Working At The Airport
Company Overview
Christchurch International
Airport had a record year and welcomed 6 million passengers for the 12 months
ending 30 June 2010, ranking as New Zealand’s second largest airport. The
Airport occupies a unique position economically, as the South Island’s busiest
and most strategic air connection to the world’s trade and tourism markets. In
addition, the airport plays an important role as the South Island’s major
domestic hub servicing all New Zealanders, enabling passengers to connect to a
full spectrum of destinations throughout New Zealand. Christchurch
International Airport is a major driver of the regional Canterbury economy,
generating airport campus related jobs for nearly 5,000 people.
Christchurch International
Airport is owned and operated by Christchurch International Airport Limited
(CIAL). Ownership of CIAL is shared by Christchurch City Holdings Limited with
75% and the New Zealand Government with 25%. The company’s strategy centres on
a vision to be the best airport in New Zealand, along with being known as New
Zealand’s tourism gateway.
CIAL’s mail goal is to
grow aeronautical services for the region, however our company is also focused
on growing opportunities in the areas of commercial, property, and
sustainability. Read more about CIAL’s history and corporate information here
in the About Us section of our website
Benefits of Working at CIAL
Applying to work for CIAL is an
opportunity to be part of a hardworking and passionate team dedicated to
growing tourism and economic opportunities for Christchurch, Canterbury and New
Zealand. Due to the wide variety of business functions, there are a number of
potential opportunities for our staff. We respond quickly to change therefore
as a member of our team you will work in an environment with plenty of
challenge, variety, and job satisfaction.
Our organisation is a
supportive employer where continuous learning, recognition of excellence and
on-going employee well-being are given priority. This may include performance
review sessions, in-house training and external course attendance, and a wide
variety of health and well-being schemes. These include assisting you with
saving for retirement, employee assistance programmes, and a variety of
employee discount schemes including banking, gym memberships and duty free etc.
The definition of a benefit
differs from person to person and because of this we offer a comprehensive
range of benefits to ensure staff are happy and well rewarded for their
efforts. The benefits you’ll enjoy as part of our team may include:
- Competitive
remuneration
- Medical
Insurance, Group Income Protection Insurance and Group Life Insurance for
permanent employees
- Rewards
for long service
- Uniform
for terminal based, infrastructure maintenance, and Airport Fire Service staff
- Free
secure parking close to the airport terminal, and access to a free staff
shuttle
Although we work at an airport,
unfortunately we do not get discount on flights.