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🥝 Aviation Fuel Specialist

New Zealand Government | Whanganui, New Zealand | Posted April 11, 2026

Job Description

Mō te tūnga | About the role
The Aviation Fuel Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring the safe, effective, and uninterrupted delivery of aviation fuel services in support of RNZAF operations at Base Ohakea. This position contributes directly to operational readiness by maintaining high standards of fuel quality, safety, and compliance within a demanding aviation environment.

You will be responsible for the accurate receipt, handling, testing, and distribution of aviation fuel and for supporting daily airfield operations through refuelling and related technical tasks. Working as part of a professional and disciplined team, you will uphold NZDF values while ensuring that fuel operations meet all regulatory, safety, and operational requirements. This role is ideal for someone who excels in meeting operational demands, ensuring aircraft and mission support tasks are carried out safely and completed on time.
Key responsibilities include:
* Conducting safe a...

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