Kaiwhakakī Wakarere Aircraft Refueller

About Z
Z has a clear purpose: Powering better journeys, today and tomorrow. As one of New Zealand’s largest transport energy companies, we have a commitment to delivering safe, secure, and reliable transport energy – with the opportunity to deliver new journeys, with new energy solutions in a changing world.

We are proud to be the Kiwi contingent of Ampol, an independent Trans-Tasman energy company, with trading offices across the globe, which are united behind our shared purpose. While many of the challenges and opportunities we face go beyond national boundaries, together we have the scale, influence, and capability to deliver for our customers, communities, and our people.

About Aviation Operations
Our Aviation Operations team works hard to ensure fuel is safely delivered to our customers, on-spec, on-time, day and night, rain or shine.

About the role
Our Aircraft Refuellers carry out aircraft refuelling, perform fuel quality checks and assist with minor maintenance checks and activities on our vehicles and fuel storage depot equipment.

We currently have an opportunity to join our highly motivated Ōtautahi Christchurch Airport team. Our aviation refuellers love the work they do, it offers variety, and a great work-life balance. You will have the chance to work with a range of people and enjoy great benefits while becoming trained and qualified; here’s your opportunity to become part of that.

You will have the opportunity to

• Keep fit while refuelling aircraft, ranging from small private planes to huge international airliners, using Jet Fuellers and Hydrant dispensers on our airport fuel hydrant system
• Perform operational checks and minor maintenance tasks on refuelling vehicles and fuel storage depot tanks and equipment
• Ensure high safety and quality standards required for aviation fuelling operations are maintained
• Learn how aviation fuel is managed throughout the supply chain, from the refinery through to the aircraft tanks and put this into practice
• Become part of the Z whānau and a tightknit team
• Work as part of a roster that doesn’t tie you to a Mon-Fri 9-5 working life

What you’ll bring to Z

• Experience in or an understanding of aircraft refuelling, refuelling equipment and storage depot operations is beneficial but not essential as you will receive full training
• A love of teamwork and the initiative to work independently too
• The ability to follow procedures, to operate safely and efficiently and to think on your feet when challenges present themselves
• An excellent work ethic
• Great communication and interpersonal skills to ensure positive relationships with key customers
• Commitment to work within a rotating roster and be comfortable working outside in a range of weather
• A class 4 New Zealand Drivers Licence is essential and ideally hold a Dangerous Goods endorsement

And of course, you’ll be passionate about what matters to Z, embracing and living our values to help us deliver on our aspirations and broader commitment to Aotearoa New Zealand.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Z we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

What we can offer you

• A competitive remuneration package including short-term incentive plan, medical insurance and an enhanced employer contribution for KiwiSaver
• Generous leave provisions including sick leave, wellbeing leave, parental leave benefits and the option to buy additional leave
• Access to Z’s Benefits & Recognition platform providing you access to retail discounts and cashbacks at over 150+ retailers in Aotearoa New Zealand that assist with everyday living expenses
• The opportunity to contribute and be part of a supportive team that is here to make a difference
• A chance to build your own capability through learning from some of the industry’s most knowledgeable people who have a desire to share their insights along with access to upskilling opportunities and career development across the organisation
• Two days a year to do Good in your Hood, though our volunteering scheme, a chance for you to help others in your community in a meaningful way to you

The base salary for this role starts at $76,500 with an additional overtime rate. We also offer a 10% STI based on company and individual performance, 5% KiwiSaver employer contribution and Southern Cross Health Insurance.

Why Z?

Z has always been a proud Kiwi company. We’re aspirational for our future, confident of our role in Aotearoa New Zealand’s success and deeply loyal to our customers, communities and people.

At Z we focus on achieving extraordinary outcomes by setting the appropriate context, rather than by telling our people what to do. By doing this, high performing and talented people deliver better results and are more personally fulfilled.

We’re distinctive in our approach and if you’re up for a challenge, we’d love you to be part of it. If Z sounds like a place you believe you can add value and grow your own capability, then make sure you read Our Why. This is our founding document and provides further insights in what it means to part of the Z whānau.

If Z feels like a good match for your head and your heart, come join us for one heck of a journey!

Whakauru | Apply

Please include a cover letter in your application, telling us why you’re a great fit for Z.

Applications close: Friday 12th June 2026

Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.

To be considered for this position you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.