The first-ever Auckland Airport Job Expo is expected to attract hundreds of local job seekers looking for employment in
one of the country's fastest growing business and construction precincts.
More than 500 job seekers and 30 employers have registered to take part in the Auckland Airport Job Expo, with over 300
jobs in construction, retail, hospitality and tourism on offer.
“Auckland Airport is undergoing a significant transformation, with a multi-billion-dollar infrastructure build that will
transform our precinct into an airport of the future. We are also a fast-growing business hub with hundreds of companies
operating here,” says Adrian Littlewood, Auckland Airport’s Chief Executive.
“We want to ensure that local people share in the benefits of our transformation and have opportunities to connect with
employers so they can find jobs close to their homes and provide for their whanau.”
The Job Expo is a partnership between the Ministry of Social Development (MSD), Auckland Business Chamber and Ara -
Auckland Airport Jobs and Skills Hub. Ara was set up in 2015 by Auckland Airport in partnership with MSD and the
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) to connect local people with local jobs, with more than 27,000
full-time roles expected to be created in the airport precinct over the next 30 years.
Auckland Airport is already home to more than 800 businesses with 20,000 people working in the precinct every day. Since
its establishment, Ara has placed hundreds of people into employment and thousands of others have also successfully
completed training through Ara, including through apprenticeships and micro-training courses.
“Auckland Airport is at a really exciting point in its history and we are really keen for job seekers to consider the
career-paths that are on offer here as well as enabling our local employers to fill vacancies they have,” says Mr
Littlewood.
At the Job Expo, employers will be setting up stations at the new headquarters of Ara, located at the refurbished
clubhouse of the former Aviation Golf Course. Groups of job seekers, including secondary students, will attend in
rolling 30-minute sessions, meeting with prospective employers to discuss job opportunities. Employers involved include
Fulton Hogan, Novotel Auckland Airport, Smarte Carte, The Better Bar Company and Kiwi Discovery offering a range of jobs
including warehousing and grading, retail customer service, restaurant kitchen, bus driver and civil construction roles.
“This is a fantastic opportunity for local employers to promote their work and operations in the airport precinct. It
also highlights the power of collaboration between the private and public sector to deliver success for job seekers in
the community,” says Michael Barnett, Auckland Business Chamber Chief Executive.
In 2019, 210 job placements were made through Ara, with 175 of these involving people living in South Auckland. In
addition, more than 78 people completed training offered through the programme and 77 students from five local secondary
schools graduated from a year-long work experience programme.
“We want all New Zealanders to be safe, strong and independent. This Job Expo and the work we do with Ara helps local
people to gain employment to enable them and their family to live rewarding lives,” says Mark Goldsmith, Regional
Commissioner - Auckland Region at MSD.
Auckland Airport Job Expo - 10am – 12pm, 7 November 2019
• Over 500 registered job seekers including 100 secondary school students
• A full list of training providers:
o Tree House
o Restaurant Association
o Solomon Group
o SENZ Employment and Training
o Skills Update
o Industry Training Auckland
o CNSST Trust
o Rule Education Trust
o Auckland Chamber - Driver Licence Training
o Auckland Chamber - Preparation for work
o Active Institute
• A full list of the employers:
o Gourmet Paprika
o Perrys Berries
o APAC
o Turners and Growers
o The Better Bar Company
o MRS
o Kiwi Discovery
o Ritchies Murphy Transport Solutions
o ACCOR
o CPB Contractors
o ATT
o AWPL/HMS Hosts
o Auckland Airport
o Fulton Hogan
o Lagardere Travel Retail
o Smart Carte NZ Ltd
o Joylab
o NZ Security Association
o Luxzealand
o Valiram
o Travelex
o Aelia Duty Free
o Compass Group
o Novotel Auckland Airport
o Delaware North
o Air New Zealand
o Kawau Kitchen
o Emirates Leisure Retail NZ
o Barcats NZ
o Go Rentals
o ARI Auckland