Meet the many faces of our airport team

Emily, Management Accountant in our Finance team shares with us how she went from studying hotel management in Seoul to working in finance in New Zealand (even though she didn’t actually like accounting as a student) and what Routeburn, Milford and Abel Tasman Tracks have in common here.

From being born an ‘army brat’ in Germany a few months after the Berlin Wall came down to growing up in a small Scottish town called Jedburgh that has some very unique traditions, Rachel shares with us how she came to be in New Zealand as our People and Culture Advisor and why a career in HR here. 

Meet Briar, our Partnership Manager - Trade Development & Aeronautical. She speaks four languages (including some Swahili) and has lived in seven countries, learn more about her interesting experiences and adventures and how this has set her up perfectly for her role here.

Imagine spending seven years on one project! Laurie, a Senior Project Manager in our Property team, did just that. Learn about the many projects she has worked on and the interesting place she called home for five years before working at the airport here.

Jenna is one of our Senior Procurement Specialists. She admits she stumbled across a career in Procurement but now loves the excitement and challenge working on a big project brings. To find out more about the interesting projects she works on and why she celebrates her birthday six months after the actual day click here.

Martin is part of our innovative Digital Solutions and Data Technology team. From digitising manual business processes, to recording two albums as a guitarist, to co-founding an environmental management and sustainability consultancy business in 1998, Martin shares some of his interesting experiences here.

Meet Natasja, our Terminal Facilities Manager who makes sure the ‘engine room’ of our airport keeps ticking. Ever heard of Nosy Sakatia? Find out why it’s her favourite travel destination (and where it is!) here.

Meet Catherine, Chair of our Christchurch Airport Board and professional director. She shares with us what attracts her to being a director and her love of travel and adventure. Learn more about this incredible woman and her experiences here.

Rhys, GM of our Strategy and Sustainability team shares with us his favourite sustainability initiatives as well as what he's happiest doing when he's not working. Find out more about his experiences here. 

Meet Nick, a member of our Aeronautical team. He joined us last year after living in Singapore and working for Singapore Airlines. As well as studying and working in aviation, Nick also flies planes in his spare time! Find out more about him here.

Sophie is part of our IOC team who are dubbed the ‘eyes and ears' of the airport. She shares with us her top five most interesting calls from the public and what gets her through night shift. To hear more about the interesting experiences of an IOC Controller, click here.

Meet Shaun, one of our valued Airport Ambassadors who has been with the airport since the programme started! From going to Antarctica, to ticking sky diving off his bucket list (just last year!), learn more about Shaun’s ambassador role and incredible experiences here.

Dan O’Connor, from our Ground Transport team, has been with the airport for 30 years and volunteered with Search and Rescue for nearly 20! To find out more about his many experiences over the years with both, click here.

Meet Vai, a member of our Aviation Safety and Security team. He’s part of the airport dragon boating team, The Flying Dragons, but admits that Waka Ama has his heart. Learn about Waka Ama and Vai’s airport experiences here.

Matthew Browne, self-confessed ’AvGeek’ from our Airport Services team shares how he has turned his love of all things aviation into a career. To find out how he balances work and study (and why coffee is a must!), click here.

Hayley Rossiter, Fire Fighter on our Fire Service team, is currently organising the UFBA Firefighter Combat Challenge to be held at the airport on Saturday 14 March. Learn about the event and what makes this superwoman tick here. 

This summer Felicity Blackmore from our Strategy and Sustainability team is embarking on Tour Aotearoa, a 3,000km ride from Cape Reinga to Bluff. Why the long ride? Find out here.