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Boeing New Zealand is wholly owned by the Boeing Company, and is establishing its Defence operations in Aotearoa to deliver important programs for the New Zealand Defence Force.
Boeing currently employs more than 2,500 people across the region, and have a range of opportunities available as we plan for future growth. By becoming one of the first employees to support our Defence work in New Zealand, you will have an unparalleled opportunity to make your mark and contribute to Boeing and our customer’s success. We offer rewarding work, professional development, and a chance to collaborate with a diverse team located in New Zealand and Australia that is united in pushing the boundaries of excellence.

TE WHIWHINGA A MAHI | THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a Senior Technical Officer to join our P-8A New Zealand Team. You would be the primary on-site Point of Contact (PoC), coordinating with, and reporting to the P-8 RNZAF Engineering Manager based in Australia.
This role would be based at RNZAF Base Ohakea, located in the central North Island of New Zealand, embedded in the P-8A Capability Support Team (CST) of the Royal New Zealand Air Force.
As a Senior Technical Officer - Mechanical Systems working in our team, you will be responsible for developing, reviewing and approving technical documentation for our NZDF customer in support of the new fleet of P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft. You will be reporting to a program engineer and working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and technical officers. You will work with our customer to develop and deliver critical capabilities to support their missions.

As the Senior Technical Officer – Mechanical Systems you will:

• Technical troubleshooting, analysis and investigations on P-8A aircraft systems.
• Undertake technical information review, including review of Airworthiness Directives and Service Bulletins to assess, develop / promulgate / review designs and repairs.
• Continuous Airworthiness Management engineering activities using the Defence Aviation Rules (similar to Defence Aviation Safety Regulations).
• Contribute to continuous improvement for engineering processes and systems.
• Engage effectively with team members, leaders and technical representatives.
• Collaborate across different programs to drive technical excellence.

To be considered for the role you will have:

• Strong aircraft technical knowledge, skills and experience (Defence aircraft preferred).
• Satisfy Defence Security, Export Control requirements (Cert IV Aeroskills/equivalent).
• Work independently and collaboratively to a very high standard.

To be considered for the role you will have:

• Strong aircraft technical knowledge, skills and experience (Defence aircraft preferred).
• Satisfy Defence Security, Export Control requirements (Cert IV Aeroskills/equivalent).
• Work independently and collaboratively to a very high standard