17th August, 2026
This is an outstanding opportunity to join the board of Auckland Airport as a Future Director.
Auckland Airport stands proudly as the gateway to Aotearoa New Zealand, playing a vital role in trade, trade and tourism and supporting our country’s economic growth ambitions.
Each year Auckland Airport connects about 19 million travellers to more than 60 destinations in New Zealand and internationally, managing more than 150,000 aircraft movements, and moving over $26 billion in freight. It’s also where more than 20,000 people work on a 1500ha precinct that is the base for a multitude of aeronautical, logistics, commercial, retail and hospitality companies, supporting $40 billion in national economic output.
With traveller and aircraft movements forecast to double over the next two decades, AKL is underway with its most significant upgrade since opening in 1966, with major infrastructure projects underway across airfield, terminals and transport. Development of a new domestic jet terminal is at the centre of the programme, which will ensure AKL has the essential resilience and capacity needed for the future.
We are working for New Zealand to create positive change in the airport experience, the community, environment and for our country’s long-term prosperity.
The successful Future Director will have:
- A proven senior management track record in the business sector who is highly regarded by executives - working at a senior level in a multi-channel service business
- Confidence contributing and collaborating at a board level
- Have an interest in regulation or experience working in a regulatory body
- Some experience with boards. Previous governance experience is not vital because existing members are all very experienced, but applicants should have some familiarity working with or reporting to a board
- Cultural capability and networks (highly desirable)
- Well versed in their chosen professional field - possessing up to date knowledge and across best and next practice
- Actively motivated to progress into a governance career.
Auckland Airport is committed to diversity and inclusion in the boardroom to provide different perspectives and add value. Applicants who bring cultural, ethnic, age, gender, and any other different experiences or perspectives to the board are encouraged to apply.
Board meetings: There is a minimum of eight board meetings a year supplemented with sub-committee meetings. The Future Director will have the opportunity to schedule attendance at each of the four sub-committee meetings. The successful applicant will attend all board meetings in person, some sub-committee meetings are run virtually.
Remuneration and/or expenses covered: The role is remunerated.
Term and commencement date: This is an 18-month appointment with a commencement date of
October 2026 Application: To be considered for this outstanding opportunity, please submit your application by hitting
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Close date and next steps: Applications will close on 19 September. It is our intention to notify you if you have been shortlisted for this opportunity within three weeks of the close date.
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