Kia ora,

Play a key part in maximising the performance of Air New Zealand's International network. Working collaboratively with key stakeholders across our business, you will be a key influencer in supporting the ongoing commercial success of the business.

As a Pricing Specialist you will provide insights, recommendations and implement pricing strategies focused on achieving commercial objectives.

In this position, you will be accountable for:

• Developing and enhancing pricing strategies to respond to competitive and market changes
• Ensuring pricing strategies implemented across the international network link into business strategy
• Working with business stakeholders to ensure that Air New Zealand anticipates and meets market growth demands
• Working closely with our offshore commercial teams to ensure that Air New Zealand's product is competitive and aligned to key commercial objectives
• Collaborating with our Alliance partners in forming pricing strategies on our joint venture markets
• Assisting with negotiations with interline partners relating to Special Prorate Agreements (SPAs)

What you will ideally bring to the role: 

• An understanding of airline pricing and fares
• You are a big picture thinker who understands the key drivers that impact our highly competitive environment
• Strong communication skills, ability to present commercial performance and discuss levers to improve performance with internal stakeholders
• The ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders and the confidence to provide advice to senior stakeholders across the business
• The ability to work in an ever-changing environment and deal with ambiguity
• Curiosity, strong intuition, and a self-starter who loves to learn
• Ability to make judgments, decisions and calculated risks with limited supervision
• Tertiary qualification preferred in a quantitative discipline such as Statistics, Engineering, Finance, Economics. With minimum 2 years relevant experience in pricing, commercial analysis or similar analytical role
• Expertise in MS Excel, combined with commercial analysis and data storytelling skills will be essential to provide insights into commercial decisions and projects