Ara - Auckland Airport Jobs and Skills Hub

21/10/2026

Tomorrow night, the precinct gets together. 🍻 Join us for our Business After 5 event, a relaxed evening with employers, partners, and neighbours from across the Auckland Airport precinct, kindly hosted by Secureflight.

Haere mai, bring a colleague or two! Meet other employers, put faces to names, enjoy nibbles and drinks, and see how our rangatahi programmes are growing the local workforce right next door.

📅 Thursday 22 October, 5–7pm
📍 Ara Jobs & Skills Hub, 10 Uenuku Way

Register here: https://araskills.org.nz/event/business-after-5-oct/

Right next door. Ready for work.

19/10/2026

☕🔥 WE'RE HIRING – CASUAL BARISTA! 🔥☕

📍 Location: Auckland Airport
💼 Employment Type: Casual
⏰ Hours: Approximately 20 hours per week
🌅 Start Time: 4:00 AM
💰 Pay Rate: Discussed at the final interview

Are you passionate about coffee and delivering excellent customer service? ☕✨
We're looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and reliable Casual Barista to join a busy food and beverage business at Auckland Airport! If you love making great coffee, enjoy working with people and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

✅ WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
☕ Previous barista experience
☕ Excellent communication and customer service skills
☕ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
☕ Flexibility to work across a 7-day roster, including weekends and public holidays
☕ Must be available to start at 4:00 AM
☕ Must have a full driver's licence and own reliable transport
☕ Must be able to pass all pre-employment checks
☕ Must currently be living in New Zealand
☕ Must have the legal right to work in New Zealand
⚠️ PLEASE NOTE: This is a CASUAL ROLE offering approximately 20 hours per week. Flexibility is essential!

🚀 READY TO APPLY?
🔗 Apply online using the link below:
👉 https://araskills.org.nz/jobs/barista/
📢 Know someone who would be perfect for this role? Tag them below or share this opportunity!

15/10/2026

🎉 67 PEOPLE. 67 NEW OPPORTUNITIES. ONE INCREDIBLE MONTH! 🎉

September was another fantastic month for Ara Auckland Airport Jobs and Skills Hub! 💙

We are proud to celebrate 67 people placed into employment throughout September 2026, taking their next steps towards brighter futures.

From Aviation and Security to Front of House, Ground Operations, Hospitality and Cleaning, these placements represent more than just numbers. They represent new beginnings, greater financial independence and opportunities for individuals and whānau across our South Auckland communities.

👏 Behind every placement is a person with goals, ambitions and a story worth celebrating.

A huge congratulations to everyone who secured employment in September! We are proud to have been part of your journey.

🤝 A special thank you to our employer partners and everyone who continues to support our mission of connecting local people with meaningful employment opportunities.

Together, we're creating pathways, strengthening communities and helping local talent thrive.

💙 Right next door. Ready for work.

Auckland Airport Ministry of Social Development NZ

14/10/2026

🏨✨ NOW HIRING – CASUAL HOUSEKEEPERS! ✨🏨

🚨 LOOKING FOR WORK? WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! 🚨

Ara Auckland Airport Jobs and Skills Hub is looking for enthusiastic, reliable, and hardworking individuals to join the housekeeping team in the Auckland Airport precinct!

🧹 Position: Casual Housekeepers
📍 Location: Auckland Airport Precinct
⏰ Employment Type: Casual
📅 Shifts: Monday – Sunday (Flexible Availability Required)

⚠️ IMPORTANT – FLEXIBILITY IS A MUST!

This is a CASUAL ROLE, so applicants MUST be flexible and available to work shifts between Monday and Sunday, including weekends. Working hours may vary depending on operational needs.

✅ What we're looking for:

- Reliable, hardworking, and motivated individuals.

- A positive attitude and willingness to learn.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- Must be flexible and available to work shifts between Monday and Sunday.

- Must be based in New Zealand.

- Must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

💼 WHY APPLY?

This is a great opportunity to gain valuable work experience and be part of a hardworking team in the Auckland Airport precinct!

📲 READY TO APPLY?

👉 Apply using the link below:

🔗 https://araskills.org.nz/jobs/casual-housekeepers/

📢 Don't miss out! Apply today or share this opportunity with someone looking for work!

05/10/2026

✈️ NOW HIRING – Aircraft Cleaner ✈️

Ready to take your next step and work in the exciting aviation environment at Auckland Airport? We’re looking for Aircraft Cleaners to join a global aviation services team based in the airport precinct.

This is a great opportunity to be part of the team that helps keep aircraft clean, safe, and ready for passengers every day. If you’re reliable, physically fit, detail-focused, and comfortable working rostered shifts, we’d love to hear from you!

📍 Location: Auckland Airport
💼 Employment Type: Full-time
🕒 Shifts: Monday–Sunday | 24/7 rostered shifts
⏱️ Hours: 60–80 hours per fortnight
📩 Interested? Send your CV to: [email protected]

✅ Important Requirements:
- Applicants must currently be living in New Zealand.
- Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Start your journey in aviation and be part of what keeps the world moving! 🌍✈️

29/09/2026

Four roles on the precinct this week 👇

🧳 Baggage Handlers — Fixed-term

🛎️ Porter — Full-time

🚗 Vehicle Detailer — Full-time

🧹 Casual Housekeepers — Casual

Apply via the link below and tag someone who’d be a good fit.
http://araskills.org.nz/jobs

23/09/2026

On Friday, we celebrated our School Build rangatahi, who've spent the year on-site on our house renovation project, gaining real work experience and building their skills on the tools.

Congratulations to our Top School of the Year, Te Haikura a Kiwa, our award recipients, and all our students who completed the School Build programme this year.

The pride and joy in the room said it all. Thank you to the schools and whānau who came along to celebrate with us. Your support is a huge part of their success.

A massive thank you to our partners who sponsored prizes, hosted site visits and offered placements throughout the year. You've helped provide opportunities to our community right next door.

Ka mau te wehi, rangatahi. We're so proud of you. 🔨🏡



Auckland Airport | Hawkins | Bunnings Warehouse New Zealand | NZDF Defence Careers

22/09/2026

Four roles on the precinct this week 👇
✈️ Flight Agent: full-time, airline catering
🧹 Cleaner: part-time, 5am or 1pm starts
🛡️ Pre-Flight Security Officer: full-time
🚚 Class 2 Truck Driver: full-time
Apply via the link below and tag someone who'd be a good fit.
http://araskills.org.nz/jobs

18/09/2026

11/09/2026

Senior Technician — Auckland Airport | $40–45 per hour | Full-time

We're recruiting an experienced Senior Technician to lead ICT structured cabling and network equipment installs on-site across Auckland.

This is a lead role: plan the work, commission and troubleshoot network equipment, sign off completed work with accurate as-built markups, and act as the escalation point for complex faults others can't resolve. You'd also need to mentor apprentices, junior and intermediate technicians on-site.

What we're looking for:
• 4+ years' experience in ICT structured cabling
• Competent testing and certification of cables (e.g. Fluke DSX tester)
• Ability to read and update documentation such as floor plans
• Strong communication with clients and colleagues
• Proven ability to lead and get the best out of a team

Pre-employment checks apply: drug test, Ministry of Justice check, Children's Worker Safety Check.

Apply now: https://araskills.org.nz/jobs/senior-technician/