Operations Scheduler

• Full Time
• Application Closes 15 Mar 2026
• Canterbury - Christchurch City
• Airfield Operations Specialist

Mo tatou | About us - What we do
Our role at Antarctica New Zealand is to support world-leading science and environmental protection in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean. Scott Base is the hub of New Zealand's activities in Antarctica and each year, we employ seasonal staff to manage base activity and support science in the field.

Mō te mahi | About the role - What you’ll be doing
It takes a passionate, diverse, and highly skilled team to run Scott Base. You will be joining a diverse and motivated team in the world’s most dynamic workplace.

As the Operations Scheduler, you will be responsible for detailed planning, scheduling, coordination and communications support to deliver the Antarctic season plan.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Coordinates and optimise helicopter and fixed wing logistics, scheduling and flight planning
• Maintains an overview of resource constraints and communicates how these may impact on the safe delivery of the Antarctic Season plan
• Regularly updates the planned schedule throughout the summer season using our reporting and database tools
• Provides a clear overview of scheduling and planning to the Scott Base leadership team

 This is a summer role of approximately six months from August 2026 to February 2027.

Mōu | About you - What you’ll bring
We operate in one of the most remote locations in the globe, so our team needs to work well together, focus on safety and integrate successfully into the small community lifestyle.

You enjoy a fast-paced work environment where plans change as frequently as the weather. You are a highly motivated individual who enjoys teamwork, a dynamic workplace and is an excellent communicator.

Skills and Experience Include:

• Operational experience in Antarctica and/or the aviation industry
• Operations management or equivalent experience in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working collaboratively with a range      of stakeholders, organisations and programmes at an operational level
• Current NZ driver’s licence - manual endorsement

Tono mai ināianei | Apply now:
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of an organisation with a real and tangible purpose - for further details and to view a role description click apply.

Applications close 12pm, 15 March 2026

For any questions, please contact people@antarcticanz.govt.nz

One of Antarctica New Zealand's core values is 'we care for each other and the environment’. We actively encourage applications from all cultures, beliefs and backgrounds and are committed to ensuring our culture is welcoming, accessible, equitable and safe for all. The successful candidate will undergo pre-employment checks including medical assessment.  All applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.