About the role
Kia ora!
Help shape the future of Air New Zealand's network and competitive strategy.
This is an opportunity to influence how millions of customers connect across Aotearoa and the world. As a Networks and Competitive Strategy Analyst (Network Planning Specialist), you'll combine strategic thinking with analytical expertise to help determine where we fly, how we grow, and how we stay ahead in an increasingly competitive aviation market. Whether you're bringing experience from consulting, corporate strategy, commercial analysis, or aviation, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact while continuing to grow your career.
Air New Zealand is on an exciting journey as we continue to evolve our network and strengthen our position in key markets. As a core member of our Network Planning Chapter, you'll split your time between shaping our future network and leading competitive strategy initiatives. Working alongside talented colleagues across Route Performance, Operations, Finance, Strategy, and Scheduling, you'll turn complex analysis into recommendations that influence decisions from day-to-day planning through to Board-level strategy.
How you'll make an impact
Shape short and long-term network plans by recommending where aircraft capacity is best deployed to balance commercial performance, operational excellence and customer outcomes.
Build strategic business cases for network growth, new routes and fleet planning opportunities, using robust analysis to support investment decisions.
Monitor competitor activity and market developments, translating data and insights into clear recommendations that strengthen our competitive position.
Lead the development and coordination of competitor reporting, delivering strategic insights that inform senior leadership and Board decision making.
Develop forecasting, scenario modelling and analytical tools that support network planning, budgeting and long-term decision making.
Partner with teams across the business and external stakeholders to ensure network plans are commercially viable, operationally achievable and aligned to strategic priorities.
Provide expert analysis and commentary that supports informed decisio…
