Network Planning Specialist (12m FTC)

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Air New Zealand is seeking a Network Planning Specialist for a 12-month fixed term contract in Auckland, onsite. You’ll help shape Air NZ’s global route network by identifying growth opportunities, optimizing international routes, and driving commercial outcomes through data, insight and collaboration. The role involves coordinating network improvement initiatives, developing forecasts and business cases, and partnering with Commercial, Revenue Management, Fleet Planning, Finance and Operations to deliver integrated plans while monitoring market trends and competitor activity. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in airline network planning or a similar analytics role, strong analytical and storytelling skills, and a proven ability to turn data into actionable recommendations. To apply, tailor your CV with measurable impact, highlight cross-functional projects and show clear communication. Applications close 29 July 2026.

Job Description

Kia ora! 

Help shape the future of Air New Zealand's global route network. 

As a Network Planning Specialist (12-month fixed term  contract), you'll play a key role in identifying growth opportunities, optimising our route network, and helping deliver commercial outcomes that connect New Zealand with the world. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their network planning or commercial analytics career. 

Air New Zealand is on an accelerated journey to become the world's leading digital airline. Our Network Planning team sits at the heart of that ambition, using data, insight, and collaboration to shape where we fly and how we grow. Recently recognised as New Zealand's most attractive employer, we continue to build a culture where innovation, curiosity, and fresh thinking thrive. 

You'll be supported by experienced colleagues while having the opportunity to own meaningful pieces of work, influence strategic network decisions, and continue developing your commercial expertise. 

How you'll make an impact 

• Coordinate and deliver network improvement initiatives across our international route portfolio, working with stakeholders to achieve successful commercial outcomes. 
• Analyse network opportunities using industry planning tools and modelling techniques to identify initiatives that improve commercial performance. 
• Develop forecasts and business cases that support informed network and scheduling decisions. 
• Partner with teams across Commercial, Revenue Management, Fleet Planning, Finance, and Operations to deliver integrated network plans. 
• Monitor competitor scheduling activity, market trends, and network performance to identify opportunities and emerging risks. 
• Share insights and best practice that contribute to continuous improvement across the Network Planning team. 

What we're looking for 

• At least three years' experience in airline network planning or a comparable commercial analytical environment. Experience in revenue management, strategy, commercial planning, or a similar analytical role will also be considered. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn data into practical commercial recommendations. 
• Experience developing forecasts, business cases, or commercial analysis that supports business decision making. 
• The ability to build strong working relationships and collaborate with stakeholders across different teams. 
• Confident communication skills, with the ability to present insights clearly to a range of audiences. 
• Experience using network planning tools or similar analytical modelling techniques would be an advantage, but not essential. 

If you meet the majority of the criteria and are excited by the opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. 

Take flight and apply now 

If you're excited by solving complex commercial challenges, influencing strategic decisions, and helping shape Air New Zealand's future network, we'd love to hear from you. Whether you're looking to deepen your network planning expertise or bring transferable commercial analytics experience into a new environment, you'll find opportunities to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact from day one. 

Applications close 29 July 2026

Additional Information

At Air New Zealand, we are proudly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and believe in creating a truly inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves and thrive. Our people are our greatest asset – because while everything else we do in our operation can be replicated by our competitors, it is our people that truly set us apart. We are firm believers in celebrating the differences and diversity of thought our people bring to their roles. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, including those with a disability, additional health and mental health needs, and/or are neurodiverse to apply for our roles.

If you have encountered any accessibility barriers and require further information or reasonable accommodations to our recruitment process, please reach out to the recruiter listed on this job advert so they are able to support you to freely participate equitably in our recruitment and selection process.

Whāia te pae tawhiti kia tata. Ko te pae tata whakamaua, kia tina.

"Seek to bring distant horizons closer. Once near, seize them and make them your reality."