those with serious criminal convictions will not be considered.

Aviation Security Service (AvSec) is the Government provider of Aviation security in Aotearoa New Zealand, operating at our seven major airports: Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch, Queenstown, Dunedin, and Invercargill.

As a safety regulator, the Civil Aviation Authority exists to enable safe flight for social connections, and economic benefit for New Zealand. We believe in keeping people safe and secure in the air, enabling participation in the aviation system, and making a difference to New Zealand aviation. We achieve this through regulatory oversight of the aviation industry and frontline security at our airports.

The organisation embraces diversity and is committed to providing an inclusive environment where our people feel respected, safe, and valued for their unique contribution.

If you have any questions about this role, please contact recruitment@avsec.govt.nz, please note that we are unable to accept email applications. For more information, please refer to the position description or visit our careers page.